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Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

This qualification is for senior managers in building and construction businesses. It covers managing project risk and safety, building codes, costing systems, choosing and managing contractors, legal duties and business finances. If you already manage building projects or teams, your experience may count towards it through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CPC50308 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Project, construction, estimating and sales managers in building firms who want their management experience formally recognised.

JOB ROLES

  • Project manager
  • Construction manager
  • Estimating manager
  • Sales manager

Qualification structure

15 units in total. The elective units are to be chosen as follows: Up to 7 units from general elective units. A maximum of two units may be from any training package or accredited course as long as they ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012.

Core units

8 units
  1. BSBPMG536Manage project risk
  2. BSBWHS513Lead WHS risk management
  3. CPCCBC4001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
  4. CPCCBC4053Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C Buildings
  5. CPCCBC5002Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
  6. CPCCBC5005Select and manage building and construction contractors
  7. CPCCBC5007Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contractor
  8. CPCCBC5019Manage building and construction business finances

Elective units

24 units
  1. BSBHRM415Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
  2. BSBOPS502Manage business operational plans
  3. BSBOPS505Manage organisational customer service
  4. BSBPEF502Develop and use emotional intelligence
  5. BSBPMG532Manage project quality
  6. CPCBIM4001Plan to comply with BIM requirements for construction work
  7. CPCBIM4002Use BIM processes to carry out construction work
  8. CPCBIM4003Contribute to BIM deliverables for construction work
  9. CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer construction contract
  10. CPCCBC4004Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
  11. CPCCBC4052Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
  12. CPCCBC5001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
  13. CPCCBC5003Supervise the planning of onsite building or construction work
  14. CPCCBC5004Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
  15. CPCCBC5006Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to 3 storeys
  16. CPCCBC5009Identify services layout and connection methods for Type B and C construction
  17. CPCCBC5010Manage construction work
  18. CPCCBC5011Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
  19. CPCCBC5012Manage the application and monitoring of energy conservation and management practices and processes
  20. CPCCBC5013Develop professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
  21. CPCCBC5018 (has a prerequisite)Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
  22. CPCSUS5001Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
  23. CPPBDN5101Produce digital 3-D models of building designs
  24. CPPDSM5022Develop and implement asset management plans.

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys standards to the construction process for Type — prerequisite: CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and B construction; CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement. Additional units of competency may be required to meet builder or project manager registration requirements in various States and Territories.

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