CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
CRICOS Course Code: 108032F
Course Details
| Location | L10 601 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000
212A Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000 |
| Delivery mode | This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study |
| Duration | 52 weeks, including 40 study weeks and 12 weeks of holidays |
| Study load |
20 hours a week in the classroom and 4 hours of structured self-study |
| Fees and Payment
Intake Dates |
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Course Overview
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of senior managers within building and construction firms. Occupational titles may include:
- Project Manager
- Construction Manager
- Estimating manager
- Sales Manager
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 and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
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
Additional units of competency may be required to meet builder or project manager registration requirements in various states and territories.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
Who should apply for this course and why?
This course is targeted at international students who are:
- Seeking to pursue a career in building and construction management
- Seeking to enter a new industry sector
- Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications
Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in a range of building and construction management roles. Further education pathways may wish to continue their education into a range of building and construction qualification.
Resource requirements
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes.
What can I expect?
The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.
CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) Course Structure
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| Unit Code | Unit Title |
| Core | |
| BSBPMG536 | Manage Project Risk |
| BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS Risk Management |
| CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings |
| CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings |
| CPCCBC5002 | Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC5005 | Select and manage building and construction contractors |
| CPCCBC5007 | Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contractor |
| CPCCBC5019 | Manage building and construction business finances |
| Elective | |
| BSBOPS502 | Manage business operational plans |
| BSBOPS505 | Manage organisational customer services |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and used emotional intelligence |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality |
| CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer construction contract |
| CPCCBC4004 | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC5001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction |
What are the entry requirements?
Australian Sovereign College has the following entry requirements:
You must:
● Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
● Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. This will also include an LLN assessment and you must achieve ACSF 4 for reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to enter the course.
● Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
• Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
• Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
• Successful completion of an English Placement Test.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
Training and assessment information
This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting, as well as structured- self-study.
The timetable for this course will be provided to you on orientation, this is subject to change
Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real-life workplace.
For the self-study, you will be provided with a self-study guide which includes activities which you must complete and hand into your trainer and assessor each week.
In addition to classroom based learning and structured self-study, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:
● Written questions
● Projects
● Presentations
● Reports
● Role plays/observations
● Portfolios/journal
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish.
Course Credit
You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.ausc.edu.au
If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at info@ausc.edu.au
