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 building work and applying legal requirements to building and construction projects. This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders, including those who may have responsibility for managing and supervising the construction of residential and commercial building projects. It supports skills and knowledge required to coordinate construction work, manage project documentation, apply building codes and standards, supervise site communication and administration, and ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. Occupational titles may include: • Builder • General Foreperson • Building Inspector The construction industry strongly supports that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or 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. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements may vary between Australian states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm any specific requirements. Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work.
Target groups for the CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) are international students who are: ● seeking to pursue or further a career in building and construction. ● seeking to develop skills and knowledge required for building project coordination, construction management, site supervision and contract administration. ● seeking to enter a new industry sector within the building and construction industry. ● seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications in building, construction management or project management Characteristics of the target group are as follows: • Students will be from a range of countries and may be living in Australia for the first time or may have been here in the recent or more distant past. • Many will speak English as a second language, although an entry level has been set to ensure students are able to complete course work. • Students are expected to typically fall into the age range of 18–35 as people are still establishing or changing careers. Credit and/or RPL can be provided for those with existing skills and knowledge allowing such students to complete the course in a shorter time frame.