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CRICOS Course CODE: 116928K

This qualification reflects the role of building professionals who apply knowledge of structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects including residential and commercial with the following limitations:

  • Residential construction limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys.
  • Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.

Occupational titles may include:

  • Builder
  • General Foreperson
  • Building Inspector

The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have access to a live building and construction workplace to meet the requirements detailed in the Assessment Requirements of core unit CPCCBC4008 Supervise communication and administration processes for building and construction projects.

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.

  • Minimum age of 18 years and above
  • Satisfactory completion of certificate III or above in construction 
  1.  

IELTS (General or Academic) overall

PTE Academic

TOEFL PB

TOEFL IBT

CAE Scale

ELICOS (General English)

6.0

50-58

547-587

78-82

169-175

n/a

5.5

46

506

62

162

+ 15 weeks

5.0

38

478

51

154

+ 30 weeks

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)

OR

  1. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

OR

  1. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a Certificate III or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.

OR

  1. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Additionally, the learner is required to:

  • Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to the commencement of the course.

Onshore International Students

  • Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.

Offshore International Students

  • Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call (e.g. Skype) or phone call to the prospective learner.

Note: Satisfactory completion of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry or equivalent prior to construction workplace site visit.   

Upon successful completion of the qualification, career pathways may include, but are not limited to:

  • Builder
  • General Foreperson
  • Building Inspector

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

  • 54 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 4 weeks holiday breaks.
  • Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week.

To attain this qualification, 27 units of competency must be successfully
completed. The recommended course outline is as follows:

Unit Code

Unit Code & Title

Core (C)  Elective (E)

CPCCBC4001

Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings

C

CPCCBC4008

Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects

C

CPCCBC4009

Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects

C

CPCCBC4010*

Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions

C

CPCCBC4012

Read and interpret plans and specifications

C

CPCCBC4014

Prepare simple building sketches and drawings

C

CPCCBC4018

Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects

C

CPCCBC4053

Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings

C

CPCCBC4003

Select, prepare and administer a construction contract

C

CPCCBC4004

Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects

C

CPCCBC4005

Produce labour and material schedules for ordering

C

BSBOPS504

Manage risk

C

BSBWHS513

Lead WHS risk management

C

CPCCBC4013

Prepare and evaluate tender documentation

C

CPCCBC5001

Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction

C

CPCCBC5002

Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects

C

CPCCBC5003

Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work

C

CPCCBC5005

Select and manage building and construction contractors

C

CPCCBC5007

Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor

C

CPCCBC5010

Manage construction work

C

CPCCBC5011

Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction

C

CPCCBC5013

Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects

C

CPCCBC5018*

Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys

C

CPCCBC5019

Manage building and construction business finances

C

BSBPMG532

Manage project quality

E

CPCCBC5009

Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction

E

CPCSUS5001

Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

E

Please contact our office for more information: info@austra.edu.au or 08 8410 9915

The course is delivered face-to-face, in a classroom based training model of 20 hours per week. Assessments are conducted using a combination of written assignments, oral questioning, case studies, projects, work placement logbook and observations in the workplace or simulated work environment.

Recognition is available to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of this course.

Classroom Facility

SA – Suite 2, Level 4, 97 Pirie Street, SA 5000

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