Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Age requirements

• Students must be above 18 years of age at the time of completing the application form.

Pre-Training Review (PTR)

• A Pre-Training Review is conducted prior to enrolment to ensure the training and assessment provided by Royal Building Academy meets the individual needs of the student. Students complete the PTR form, which is included as part of the Application Form.
• RBA reviews each student's current competencies, individual needs, English language proficiency, digital literacy, support requirements and oral communication skills to determine the most appropriate course for the student.
• The PTR is used to identify and arrange any necessary academic, digital, English language or wellbeing support; to check that the student's responses align with their educational and future goals; to determine whether additional support or guidance is necessary; and to evaluate whether the student has sufficient understanding of essential course information to make an informed enrolment decision.

English Language Requirements — International students

• International students applying for this course, either offshore or onshore, require a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into the VET course; or
• an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent, with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course; or
• an IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent, with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course; or
• an Oxford Placement Test score of 61 or higher.
• Note: results older than two years are not acceptable.
• Refer to the Enrolment Kit available on RBA's website for additional information.

Academic Requirements

• To enter this course at RBA, applicants should have successfully completed Year 12, or secondary studies in the applicant's home country equivalent to the Australian senior secondary school examination; or
• A minimum of 2 years' work experience would normally be expected; however, each case is reviewed individually, with relevant work experience evidence in the form of an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples and a curriculum vitae. Such learners will be assessed for possible RPL opportunities, and their course duration and volume of learning adjusted accordingly if any RPL is granted.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) Skills Test

• Students must possess sound language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills, as these are essential for completing course-related tasks, assessments, communication and navigating digital learning platforms.
• All prospective students are required to undertake an LLND skills assessment prior to enrolment, conducted using the ACSF-mapped online assessment tool LLN Robot.
• Required level for this qualification: CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) — ACSF Level 4
• Students must achieve the expected performance level for this qualification. Where a student does not meet the required LLND benchmark, appropriate LLND support will be provided.
• For more detailed information, refer to the Royal Building Academy Enrolment Kit and/or the Student Handbook available on RBA's website.

Computer literacy requirements

• All students enrolling in this course must have basic computer skills, and are required to answer the questions relating to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form provided with the application form.
• Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer use support.

Materials and equipment required

• RBA provides access to computers with the required resources, including internet access, during classroom hours. For self-study, all VET students are expected to have access to a laptop or computer running Windows 7 or higher.
• The material required for the Building and Construction kit includes Personal Protective Equipment: safety shoes (steel toe), protective glasses, a safety vest (neon/glowing), protective gloves, earmuffs, working uniform, mask and a hard hat.
• To undertake practical training, students are required to have a PPE kit. It can be purchased from the academy for $400, or from any outside supplier, prior to undertaking practical training.
• Please note: material fees include printed reading materials and handouts or books only.

Physical Abilities Requirements As part of the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) qualification, students are expected to have physical and manual handling abilities, as it is a physically demanding occupation. Students are expected to have:

• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time, both walking and standing, bending, and maintaining consistent physical performance throughout the day
• Ability to work in various environments (e.g. changing conditions, both hot and cool conditions, low light, indoors/outdoors)
• Ability to work at heights (e.g. on ladders, elevated work platforms and scaffolding)
• Capacity to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (e.g. masks when painting, sanding)
• Fine motor skills, including the ability to undertake precise coordinated movements of the hands (e.g. pushing, pressing, turning, pinching, squeezing, tensioning)
• Manual handling techniques (e.g. lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing)
• Ability to manually operate machinery and equipment (e.g. hand tools, portable electric tools)
• Tolerance to dust, solvents, paints and chemicals

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

• RBA recognises qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations in Australia and offers all students the option of Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer.
• This course information may not be sufficient to make an enrolment decision. Please refer to the Student Handbook available on RBA's website for detailed information.

Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in:

• Builder
• General Foreperson
• Building Inspector

Pathways from the qualification

• After successfully achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management).
• Note: RBA does not offer the CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) qualification.

Note: the above pathway information is in line with the qualification description on the National Training Register (training.gov.au) and myskills.gov.au. It does not imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course — RBA does not claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses.