- This is a fee-for-service course, government funding is not available. Payment plans are available
- Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. We are not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders
Course Overview
Our nationally accredited CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) will fully equip you with the skills and knowledge to advance your career in building and construction. Get fully equipped to manage subcontractors, produce cost estimates, prepare contracts, evaluate project tenders, and make a lasting impact on this booming industry.
The Construction industry generates over $360 billion in revenue, producing around 9% of Australia’s Gross Domestic Product, and has a projected annual growth rate of 2.4% in the next five years. This industry is heavily regulated in many sectors and occupations, with regulations at every level of government.
The VET sector plays an important role in the licencing of many occupations in this sector, with regulators requiring completion of VET programs or subjects to grant licences.
There are currently 48,500 project builders and 38,200 builder’s labourers currently working in the construction industry. Construction Managers have a projected growth of 10.2% in the next 5 years.
Who's It For?
This qualification is developed for aspiring building professionals, aiming to equip them with essential skills in structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, and administering building and construction contracts. It’s particularly relevant for those who will engage in managing construction work in both residential and commercial building projects.
Graduates of this qualification will find themselves adept in roles that involve selecting contractors, overseeing work quality, and ensuring project compliance within the building industry.
This comprehensive training ensures that graduates are not only proficient in their technical skills but also prioritize safety and regulatory compliance in their professional roles.
If you are already working in the industry, this nationally recognised qualification is a great way to formalise your current experience and climb the career ladder.
This course is perfect if you have no experience but would like to launch a career in building and construction.
This course is designed for building and construction professionals who want to gain skills to manage medium rise construction projects.
Diploma of Building and Construction s is also an ideal way to formalise your current work experience if you are already in the industry but need a qualification to advance.
You will be supported through your study by industry professionals who have years of experience in the Building and Construction Industry.
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note – limitations do apply.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Builder
- General Foreperson
- Building Inspector
What You'll Learn
During this course, you’ll learn how to:
- Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
- Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
- Apply health and safety precautions on a work site
- Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
- Manage business risk
- Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
- Read and interpret plans and specifications
- Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
- Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
- Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
- Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
- Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
- Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys
- Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
- Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
- Manage construction work
- Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
- Manage project quality
- Manage project risk
- Supervise the planning of on-site building and construction work
- Select and manage building and construction contractors
- Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
- Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
- Lead WHS risk management
- Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
- Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
- Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
- Manage building and construction business finances
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- Course duration: The duration for the course is maximum 30 months. As a self-paced online course, the time it will take you to complete is flexible and dependent on ability and time available
- Recommended hours per week: 17h
Delivery
- Delivery method: Online
Entry Requirements
This course does not require specific formal education qualifications. However, you must be a minimum of 18 years old to enrol. At Open Colleges, we’re passionate about helping you choose courses that are a perfect fit for your individual goals and aspirations. Please note that this course is not open to student visa holders. For personalised assistance and more information, please enquire now.
Work Placement
While there is no mandatory workplacement, it is recommended that any students who are not currently employed at an appropriate workplace find a host organisation to undertake worksite visits.
Students will need to find a Workplace Mentor with an appropriate Host Organisation. An experienced and appropriately qualified Workplace Supervisor can act as a Workplace Mentor.
Recognition of Prior Learning
We value the diverse skills and expertise you may have gained from various sources. These experiences can be acknowledged through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process
For a more comprehensive understanding of our RPL procedure, please refer to our Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, available in the Key Student Information section of our website. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options.
Assessment
- Multiple choice Quiz
- Projects
- Role plays
- Video
- Work Placement
- Written assignments
Materials
Your learning materials are accessed through our online platform OpenSpace. These learning materials include:
- Learning content
- Media
- Additional resources
- Practice activities
- Self-checks
Additional Information
Open Colleges offers this qualification in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197). The testamur will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.
Licensing
The Diploma meets the education requirements for registration as a licensed builder. As licencing varies from state to state, there may be extra requirements necessary to register. In NSW, you will also need the Certificate IV in Building and Construction plus 2 years’ relevant industry experience. Chat to an Open Colleges’ Enrolment Consultant for more information on how to meet the requirements for your state.
Subjects
- Classify building
- Determine construction compliance requirements
- Determine fire protection requirements
- Classify building
- Determine construction compliance requirements from NCC
- Determine fire protection requirements
- Classify buildings
- Determine compliance solutions within the NCC
- Apply fire protection requirements
- Establish risk context
- Identify risks
- Analyse risks
- Select and implement treatments
About Open Colleges
Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything we do. As an institution, we measure our success in the success of our students.
We have more than 125 years of experience in distance education, and this has given us the time to perfect the ways we deliver education and training to people across Australia. In the last decade alone, we’ve helped more than 450,000 students reach their potential.
We understand the needs of adult learners. That’s why we created OpenSpace, our world-class online learning platform that gives you complete flexibility and control to study whenever and wherever you are. OpenSpace provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, a superior support network and the opportunity to connect with other learners just like you.
Our nationally recognised courses could help you launch, change or accelerate your career. Now is the time to make your next move. With Open Colleges, everything could happen.
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