Overview
This qualification reflects the role of building professionals who apply knowledge of structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects including residential and commercial with the following limitations:
- Residential construction limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys.
- Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.
Occupational titles may include:
- Builder
- General Foreperson
- Building Inspector
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. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have access to a live building and construction workplace to meet the requirements detailed in the Assessment Requirements of core unit CPCCBC4008 Supervise communication and administration processes for building and construction projects.
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.
Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.
Course Entry Requirements
There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Edinburgh Institute requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
- Successfully meets the requirements and satisfies the criteria of Genuine Student Test.
- Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Edinburgh Institute is able to provide.
- Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.
- Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent or must be of matured age with adequate LLN skills.
- Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
- Student must have access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
- Student must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet.
- Please Note: It is highly recommended that student must have successfully completed ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’, prior commencing this course as this unit of competency is a pre-requisite to most of the units contained within the qualification.
- All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist Edinburgh Institute to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Edinburgh Institute.
Students must complete their practicals in the Edinburgh Institute’s CPC facilities (nominated warehouse) or as advised otherwise.
We are fully committed to remain transparent on the mode of delivery, resources available to students, methods of assessment and how assessment in simulated environment will be managed. We ensure that:
- Students are treated fairly and reasonably.
- Any adjustments to courses are transparent and communicated clearly to students.
- All adjustments to course delivery, the process for informing and seeking students’ consent, and information relevant to individual students is documented and retained.
Pathways
Once students have successfully completed CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), they can apply for various roles across positions within building and construction industry that have supervisory performance accountabilities. The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
- Higher Education programs with other education providers within the Building and Construction sector, subject to meeting entry requirements of the intended qualification.
Course Structure
A total of 27 Units (24 Core and 3 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 27 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
Code | Title | Core/ Elective |
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 3 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 |
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 |
CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions | CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
Live Site Access for the Unit of Competency CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to supervise site communications, monitor and maintain compliance with codes and standards and implement project administration processes on a building and construction project.
The student must have a access to the live site as specified in the performance evidence of the unit. Further details can be obtained from “Live Site Access Agreement”.
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to supervise the administration of quality control compliance and the use of site communications and record keeping systems; and conduct onsite inspections to complete the required project administration processes.
This unit applies to National Construction Code (NCC) classifications:
- Residential – Class 1 buildings to a maximum of two storeys
- Commercial – NCC Class 2 to 9, Type C only constructions.
Edinburgh Institute will make every possible attempt to secure access to the live site for all students, however students will also be encouraged to make their own arrangements in accordance with the requirements of the “Live Site Access Agreement”.
Student who are already working in the building and construction industry are encouraged to use their existing workplace to gain access to live sites, providing it meets the requirements as specified in the performance evidence of the unit of competency. Students who are not already working may nominate a workplace.
Orientation
New student Orientation will be done face-to-face. New students will receive an e-mail and call from the Admissions department on the Friday, prior to their date of commencement with all necessary further information and instructions. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact +61 (0) 452 670 158 or admin@edinburgh.edu.au. Please email or call the student administration should you require any additional support.
Classes
During Covid-19, Edinburgh Institute will transition to an online learning environment, this means there will be no face to classes running, unless required to be in simulated environment specifically in class; or covid-19 restrictions are eased and/or state government allow to return to full onsite learning. If any student require assistance with their online learning environment, student will notify their trainer and assessor where trainer/assessor will provide them with further guidance.
Assessment
Assessment tasks will vary for each unit of competency, but some of these may be moved online. Some assessment tasks may also be delayed or deferred to a later date pending the situation with COVID-19. The trainers are required to communicate with students for unit specific information. The best way to do this is through Zoom or through email.
Support
All staff at Edinburgh Institute will continue to work and will continue to provide the students with the support any individual may need. The student will be remained connected with each trainer/assessor through regular class participation to assist them continuing their studies. Edinburgh Institute will also provide online academic and language support and student support staff are always here to help.
Assessment Methodology
Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Report writing
- Role plays/observations
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Facilities and Resources
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Recommended textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish. You may also purchase these textbooks if you require.
The student must have National Construction Code (NCC) 2016 (Volume One and Volume Two). These are available online, but learners are strongly advised to purchase hard copy editions of these texts.
- NCC 2016 Volumes One and Two, AS 1684.2 Timber Framing Manual – Part 2 and AS 1684.2 Timber Framing Manual – Part 4 are required for the course.
The following texts are available free online, but learners may prefer to purchase a hard copy for ease of access.
- Building Act 1993 Building Regulations 2018
- Domestic Contracts Act 1995
- Domestic Building Contract Regulations 2017
- Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002
- Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Further Information
For all further details, please refer to International Student Handbook on for all related policies and procedures (policies and procedures also available on www.edinburgh.edu.au) and other important information related to international students including Covid-19, living cost, life and study in Melbourne, etc.
Please contact the Administration Manager at admin@edinburgh.edu.au or at +61 (0) 452 670 158 for further information.
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