Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

National ID: CPC50220 State ID: BGE4

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Do you want to build a career from the foundations up to the ridge flashing?

When you complete the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) you will be ready for a career as a construction site manager, or (with additional experience) registered building practitioner.

This course covers the academic requirement for registration as a builder with Building Services Board.

Gain these skills

coordinate the construction of residential buildings
building and contract law
quantities and estimating
site safety
timber code
project management
building contracts
workplace health and safety

Is this course right for me?

Communicating within a team
Leadership and management abilities
Able to plan and be organised
Good written and digital skills
Technically proficient
Can work in an office and produce paperwork

This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped for each year at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent	Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades)	Certificate III

Prospective applicants should already have (or have by course completion date) 7 years or more experience in the building industry.

You will need to be able to apply knowledge of structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts, selecting contractors and overseeing work in addition to being able to use estimating software, library databases, research skills, building and construction terminology; and have access to ‘live’ or real building sites.

If you are unable to demonstrate 7 years or more experience in the building industry, you will be encouraged to enrol in the first module of units to demonstrate your ability to complete the units before being allowed to proceed to Module 2.

Study requirements

Online and on-campus study

Course study is completed over seven modules (3 units per module). Students will need to attend three days (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) of on-campus workshops each month as per the delivery schedule. Assessments must be submitted within six months of the unit start date.

To study online and on campus, you should be prepared to commit to independent study and to attend our campuses. To help you understand what it takes to study online and on campus at SM TAFE, download our info pack below.

Online and on campus study info pack (337 KB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab)

Online study

Students of this course will need to study online, with some attendance on-campus for orientation and then practical assessment. Your study will use online software, with access provided to you after enrolment.

You will need to have the basic technical requirements for at-home study. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.

It is also recommended you are able to use headphones or a headset and a microphone to be able to engage with online discussions.

The nature of online study can involve a significant investment of time and the ability to be a focused, self-motivated learner. You should consider your personal circumstances and past study history before committing to study online. To help you understand what it takes to study online at SM TAFE, download our info pack below.

Online study info pack (334 KB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab)

Job opportunities

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Work placement is mandatory for completion of this course. SM TAFE will arrange a suitable work placement within industry for you which will involve your attendance at a workplace.

To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.

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All year round

Details

Duration	4 Semesters
When	All year round
Where	Thornlie
How	Online and On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
BSBOPS504	Manage business risk	$81.00	$24.00	$27.75
BSBWHS513	Lead WHS risk management	$81.00	$24.00	$29.75
CPCCBC4001	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings	$29.16	$8.64	$18.50
CPCCBC4003	Select, prepare and administer a construction contract	$72.90	$21.60	$18.00
CPCCBC4004	Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects	$97.20	$28.80	$25.75
CPCCBC4005	Produce labour and material schedules for ordering	$64.80	$19.20	$18.50
CPCCBC4008	Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects	$32.40	$9.60	$12.25
CPCCBC4009	Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects	$64.80	$19.20	$18.00
CPCCBC4010	Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions	$291.60	$86.40	$25.75
CPCCBC4012	Read and interpret plans and specifications	$64.80	$19.20	$18.50
CPCCBC4013	Prepare and evaluate tender documentation	$48.60	$14.40	$12.25
CPCCBC4014	Prepare simple building sketches and drawings	$97.20	$28.80	$18.50
CPCCBC4018	Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects	$64.80	$19.20	$18.50
CPCCBC4053	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings	$35.64	$10.56	$18.50
CPCCBC5001	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction	$64.80	$19.20	$18.50
CPCCBC5002	Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects	$97.20	$28.80	$25.75
CPCCBC5003	Supervise the planning of on-site building and construction work	$259.20	$76.80	$18.50
CPCCBC5005	Select and manage building and construction contractors	$64.80	$19.20	$18.50
CPCCBC5007	Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor	$129.60	$38.40	$18.50
CPCCBC5010	Manage construction work	$162.00	$48.00	$18.50
CPCCBC5011	Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction	$162.00	$48.00	$18.50
CPCCBC5013	Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects	$97.20	$28.80	$18.50
CPCCBC5018	Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys	$129.60	$38.40	$18.50
CPCCBC5019	Manage building and construction business finances	$72.90	$21.60	$18.50

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
BSBPMG532	Manage project quality	$56.70	$16.80	$21.00
BSBPMG538	Manage project stakeholder engagement	$64.80	$19.20	$15.75
CPCSUS5002	Develop action plans to retrofit existing buildings for energy efficiency	$56.70	$16.80	$18.50

Indicative fees and charges

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.

Indicative course fee

General*

Tuition fee	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)