CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Develop skills in building codes, project planning, estimating, contracts, construction management and supervision for residential and commercial building projects.
50 Training + 14 Breaks
24 Core + 3 Elective
Develop Building and Construction Management Skills
The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) reflects the role of building professionals who manage residential and commercial building projects.
Students develop skills and knowledge in building codes and standards, structural principles, estimating, contracts, risk and financial management, construction planning, contractor management, site supervision and quality control.
The course supports the development of technical, supervisory and management skills relevant to a range of building and construction environments.
Building Compliance
Apply relevant building codes, standards and legal requirements to building and construction projects.
Project Management
Develop skills in planning, estimating, contracting, costing and coordinating construction projects.
Site Supervision
Develop skills in supervising construction work, contractors, communication, quality and project requirements.
Potential Career Pathways
This qualification may support employment in building and construction roles involving project coordination, supervision and management.
Entry Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to this course are expected to meet Greenfield College’s entry requirements.
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of commencement.
- Have completed Year 12, an AQF Level 3 qualification, or an equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to an IELTS overall score of 6.0 or equivalent.
- Demonstrate language, literacy and numeracy skills at approximately ACSF Level 3 or equivalent.
- Complete Greenfield College language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills assessments where required as part of the admissions process.
How You Will Learn and Be Assessed
Training is delivered face-to-face at Greenfield College, 359 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, and includes classroom-based learning, construction-related activities, projects and practical assessment.
Written Assessments
Knowledge questions and written activities are used to assess the underpinning knowledge required by the units of competency.
Projects & Documentation
Students complete construction-related projects, workplace documents, reports and activities based on realistic building scenarios.
Practical Assessment
Practical demonstrations and observation activities are completed where required by the relevant units of competency.
Units of Competency
To achieve CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), students must successfully complete 27 units of competency.
View All Units of Competency
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 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 three 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 |
Facilities and Training Resources
Greenfield College provides students with access to the learning resources, equipment, workplace documentation and other training resources required for course delivery and assessment.
Resources used during training and assessment are selected to support students in developing and demonstrating the skills and knowledge required by the units of competency.
Course Fee Information
Applicants should review the current Greenfield College fee information before accepting an offer of enrolment.
Applicable course fees, payment arrangements and any other charges are provided before enrolment and are detailed in the student’s Offer Letter and Student Agreement.
RPL and Credit Transfer
Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where they can provide sufficient evidence of existing skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the requirements of a unit of competency.
Credit Transfer may be available where a student has previously completed an equivalent nationally recognised unit of competency.
Ready to Study Building and Construction?
Review the course information, entry requirements, required documents, fees and application process before submitting your application to Greenfield College.