Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Qualification
National Code:
CPC50220
State Code:
BGE4
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
27/11/2020
Approved Date
19/04/2022
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1585
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 24/12/2024 Current Approved
3.00 15/09/2022 Replaced Approved
2.00 09/12/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 27/11/2020 Replaced Approved
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:
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 CPCWHS1001 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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
- Twenty seven (27) units of competency:
- Twenty four (24) core units
- Three (3) elective units
- A maximum of one (1) unit may be from any training package or accredited course as long as it ensures the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome.

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

All twenty four (24) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCP33 CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor 80 Unit of competency
OCQ02 CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings 18 Unit of competency
OCQ00 CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings 22 Unit of competency
OCR24 CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction 40 Unit of competency
OCQ17 CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects 40 Unit of competency
OCQ44 CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects 40 Unit of competency
OCR28 CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions 180 Unit of competency
OCN68 CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys 80 Unit of competency
OCP78 CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects 60 Unit of competency
OBA98 BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management 50 Unit of competency
OCN39 CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances 45 Unit of competency
OCE90 BSBOPS504 Manage business risk 50 Unit of competency
OCR09 CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work 100 Unit of competency
OCQ16 CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction 100 Unit of competency
OCP02 CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects 60 Unit of competency
OCQ41 CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects 60 Unit of competency
OCQ23 CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation 30 Unit of competency
OCR05 CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings 60 Unit of competency
OCR29 CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering 40 Unit of competency
OCR11 CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications 40 Unit of competency
OCP23 CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors 40 Unit of competency
OCQ01 CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract 45 Unit of competency
OCR22 CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects 20 Unit of competency
OCO61 CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of on-site building and construction work 160 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to three (3) units may be selected from the elective unit groups listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCO23 CPCCBC6001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for large building projects 40 Unit of competency
OCN62 CPCCBC5006 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys 60 Unit of competency
OCP62 CPCCDE5001 Conduct air monitoring and clearance inspections for asbestos removal work 30 Unit of competency
OCM05 CPCSUS5002 Develop action plans to retrofit existing buildings for energy efficiency 35 Unit of competency
ODO50 CPPDSM5022 Develop and implement asset management plans 40 Unit of competency
OCM06 CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability 40 Unit of competency
OCN83 CPCCBC5009 Identify services layout and connection methods for Type B and C constructions 60 Unit of competency
OCR17 CPCCBC4052 Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry 45 Unit of competency
OCM03 CPCSUS5003 Manage energy efficient building methods and strategies 60 Unit of competency
OCD51 BSBPMG532 Manage project quality 35 Unit of competency
OCE74 BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement 40 Unit of competency
OCQ13 CPCCBC5012 Manage the application and monitoring of energy conservation and management practices and processes 100 Unit of competency
OCN11 CPCCBC5004 Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W741 CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information