Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course Description

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:

Occupational titles may include:

• 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 Duration/Fee

Course Duration

: 78 Weeks

Mode of Delivery

Blended (Face to Face + Online) Campuses : River Road, Perth

Intake Dates

• 14 July 2025
• 18 August 2025
• 6 October 2025
• 10 November 2025
• 26 January 2026

Entry Requirements

The following are the Admission requirements of Lead college:

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
• Prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
• Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as:
  • IBT 60
  • PTE 50
  • CAE 169
  • OET C
  • Duolingo 95
  • General English Advanced*
  • MOI Certificate
  • Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must have the ability to carry out workshop training involving physical activity, including lifting.

*General English Advanced or equivalent

Assessment

Assessment techniques may include, but are not limited to observation of performance, questioning, workbooks, practical tasks, simulation, interviews, third party reports, etc.

Award Requirements

Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive certificate of CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)103756K.

Learners who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent.

Career Pathway

Target groups for the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) are students looking for the following pathways: · Seeking to pursue a career as a Project Builder · Seeking a pathway to higher education qualifications.

Essential Information

Recognition of prior learning rpl/ credit transfer

Lead College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs. Lead College will accept and mutually recognise the qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other registered training organisation unless precluded by licensing requirements. We can also grant you Credit Transfer for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.

During the entry process and interview stage Lead College will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.

Unique student identifier (USI) requirement

USI is needed for all students studying with Lead College. From 1 January 2015 for undertaking Nationally Recognised Training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation the students will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI is available online and at no cost to the student. This USI will stay with the student for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised VET course that is completed. Please see the official USI website https://www.usi.gov.au. The student after enrolment is required to create USI (Unique Student Identifier) or allow Lead College to create an USI on their behalf.

Student support welfare and guidance services

Relevant resources are available at Lead College to ensure that the students settle in well, smoothly transit life in new places and achieve the required level of competency in all accredited courses. Our staff assists in how to seek help with local welfare and guidance services.

Orientation

Orientation to assist students is provided by Lead College as an age and culturally appropriate program. Please refer Pre-enrolment Information Pack at https://www.leadcollege.edu.au/pre-enrolment-form/ Students will be permitted to attend classes only after they have attended and completed the orientation session for the enrolled courses.

Pathway From Qualification

After completing CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) you may progress to higher education courses.

Units Of Competency

The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) requires the completion of the following 27 Units (including 24 core and 3 electives).

Core Units – 24
CPCCBC5011	Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
CPCCBC5010	Manage construction work
CPCCBC5013	Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
CPCCBC5019	Manage building and construction business finances
CPCCBC5001	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
BSBWHS513	Lead WHS risk management
CPCCBC5002	Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
CPCCBC5003	Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
CPCCBC5018	Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
CPCCBC5007	Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
CPCCBC5005	Select and manage building and construction contractors
CPCCBC4001	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
BSBOPS504	Manage risk
CPCCBC4003	Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4008	Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009	Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4012	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4013	Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4004	Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4014	Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4005	Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
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
CPCCBC4018	Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects

Elective Units – 3
BSBCMM511	Communicate with influence
CPCCBC4052	Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
BSBPMG532	Manage project quality

** Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.