Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is delivered by Bentley College in a classroom setting, 20 hours per week, over 52 weeks (44 study weeks plus 8 weeks of break). The course comprises 27 units of competency — 24 core and 3 elective — covering supervisory-level building and construction skills, including applying building codes and standards, selecting and administering construction contracts, estimating project costs, producing labour and material schedules, supervising site communication and administration, applying legal requirements, applying structural principles, reading and interpreting plans and specifications, preparing tender documentation and building sketches, applying site survey and set-out procedures, monitoring costing systems, supervising onsite work planning, managing construction contractors, and managing construction business finances. Assessment is conducted through written questions, projects, presentations, report writing and role plays. The course suits learners seeking a supervisory-level qualification in the building trades, and requires proficiency with advanced calculators given the technical calculation content. Entry requires English proficiency at IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (or completion of General English at Upper Intermediate level), suitable LLN skills, completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent (or mature age), and a minimum age of 18. On completion, graduates can apply for roles across the building and construction industry carrying supervisory performance accountabilities, and may pursue further Higher Education programs in Building and Construction with other providers, subject to entry requirements.