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

CRICOS CODE 074270K

The Diploma Course is designed to give students practical experience of management in the Building and Construction Industry and is a pathway to registration as a *Building Practitioner (Commercial).

Our course is designed to incorporate 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 commercial and industrial projects as well as low-rise 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. Possible roles this will lead to include, but are not limited to, housing supervisor, project manager or contract manager, quantity surveyor, estimator or scheduler, purchasing officer.

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

PREREQUISITE	18 years old or above. Minimum Year 12 or equivalent. No industry experience required. Minimum IELTS of 5.5, or equivalent. Completed Certificate IV in Building and Construction. 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	App 90 weeks (including holidays)Classes are on average at least 20 hours per week(20 hours per week is considered to be full time study)
ASSESSMENT METHODS	Assignments, projects and tests
COURSE FEES	$23,442.00 (Australian dollars)Course Fees cover tuition fees, computing program and all course materialsApplication Fee $150.Fees are quoted as at August 2011 and are subject to change.(All amounts are in Australian dollars)

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

Download the Application Form

Complete the application form and return it to TIV with the following certified documents:

· Evidence of IELTS certification 5.5 or equivalent

· Copy of passport

· Copy of visa

· Certified copies of your highest academic qualifications translated into English

· Letter of release (if transferring from another training provider)

· Credit transfer evidence (if applicable)

· Recognition of prior learning application (if applicable)

· Copy of OSHC (if currently held)

All documents must be certified by or by your agent or authorised organisation and returned to TIV. If your documents are not certified, you must provide the originals to TIV by:

• Mail: PO Box 3158, Newport West, Victoria 3015, Australia
  OR
• Email: info@tradeinstitute.vic.edu.au
  OR
• Fax: +61 (0) 3 9399 9566
  OR
• In person to TIV at 195 Champion Road, Williamstown North, VIC 3016

 

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
CPCCBC5007A	Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contract
CPCCBC5009A	Identify services layout and connection methods to medium-riseconstruction projects
BSBSMB406A	Manage small business finance
BSBITU402A	Develop and use complex spreadsheets

 

 

Required Information for International Students

Please refer to Required Information.

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. Please refer to the followingRPL 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 showing these results?
• Do you wish to complete your qualification?

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.