Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

This course will teach you the principles, techniques and regulations of the building industry for all types of medium-rise and wide-span buildings, up to 25 metres high.

You’ll learn to take responsibility for coordinating the complete construction of a residential, industrial or commercial building.

Learning from industry proessionals, you’ll develop specialist skills and knowledge to run a small-to-medium construction business.

You’ll learn about:

quantity surveying planning and scheduling of labour and materials selecting contractors managing project risk and quality supervising work sites construction technology managing workplace safety small business finance.

This qualification will also help you to meet the licensing/registration requirements to become a registered builder.

To be awarded CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), a student must successfully complete a total of eighteen (18) units of competency, comprising of:

• thirteen (13) core units, and;
• five (5) elective units, of which:
• a minimum of three (3) elective units must be from Group A units listed in the CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) qualification;
• a maximum of two (2) further elective units may be from Group B units listed in the CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) qualification;
• one (1) elective unit may be from Diploma level from the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package or another endorsed training package, provided that the industry context of the qualification is maintained;
• two (2) elective units may be from any Certificate IV in the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package, and;
• one (1) elective unit may be from any Advanced Diploma in the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.

Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Electives must be industry relevant as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

Core units

• BSBOHS504B - Apply principles of OHS risk management
• BSBPMG505A - Manage project quality
• BSBPMG508A - Manage project risk
• CPCCBC4001A - Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
• CPCCBC4003A - Select and prepare a construction contract
• CPCCBC4004A - Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4010B - Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions
• CPCCBC4013A - Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• CPCCBC5001B - Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects
• CPCCBC5002A - Monitor costing systems on medium rise building and construction projects
• CPCCBC5003A - Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work
• CPCCBC5010B - Manage construction work
• CPCCBC5018A - Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings

Elective units

Group A

• CPCCBC5004A - Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
• CPCCBC5006B - Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to medium rise building projects
• CPCCBC5007B - Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contractor
• CPCCBC5011A - Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction

Group B

• BSBWOR501 - Manage personal work priorities and professional development
• CPCCBC4005A - Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• CPCCBC4006B - Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects
• CPCCBC4009B - Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4011B - Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions
• CPCCBC4012B - Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCBC4018A - Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
• CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the training package and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Pathways to further study

On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 120 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 144 credit points of study.

Find out more about our study pathways to VU

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with clients. This qualification is designed to assist in meeting the licensing/registration requirements of those wishing to become a registered builder.