Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
CPC50320
BGD9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 24/12/2024 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 15/09/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 15/01/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 27/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of senior managers within building and construction firms.
Occupational titles may include:
Project manager
Construction manager
Estimating manager
Sales manager.
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:- Fifteen (15) units of competency:
- Eight (8) core units
- Seven (7) elective units.
The elective units are to be chosen as follows:
- Up to seven (7) units from general elective units
- A maximum of two (2) 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
Prerequisite units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code on TGA indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table on TGA for details.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCP33 | CPCCBC5007 | Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ02 | CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ00 | CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings | 22 | Unit of competency |
| OBA98 | BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCN39 | CPCCBC5019 | Manage building and construction business finances | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCE50 | BSBPMG536 | Manage project risk | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ41 | CPCCBC5002 | Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCP23 | CPCCBC5005 | Select and manage building and construction contractors | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to seven (7) units may be selected from the electives list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W616 | CPC50308 | Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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