Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (CPC50210) [Australian Student]

No previous industry experience is required to undertake this course.

This course is for people interested in a career in Building and Construction as:

• Project Supervisor
• Project Planner
• Estimator
• Co-ordinator
• Quantity Surveyor
• Purchasing Officer
• A pathway to registration as a Building Practitioner (Registered Medium Rise Commercial Builder)

The Diploma Course gives students practical experience of management in the Building and Construction Industry and it is designed to meet the needs of builders including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with clients.

Our course incorporates the needs of industry to ensure that our students will be highly sought after in the employment market. In this course you will use computer programs that are being used in the industry. You will undertake assignments and projects that relate to issues you would encounter in the real world of the Building and Construction Industry.

Upon completion of the Diploma qualification you will have the knowledge and practical skills to manage the operations of commercial and industrial projects as well as low-rise commercial and residential building projects. You will learn about contract law, building computing, tendering, planning and scheduling, and quantity surveying of residential, industrial and commercial building projects.

*Refer to the Building Commission of Victoria for the terms and conditions of registration

PREREQUISITE	Minimum Year 12 or equivalent. No industry experience required. Completed Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building). All students are required to have their own Laptop and a USB wireless internet connection Minimum computer skills required as follows: create folders and sub folders save files in the desire location in the computer rename files delete files and folders install programs download files from the internet and save in the desire location zip and unzip files basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel 2007 or 2010. work with different browser e.g Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome. Recommended texts to be purchased by student National Construction Code Vol 2. For those clients who wish to sit for the builders exam https://services.abcb.gov.au/abcbshop/ The Australian House Building Manual 7th Edition by Allan Staines (ISBN: 978-187521730-4). For those student who have limited prior experience in the construction industry http://www.herronbooks.com/australian-house-building-manual-7th-edition/shop/23/item/6/7815/ Detail Prerequisite List
DURATION	90 weeks (including holidays)
ASSESSMENT METHODS	Assignments, projects and tests
COURSE FEESFunded StudentsNon-Funded Students	$1,980.00Please contact the TIV office if you want further information about funding eligibility__________________________________________________________________________$12,000.00Course Fees covers tuition fees and all course materials Fees and prices are quoted as at January 2011 and are subject to change

 

ELIGIBLITY FOR GOVERNMENT FUNDING

Government funded places are available if you are: Aged under 20 on 1 January in the year in which the course you wish to study commences Aged 20 and over if the course you wish to study is higher than the highest qualification you already hold. For example, you would be eligible for a funded place in the Diploma course if the highest qualification you already hold in any field is Certificate IV or lower.   For clarification regarding eligibility for a State Government funded place in this course, view the VTG Student Fact Sheet (PDF, 275kB) from Skills Victoria for details. For further information contact the TIV office.

If you are ready to apply, complete the Application Form. If you want more information read on:

In this course you will cover these units

CORE UNITS
Unit Code	Unit Name
CPCCBC4001A	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low risebuilding projects
CPCCBC4003A	Select and prepare a construction contract
CPCCBC4004A	Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010A	Apply structural principles to residential low-rise constructions
CPCCBC4013A	Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC5001B	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process formedium-rise building projects
CPCCBC5002A	Monitor costing systems on medium-rise building and construction projects
CPCCBC5003A	Supervise the planning of on-site medium-rise building or constructionwork
CPCCBC5010A	Manage construction work
CPCCBC5018A	Apply structural principles to the construction of medium-rise buildings
BSBOHS504B	Apply principles of OHS risk management
BSBPMG505A	Manage project quality
BSBPMG508A	Manage project risk
ELECTIVE UNITS
CPCCBC4009A	Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC5004A	Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
CPCCBC5009A	Identify services layout and connection methods to medium-riseconstruction projects
BSBSMB406A	Manage small business finance
CPCCBC5005A	Select and manage building and construction managers

Delivery

This qualification is delivered within a classroom environment supplemented by worksite visits and inspections. A training plan detailing the training dates and associated units of competency will be provided at your induction day.

How to Apply

Complete our Application Form and return it to TIV by fax: (03) 9399 9566, or by email: info@tradeinstitute.vic.edu.au, or post: Po Box 3158, Newport West, VIC 3015, or in person to TIV at 195 Champion Road, Williamstown North, VIC 3016.

Required Information for Students

Please refer to Required Information. hyperlink to Policy

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

• Have you been working in the building and construction industry?’
• Do you have a minimum of 4 years experience in this field?
• Are you interested in having your experience assessed as to whether it counts towards your qualification?

If so, TIV offers prospective students the opportunity to obtain RPL on current skills. Government Funding maybe available to eligible applicants. Please refer to the following RPL Information to find out more.

Credit Transfer (CT)

• Do you hold a qualification for one or more of the units on offer?
• Do you have a certificate or statement of attainment from a Registered Training Organization showing these results?

Prospective students may be eligible to receive credit transfer based on existing qualifications. Applicants should provide CT evidence to TIV at the time of application.