Diploma of Building and Construction
(Building) Melbourne

Description

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with clients. The builder may also be the appropriately licensed person with responsibility under the relevant building licensing authority in the State or Territory. Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and additional requirements for the attainment of this qualification may be required.

Course Requirements

Unit Code	Unit Name

Core
BSBOPS504	Manage Business risk
BSBWHS513	Lead WHS risk management
CPCCBC4001	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
BSBCUS501	Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4004	Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005	Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4008	Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009	Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010*	Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC4012	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4013	Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4014	Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4018	Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4053	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
CPCCBC5001	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
CPCCBC5002	Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
CPCCBC5003	Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
CPCCBC5005	Select and manage building and construction contractors
CPCCBC5007	Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
CPCCBC5010	Manage construction work
CPCCBC5011	Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
CPCCBC5013	Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
CPCCBC5018*	Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
CPCCBC5019	Manage building and construction business finances
Elective
BSBPMG532	Manage project quality
CPCCBC5004	Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
CPCCBC5006	Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys

Entry Requirements

All international students should be able to meet the English requirements as required under the assessment level of the student by Department of Home Affairs (DOHA).

The Centre of Excellence accepts the results from International English Language Testing System (IELTS), PTE Academic English or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as below:

Acceptable Form of evidence for English Language Proficiency at THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE	Acceptable Score for Direct Entry Level for Certificate/ Diploma/ Advanced Diploma Courses
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic	5.5
Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper Based Test (PBT)	527
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)- Paper Based Test (PBT)	46 (with no communicative skill score less than 42)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be given for skills and knowledge gained through
previous study or other relevant experience. For further information refer to
www.coe.vic.edu.au

Prerequisite Requirements

NIL

Fees

Course Fees	$11,500	* Enrolment fees are non refundable
Airport Transfer Fee (optional)	$150	* Enrolment fees are non refundable
Enrolment Fee (Non-Refundable)	$250*	** (Not included) Safety shoes and uniform – student has to purchase as per student size.
Material Fees	$500**