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: 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.
Live Site Access for the Unit of Competency CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to supervise site communications, monitor and maintain compliance with codes and standards and implement project administration processes on a building and construction project.
The student must have a access to the live site as specified in the performance evidence of the unit. Further details can be obtained from “Live Site Access Agreement”.
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to supervise the administration of quality control compliance and the use of site communications and record keeping systems; and conduct onsite inspections to complete the required project administration processes.
This unit applies to National Construction Code (NCC) classifications:
Darwin Institute of Trade (DIT) will make every possible attempt to secure access to the live site for all students, however students will also be encouraged to make their own arrangements in accordance with the requirements of the “Live Site Access Agreement”.
Student who are already working in the building and construction industry are encouraged to use their existing workplace to gain access to live sites, providing it meets the requirements as specified in the performance evidence of the unit of competency. Students who are not already working may nominate a workplace
| Provider Name | DARWIN INSTITUTE OF TRADE |
|---|---|
| RTO Code | 41128 |
| CRICOS Code | 03609J |
| Delivery Location |
Level 6, 460 Church Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150, Australia 49–51 Henderson St, North Melbourne, VIC 3051, Australia |
| Kitchen Location |
Unit 19, 30 Beaconsfield Street, Alexandria NSW 2015 37 Goodwood Rd, Wayville SA 5034 |
| Delivery Mode | Face to face (Classroom based) |
| Duration | 52 weeks, including 44 study weeks and 8 weeks of holidays |
| Study Load | 20 hours per week in the classroom |
| Work Placement | 240 hours (DIT ensures appropriate insurance and WHS coverage during work placement; placement supervision is coordinated under DIT’s Work Placement Policy) |
| Estimated Self-Study Hour | 5 hours per week (may be more or less depending on learner’s pre-existing skills and knowledge) |
This program meets CRICOS full-time study requirement (20 contact hours per week).
Once students have successfully completed CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building),
graduates may seek employment in supervisory or managerial roles depending on industry experience.
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
Recognition of Prior Learning is available, and all students are offered the opportunity
to participate in RPL upon enrolment. Recognition of Prior Learning is recommended
as an option where individuals have been working in a relevant job role for at least 2
years.
A total of 27 Units (24 Core and 3 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 27 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
Unit selection may vary depending on training package updates or student needs.
An asterisk (*) against a unit code indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit/s must be assessed and successfully
completed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Pre-Requisite Unit – CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in
the construction industry.
Refunds apply for *visa refusal and provider default (including TPS support). Full policy:
*Further details, including information regarding visa refusal, are available on our website at www.dit.edu.au/
| Unit of Competency | Prerequisite Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys |
CPCCBC5001
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
CPCCBC4053
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
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| CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions |
CPCCBC4053
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
CPCCBC4001
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
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There is no mandatory pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Darwin Institute of Trade (DIT) requires that students are able to provide evidence that they
Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.