Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Modification history

Release 4 Updated reference to general construction induction training program.
Release 3 This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 8.0.

The following imported unit has been updated to its latest release:

  • CPPDSM5022 Develop and Implement asset management plan supersedes and is equivalent to CPPDSM5022A Implement asset management plan.
Release 2 This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 6.5.

Correction to unit title in Packaging Rules for Core unit BSBOPS504 from Manage risk to Manage business risk.

Release 1 This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0.

Supersedes and is equivalent to CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012.

Qualification description

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:

  • Residential construction limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys.
  • Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.

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 CPCWHS1001 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.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

  • 27 units of competency:
    • 24 core units
    • 3 elective units
  • a maximum of one unit may be from any training package or accredited course as long as it ensures the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome.

Prerequisite units

An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.

Core Units
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010* Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors
CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work
CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
CPCCBC5018* Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances
Elective Units
BSBPMG532 Manage project quality
BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement
CPCCBC4052 Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry

 

CPCCBC5004 Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
CPCCBC5006 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys
CPCCBC5009 Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction
CPCCBC5012 Manage the application and monitoring of energy conservation and management practices and processes
CPCCBC6001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for large building projects
CPCCDE5001 Conduct air monitoring and clearance inspections for asbestos removal work
CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
CPCSUS5002 Develop action plans to retrofit existing buildings for energy efficiency
CPCSUS5003 Manage energy efficient building methods and strategies
CPPDSM5022 Develop and implement asset management plans

Prerequisite requirements

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

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

Qualification mapping information

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) supersedes and is equivalent to CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).

  • Increase in total number of units for qualification outcome.
  • Changes to core and elective units and packaging rules.
  • Updated imported core and elective units to current versions.
  • Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012.