Understanding how a building comes together is just a small part of managing a construction project. Costs change, contracts need overseeing, contractors need managing, building codes need meeting and quality and safety need to be considered through the whole project. The Diploma of Building and Construction is a great way to broaden your knowledge of project management within the building industry and further develop your skills.
The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) includes areas of practice including estimating, contracts, construction planning, building codes, contractor management, risk, finances and project quality. If you're considering studying a Diploma of Building and Construction in Melbourne , understanding these skills can help you decide if the qualification is right for your experience and future study or career goals.
The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is a nationally recognised qualification that develops knowledge used in managing residential and commercial building projects.
The national qualification covers skills in structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, construction contracts, selecting a contractor, quality control and managing construction work. Residential construction within the qualification is limited to Class 1 and 10 buildings of no more than three storeys, while commercial construction is limited to specified Class 2–9 buildings.
At KAL Training, the course runs for 60 weeks, excluding holidays, and is available through classroom-based, workplace, distance learning and virtual/blended delivery modes.
Building projects require different decisions at different stages. The Diploma of Building and Construction combines a number of skills involved in planning, co-ordinating and managing construction work rather than specialising in one technical area.
One of the main topics discussed is the cost of building projects. Students will learn how to prepare estimated costs, labour and material schedules, monitor costing systems on complex projects and manage building business finances.
These skills help learners to understand how costs of construction can be planned, monitored and documented during a project.
The management of construction projects relies heavily on contracts. CPC50220 covers skills in the selection, preparation and administration of construction contracts and the preparation and evaluation of tender documentation.
The students also get to learn about the legal responsibilities of the building and construction contractors. They get to learn the administrative duties related to the construction projects.
Good construction management depends on effective planning before and during site activities.
The course covers planning of onsite building work, management of building work, site communication and administration, labour and material scheduling and contractor management. These are more of a general idea of how different aspects of a construction project should be coordinated.
Construction managers need to understand the information contained in plans and specifications and how it relates to the work being undertaken.
CPC50220 covers reading and interpreting plans and specifications, structural principles, building sketches, site surveys and set-out procedures. It also includes structural principles relevant to buildings up to three storeys.
Compliance is another important part of construction project management.
Students learn to understand building codes and standards as they relate to various types of building classifications and legal requirements related to building and construction projects. The qualification also includes professional, technical and legal reports related to construction projects.
Managing a construction project also involves recognising risks and maintaining appropriate quality processes.
The course content includes business risk and WHS risk management and project quality, which will help students to develop a wider understanding of how risk and quality considerations fit into construction project management.
Construction projects often involve different contractors, suppliers and stakeholders working towards the same project outcome.
The course builds skills in contractor selection and management, stakeholder engagement management for projects, site communication and administrative procedures. These areas can develop better coordination and communication skills for construction environments for learners.
The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) requires 27 units of competency, consisting of:
At KAL Training, the selected units cover areas such as construction contracts, estimating, plans and specifications, building codes, structural principles, site planning, contractor management, construction finances, WHS, project quality and stakeholder engagement.
KAL Training specifies no formal entry requirements for CPC50220. However, students are required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy assessment and pre-training review to help determine suitability for the course and identify potential support needs.
Students also require a White Card at enrolment or before undertaking training involving site-based activities.
The national qualification also requires access to a live building and construction workplace to meet the assessment requirements of the core unit CPCCBC4008.
Eligible students may be able to access government-funded training for the Diploma of Building and Construction at KAL Training through classroom-based or blended study. Funding is subject to current eligibility requirements and the availability of funded places.
Under Victoria's Skills First program, eligible students can access government-subsidised training that reduces tuition fees. Eligibility generally considers citizenship or residency status, where training takes place, and limits on subsidised courses. Students should have their individual eligibility assessed before relying on government funding. Students can get in touch with KAL Training to check their eligibility.
Q.1 Is government funding automatically available for the course?
No. Government funding is subject to individual eligibility, applicable funding requirements and the availability of funded places. Contact KAL Training to have your eligibility assessed before enrolling in a government-funded place.
Q.2 How long does CPC50220 take at KAL Training?
The course duration is 60 weeks, excluding holidays.
Q.3 What career areas are associated with CPC50220?
The national qualification identifies occupational titles that may include builder, general foreperson and building inspector. These are possible occupational outcomes associated with the qualification and should not be interpreted as guaranteed employment or licensing outcomes.
Q.4 Does the diploma include practical construction experience?
Some assessment requirements involve practical application in a building and construction environment. In particular, the national qualification requires access to a live building and construction workplace for specific assessment requirements.