Qualification: CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) 

Qualification CRICOS Code: 110612A

 

Entry Requirement:

There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Datum College requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:

• Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
• Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Datum College is able to provide.
• Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.
• Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent or must be of matured age with adequate LLN skills.
• Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
• Student must have access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
• Student must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet.
• Please Note:It is highly recommended that student must have successfully completed ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’, prior commencing this course as this unit of competency is a pre-requisite to most of the units contained within the qualification.
• All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist Datum College to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Datum College.

Students must complete their practicals in the Datum College’s CPC facilities (nominated warehouse) or as advised otherwise.

We are fully committed to remain transparent on the mode of delivery, resources available to students, methods of assessment and how assessment in simulated environment will be managed. We ensure that:

• Students are treated fairly and reasonably.
• Any adjustments to courses are transparent and communicated clearly to students.

All adjustments to course delivery, the process for informing and seeking students’ consent, and information relevant to individual students is documented and retained.

 

Qualification Requirements:

Total number of Units: 27

Total Core Units: 24

Total Electives Units: 3

Electives must be selected as follows:

• a maximum of one unit may be from any training package or accredited course as long as it ensures the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome.

Mode of Delivery: Blended

Warehouse Address:

Melbourne : 29 Lentini Street, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029

Factory 7, 3 – 4 Desire Place,Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029

Sydney : Unit 8G, Building 8, 1-7 Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters NSW 2044

Location of course:

Melbourne : 11 – 17 Jeffcott Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003

Footscray Campus : 289 Barkly Street, Footscray VIC 3011

Sydney : Level 4, 579 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007

 

Course Fees:

Total Course Fee: AUD 16,500

Tuition Fee: AUD  14,000

Material Fee: AUD 2,250

Application Fee: AUD 250 (non-refundable) 52 weeks, including 44 study weeks and 8 weeks of holidays.

Duration : 52 weeks, including 44 study weeks and 8 weeks of holidays.

Pathways:

Once students have successfully completed CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), they can apply for various roles across positions within building and construction industry that have supervisory performance accountabilities. The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:

• Higher Education programs with other education providers within the Building and Construction sector, subject to meeting entry requirements of the intended qualification.

Course Structure:

A total of 27 Units (24 Core and 3 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 27 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.

Code	Title	Core/ Elective
BSBOPS504	Manage business risk	Core
BSBWHS513	Lead WHS risk management	Core
CPCCBC4001	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings	Core
CPCCBC4003	Select, prepare and administer a construction contract	Core
CPCCBC4004	Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC4005	Produce labour and material schedules for ordering	Core
CPCCBC4008	Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC4009	Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC4010*	Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions	Core
CPCCBC4012	Read and interpret plans and specifications	Core
CPCCBC4013	Prepare and evaluate tender documentation	Core
CPCCBC4014	Prepare simple building sketches and drawings	Core
CPCCBC4018	Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC4053	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings	Core
CPCCBC5001	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction	Core
CPCCBC5002	Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC5003	Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work	Core
CPCCBC5005	Select and manage building and construction contractors	Core
CPCCBC5007	Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor	Core
CPCCBC5010	Manage construction work	Core
CPCCBC5011	Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction	Core
CPCCBC5013	Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC5018*	Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys	Core
CPCCBC5019	Manage building and construction business finances	Core
BSBPMG532	Manage project quality	Elective
BSBPMG538	Manage project stakeholder engagement	Elective
CPCCBC4052	Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry	Elective

Assessment Methodology

Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:

• Written questions
• Projects
• Presentations
• Report writing
• Role plays/observations

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

 

Facilities and Resources

Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.  

You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Recommended textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish. You may also purchase these textbooks if you require. 

The student must have National Construction Code (NCC) 2016 (Volume One and Volume Two). These are available online, but learners are strongly advised to purchase hard copy editions of these texts.

• NCC 2016 Volumes One and Two, AS 1684.2 Timber Framing Manual – Part 2 and AS 1684.2 Timber Framing Manual – Part 4 are required for the course.

The following texts are available free online, but learners may prefer to purchase a hard copy for ease of access.

• Building Act 1993 Building Regulations 2018
• Domestic Contracts Act 1995
• Domestic Building Contract Regulations 2017
• Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002
• Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
• Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017

Further Information

For all further details, please refer to International Student Handbook available on www.datum.edu.au for all related policies and procedures and other important information related to international students including living cost, life and study in Melbourne, etc.

Please contact the Administration Manager at admin@datum.edu.au or at +61 (3) 9958 6666 for further information.