Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (VIC only)

To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• If entering the experienced stream, must be currently working in the building and construction industry with at least five years experience, or have already obtained a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (CPC40120); OR
• If less than five years experience, must enter the less standard stream.

In this building & construction course, the subjects you may study include:

• In this building & construction course, the subjects you may study include:Core Units:
  • CPCCBC4003 – Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
  • CPCCBC4014 – Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
  • CPCCBC4012 – Read and interpret plans and specifications
  • CPCCBC4009 -Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
  • CPCCBC4005 – Product labour and material schedules for ordering
  • CPCCBC4004 – Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
  • 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
  • CPCCBC4010 – Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
  • CPCCBC5019 – Manage building and construction business finances
  • BSBOPS504 – Manage business risk
  • CPCCBC4013 – Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
  • CPCCBC5002 – Monitor costing systems on medium rise building and construction projects
  • BSBWHS513 – Lead WHS risk management
  • CPCCBC5007 – Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contractor
  • CPCCBC5001 – Apply building codes and standards to the construction proceeds for Type B construction
  • CPCCBC5005 – Select and manage building and construction contractors
  • CPCCBC5013 – Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
  • CPCCBC5011 – Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
  • CPCCBC5018 – Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
  • CPCCBC4018 – Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
  • CPCCBC4008 – Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects

  Elective Units:

  • BSBOPS601 – Develop and implement business plans
  • CPCCBC5009 – Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction
  • CPCCBC5004 – Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials