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1.5 Years
Face-to-face in the classroom, through structured online self-study, and in a live building and construction workplace.
Blended (face-to-face, online self-study, and workplace) · 14 hours of training and assessment per week plus 6 hours of structured self-study per week (approximately 5 additional hours of unsupervised study expected)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Ground Floor, 48 Lime Street, Sydney NSW 2000
48 Lime St, SYDNEY, NSW 2000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
Core unit
Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
Core unit
Plan building or construction work
Core unit
Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
Core unit
Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
Core unit
Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
Core unit
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Core unit
Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
Core unit
Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
Core unit
Minimise waste on the building and construction site
Core unit
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
Core unit
Apply project quality management techniques
Group A Elective
Select, prepare, and administer a construction contract
Group A Elective
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
Group A Elective
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
Group A Elective
Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
Group A Elective
Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
Group A Elective
Lead effective workplace relationships
General Elective
Manage personal and professional development
General Elective
Common Questions
The qualification is delivered over 78 weeks in total, which includes 54 weeks of training and assessment spread over 6 terms of 9 weeks each, plus 24 weeks of holidays.
The total course fee is $24,000.00, plus a non-refundable enrolment fee of $300 to be paid on application. Non-tuition fees may also apply. Course fees do not include computer software or textbooks, which are to be purchased at the student's own cost. International students are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover (OSHC) before arriving in Australia.
Graduates may pursue employment in building roles including residential and commercial construction. Residential construction is limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 stories, and commercial construction is limited to Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction. Occupational titles may include Builder, Construction Supervisor, Site Manager, Site Supervisor, and Leading Hand.
Yes. Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) or a range of Diploma qualifications, as well as higher education qualifications in building and construction.
Yes. Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). For international students, the granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. The result of an application for credit and any changes to fees or course duration will be advised to students in writing. If course credit is granted following issuance of the Confirmation of Enrolment, students will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment showing a reduced duration.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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