Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
Building and construction is the study of the principles, techniques and regulations involved in the building and construction industry for all types of medium-rise and wide-span buildings.The RMIT program is practical in nature and includes a component of hands-on work.Project-based learning allows you to experience many aspects of a building project and how they relate to each other.You’ll also learn about other aspects of the building industry, including project planning and management, project estimating, materials use, structural properties, occupational health and safety requirements, cost control and office management/administration.
Structure
C5256 Courses - Eighteen (18) units of competency are required - 13 Compulsory Units plus 5 Elective Units:
C5256 Compulsory Units - Select ALL Thirteen (13) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects (CPCCBC4001A) | 40 | BUIL5988C | City Campus |
| Select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A) | 40 | BUIL5984C | City Campus |
| Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects (CPCCBC4004A) | 60 | BUIL5985C | City Campus |
| Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions (CPCCBC4010B) | 160 | BUIL6211C | City Campus |
| Prepare and evaluate tender documentation (CPCCBC4013A) | 20 | BUIL5987C | City Campus |
| Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects (CPCCBC5001B) | 200 | BUIL5989C | City Campus |
| Monitor costing systems on medium rise building and construction projects (CPCCBC5002A) | 60 | BUIL5990C | City Campus |
| Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work (CPCCBC5003A) | 200 | BUIL5991C | City Campus |
| Manage construction work (CPCCBC5010B) | 150 | BUIL6236C | City Campus |
| Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings (CPCCBC5018A) | 300 | BUIL5993C | City Campus |
| Apply principles of OHS risk management (BSBOHS504B) | 40 | OHTH5587C | City Campus |
| Manage project quality (BSBPMG505A) | 40 | BUSM6371C | City Campus |
| Manage project risk (BSBPMG508A) | 40 | BUSM6372C | City Campus |
C5256 Elective Units Group A - Select a Minimum of Three (3) Courses.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to medium rise building projects (CPCCBC5006B) | 110 | BUIL6237C | City Campus |
| Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contractor (CPCCBC5007B) | 100 | BUIL6238C | City Campus |
| Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects (CPCCBC5009A) | 140 | BUIL5997C | City Campus |
| Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction (CPCCBC5011A) | 150 | CIVE5712C | City Campus |
C5256 Elective Units Group B - Select a Maximum of Two (2) Courses if required.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and manage a sales team (BSBSLS502A) | 60 | MKTG6035C | City Campus |
| Read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012B) | 30 | BUIL6239C | City Campus |
C5256 Imported Elective Units - Select from if required:
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures (CPCCBC4020A) | 40 | BUIL5994C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
- Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent; or - Successful completion of post-secondary studies (Certificate II or higher) in a related field (e.g. building, construction, plumbing etc); or - At least 6 months’ work experience in a related field (e.g. building, construction, plumbing etc).
Please note: Student require a Construction Induction Card (CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely in the Construction Industry) to take part in required site visits and or/associated assessments.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based.This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for. Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge,and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes. If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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