CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) - International
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Intakes
To be advisedLocations
East Geelong Campus
Duration
Full-time: 18 monthsCRICOS code
103762A
Fee
$22,580Course description
Are you pursuing your Builder's Registration or looking for supervising or contract administration roles? The Diploma of Building and Construction course will help you achieve this goal.
You will learn about the latest building industry skills required to plan and coordinate the construction of medium-rise residential and commercial buildings, as well as construction theory, contract administration, supervision skills, and quality risk factors.
Visit Building Design and Construction Management for more information on all available courses.
Possible career outcomes
- Eligibility to register with the Building Practitioners Board in Victoria as a domestic builder (unlimited) and commercial builder. For more information visit the VBA website.
- Building works supervisor
- Estimator
- Registered builder domestic (unlimited)
- Registered builder commercial
Wondering if this industry will suit you?
We have created a very short course quiz to help you gain a little more understanding of what is required and whether you might enjoy a role in this industry. Take the quiz here.
Applications & attendance
How to apply
Find out what documents you will need to complete for your application.
Please complete the two forms below and submit via an education agent in your country.
If you need help, contact the International team.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
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Full-time: 18 months |
Note: Students are required to undertake some self-paced learning and assessment activities outside of class time.
Please refer to our key dates and orientation webpage here.
We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers. An application does not guarantee a place in this course.
Entrance requirements
Academic:
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent – Equivalents can be found on our Entry Requirements page.
English:
IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5 (or equivalent) – Equivalents can be found on our English language equivalency page.
Age/other requirements:
You must be 18 years or over at the time of course commencement.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Units & assessments
| Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor | CPCCBC5007 | 100 |
| Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings | CPCCBC4001 | 18 |
| Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings | CPCCBC4053 | 22 |
| Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction | CPCCBC5001 | 200 |
| Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects | CPCCBC4009 | 50 |
| Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects | CPCCBC4018 | 40 |
| Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions | CPCCBC4010 | 200 |
| Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys | CPCCBC5018 | 300 |
| Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | CPCCBC4004 | 60 |
| Lead WHS risk management | BSBWHS513 | 40 |
| Manage building and construction business finances | CPCCBC5019 | 50 |
| Manage business risk | BSBOPS504 | 60 |
| Manage construction work | CPCCBC5010 | 150 |
| Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction | CPCCBC5011 | 150 |
| Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects | CPCCBC5013 | 40 |
| Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects | CPCCBC5002 | 60 |
| Prepare and evaluate tender documentation | CPCCBC4013 | 20 |
| Prepare simple building sketches and drawings | CPCCBC4014 | 40 |
| Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | CPCCBC4005 | 40 |
| Read and interpret plans and specifications | CPCCBC4012 | 30 |
| Select and manage building and construction contractors | CPCCBC5005 | 40 |
| Select, prepare and administer a construction contract | CPCCBC4003 | 50 |
| Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects | CPCCBC4008 | 40 |
| Supervise the planning of on-site building and construction work | CPCCBC5003 | 200 |
| Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Develop action plans to retrofit existing buildings for energy efficiency | CPCSUS5002 | 36 |
| Manage project stakeholder engagement | BSBPMG538 | 40 |
| Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials | CPCCBC5004 | 60 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Written assignments
- Team projects
Fees
Fees are based on current year and are subject to change for future years. Fees are charged upon course offer and must be paid to obtain the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). Contact the international office for detailed information or see fees, payments and refunds. More information.
Total tuition fee:
$22,580
Total approx. non tuition fees:
$1,000
Further study options
- Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) at Deakin University
- Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)/Bachelor of Property and Real Estate at Deakin University
- Bachelor of Design (Architecture) at Deakin University
- Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) at Deakin University
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact the International Office at international@gordontafe.edu.au or 5225 0920.