Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) - CPC50320

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $9381

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Average Course Duration: 14 Months

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Description

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of senior managers within building and construction firms.

Occupational titles may include:

Project manager

Construction manager

Estimating manager

Sales manager.

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.

Additional units of competency may be required to meet builder or project manager registration requirements in various States and Territories.

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Architecture and Building field who were satisfied with the training (Diploma).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Architecture and Building field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Diploma).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Architecture and Building field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Diploma).

Jobs

Graduates of the Architecture and Building field (Diploma) are most often employed as:

42.3%

Technicians and Trades Workers

18%

Managers

14.4%

Professionals

Industries

Graduates of the Architecture and Building field (Diploma) are most often employed in:

64.7%

Construction

12%

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

4.9%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $16,788.

The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Construction, Plumbing and Services Career Pathway

Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) is in the Architecture and Building Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Construction, Plumbing and Services.

Stream

Brick and Blocklaying

Wall and Floor Tiling

Plastering

Painting and Decorating

Carpentry and Joinery

Stone Work

Signage

Concreting and Steelfixing

Roofing

Building and Construction Management

Swimming Pools and Spas

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Demolition

Rigging and Scaffolding

Plumbing and Gas Fitting

Fire Protection

Certificate II

Builder's Labourer

Drainer

Certificate III

Fire Systems Technician

Certificate IV

Demolition Site Supervisor

Site Manager

Diploma

Hydraulic Design Consultant

Advanced Diploma

Construction Manager

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

15 units of competency:

8 core units

7 elective units.

The elective units are to be chosen as follows:

up to 7 units from general elective units

a maximum of two units may be from any training package or accredited course as long as they ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome

Prerequisite units

An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.

Prerequisite requirements

Unit of competency

Prerequisite requirement

CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys

CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction

CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings

Core 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
BSBHRM415	Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
BSBOPS502	Manage business operational plans
BSBOPS505	Manage organisational customer service
BSBPEF502	Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBPMG532	Manage project quality
CPCBIM4001	Plan to comply with BIM requirements for construction work
CPCBIM4002	Use BIM processes to carry out construction work
CPCBIM4003	Contribute to BIM deliverables for construction work
CPCCBC4003	Select, prepare and administer construction contract
CPCCBC4004	Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4052	Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
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
CPCCBC5009	Identify services layout and connection methods for Type B and C construction
CPCCBC5010	Manage construction work
CPCCBC5011	Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
CPCCBC5012	Manage the application and monitoring of energy conservation and management practices and processes
CPCCBC5013	Develop professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
CPCCBC5018*	Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
CPCSUS5001	Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
CPPBDN5101	Produce digital 3-D models of building designs
CPPDSM5022	Develop and implement asset management plans.

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