CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
DESCRIPTION
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of senior managers within building and construction firms.
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Employment Pathway
Occupational titles may include:
- Project manager
- Construction manager
- Estimating manager
- Sales manager
- Registered Building Practitioner
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have completed a year 12 or equivalent level of secondary education.
Applicants must be over the age of 18 at the time of commencement.
PACKAGING RULES
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
- 15 units of competency:
- 8 core units
- 7 elective units.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Compulsory Units
- BSBPMG536 Manage project risk
- BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
- CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
- CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings
- CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
- CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors
- CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contractor
- CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances
Elective Units
- CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
- CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
- CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of onsite building or construction work
- CPCCBC5004 Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
- CPCCBC5006 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to 3 storeys
- CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work
- CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
DURATION
78 weeks at minimum of 20 hours of scheduled classes per week.
COURSE COMMENCEMENT
Monthly Intake commencing the first Monday of every month
COURSE FEE
Tuition: $17,250
Application Fee: $250 (Non Refundable)
Text Book: $300
Safety Equipment: $200 (Includes Safety Glasses (to AS1337), Safety Boots (steel toe cap), Combination Overalls (khaki), Hearing Protection (ear muffs/ear plugs), Sun protection equipment, Safety Helmet, Hair Restraint (long hair needs to be restrained))
Fee for Service:
Domestic and International.
ARTICULATION
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management), candidates may undertake a range of Advanced Diploma level qualifications within the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package, or other Training Packages. The main progression pathway is to Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) or Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) Degree.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment comprises written assignments, tests and practical application projects. Students are required to attend tests and practical demonstration sessions as scheduled, with tests generally scheduled during normal class time. Students must demonstrate competence on a construction site.
