Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CPC50220

Course Features

If you want to build a career in domestic and / or commercial construction, overseeing and managing the quality and construction work for building projects including Class 1 and 10, to a maximum of three storeys and Class 2 to 9 Type C constructions, then the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is for you.

The course is best suited to people keen to work in low to medium-rise construction and is designed to meet the needs of a building professional who coordinates the construction of a building and takes responsibility for the overall completion of the job; covering a broad range of key topics that will prepare you for the challenges and opportunities that arise as you lead future commercial and domestic building projects.

You will learn about the overall construction process, including project management and scheduling, key principles of contraction management, how to select and manage building contractors, and how to apply building codes and standards for residential and commercial construction – among many other key topics.

The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is structured into clusters, with units spaced apart to allow learners time to research and complete assessment tasks during the course while also continuing their regular job.

Leading Builders | Building Leaders

As Victoria’s peak industry body for building and construction for more than a century, Master Builders Victoria ensures that training is delivered to an exceptional standard – preparing learners for lead roles in the future of the construction industry.

Our courses are sought after because our approach is led by industry experts and delivered in practical classes that give you the chance to pick up the skills and knowledge that matter. As the training arm of Master Builders Victoria, we draw on insights from experienced builders to equip you with the skills you need to build your career.

No other Australian institution can offer you real-time learning experiences in our sophisticated Leadership Simulation Centre, where a team of expert trainers and performers simulate an actual worksite so that you can put your study into practice – one of only three in the world.

MBV Training insists on excellence in education so that you can demonstrate excellence in building.

Key Facts

Course Code

CPC50220

Duration

95 weeks – this course time allows for 68 day or night sessions and 26 weeks to complete assessment tasks in your own time

Location

Face-to-face – At our East Melbourne Training Centre and South Melbourne Simulation Centre or
Blended – Online via Zoom and face-to-face at South Melbourne Simulation Centre.

Entry Requirment

There are no specific requirements or preferred pathways for this course.

Learners must meet with our enrolments team before enrolment into this course and demonstrate the following:

At least five years (5) of work experience in the building and construction industry
Potentially working on a construction site in a leadership role
Required standard of computer, language, literacy and numeracy skills via a pre-training review process
Have a White card if currently working on a building site

Pre-Training Review Process

Includes evaluation of:

Motivation and aspirations for course enrolment
Understanding of course schedule and structure
Computer literacy skills
Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills

Recommended

Completion of Certificate IV in Building and Construction is recommended before undertaking this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Learners can apply for recognition of prior learning before starting the course by contacting MBV Training Institute on (03) 9411 4555

Units

Theme	Unit	Code	Nominal hours
Legal Obligations	Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects Select, prepare and administer a construction contract	CPCCBC4009 CPCCBC4003	50 50
Building Permit Applications	Arrange building applications and approvals	CPCCBC4026	20
Applied Plan Reading	Read and interpret plans and specifications Prepare simple building sketches and drawings Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects	CPCCBC4012 CPCCBC4014 CPCCBC4018	30 40 40
Low Rise Structural Principles	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions	CPCCBC4001 CPCCBC4053 CPCCBC4010*	18 22 200
Estimating Principles	Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects Produce labour and material schedules for ordering	CPCCBC4004 CPCCBC4005	60 40
Supervise Low Rise Construction	Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects	CPCCBC4008	40
Medium Rise Structural Principles	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys	CPCCBC5001 CPCCBC5018	200 300
Tenders	Prepare and evaluate tender documentation	CPCCBC4013	20
Manage Construction Business Obligations	Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor Manage building and construction business finances	CPCCBC5007 CPCCBC5019	100 50
Manage Quality and Risk	Manage business risk Manage project quality	BSBOPS504 BSBPMG532	50 50
Plan Medium Rise Construction	Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects	CPCCBC5003 CPCCBC5013	200 40
Manage Medium Rise Construction	Manage construction work Select and manage building and construction contractors Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials	CPCCBC5010 CPCCBC5005 CPCCBC5004	150 40 60
Manage Environmental Obligations	Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction	CPCCBC5011	150
Manage Project Costs	Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects	CPCCBC5002	60
Total Nominal Hours			2080

An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements for the unit.