This qualification reflects the role of builders, site managers and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses who apply knowledge of structural principles, codes, standards and legal requirements to Class 1 and 10, to a maximum of two storeys and Class 2 to 9 Type C constructions, and who plan and supervise safe building and construction work, prepare and administer contracts, and who apply quality principles to building and construction projects.

Building relates to construction and Site Management is about managing the factors around construction, such as the deployment of crews with specialised skills (including builders), product compliance, deployment of contract specialised skills, weather and site location.

Occupational titles depending on packaging options selected may include:

• Builder
• Construction Supervisor
• Site Manager
• Site Supervisor
• Leading Hand

This program is delivered in the classroom and simulated workshop. Practical face-to-face training is provided in a simulated workshop.

International students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age before commencement of course.
• Have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
• Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
  • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
  • Successful completion of an English Placement Test
  • 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 substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
  • Pre-entry Oxford Placement Test of result no less than B2 with no category lower than B1.

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted.  Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

*Other English proficiency documentation or test reports will be reviewed as per Australian Government Department of Human Affairs https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/functional-english/

This qualification will be delivered over 54 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment and 12 weeks of holidays.

Core Units

• CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
• CPCCBC4002 Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
• CPCCBC4007 Plan building or construction work
• 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
• CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects C
• CPCCBC4021 Minimise waste on the building and construction site
• CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings

Elective Units

• BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
• CPCCBC4003 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
• CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
• CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
• BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
• BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development

Tuition Fee (Onshore) : $17,000
Resource Fee : $500
Enrolment Fee : $500 (Non-refundable)
Total Fee : $ 18,000

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Possible job outcomes:

• Builder
• Construction Supervisor
• Site Manager
• Site Supervisor
• Leading Hand

• Brisbane
• Gold Coast