CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

VU course code: CPC50220 | CRICOS: 111132J | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

2 years full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

Online, Face to Face with eLearning

Fees

Free TAFE

No tuition fees for eligible students

Location

Sunshine

Next start date

28 January 2025

Application closes

13 March 2025

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Overview

Become a highly-skilled building project manager with a Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50220 at Victoria University (VU).

Gain specialist skills and knowledge from experienced industry professionals and equip yourself to run a successful construction business in residential, industrial or commercial.

At VU, everything you learn in your building and construction course has direct links to the real world, from the latest industry-standard knowledge to practical on-site projects.

You’ll learn about all aspects of running a small-to-medium construction business, including:

quantity surveying
planning and scheduling of labour and materials
selecting contractors
managing project risk and quality
supervising work sites
construction technology
managing workplace safety
applying business codes and standards
structural principles for residential and commercial constructions
interpretation of plans and specifications
small business finance.

: 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 the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects including residential and commercial with the following limitations:

Residential construction limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys.

Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.
: If you’re already working in the construction industry or undertaking a traineeship, you can study this course full-time or part-time alongside your work.
Choose from either:
full time: two years on-campus, three days a week 9am–5pm on weekdays
part time: four years online, two to three nights a week 5pm–8pm on weeknights.
The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is a highly practical course that integrates with your work in the construction industry, so you must have access to active building sites while you’re studying.
: At VU, you’ll learn from teachers who have the latest industry-standard skills and years of experience on job sites. Plus, get industry and professional experience through:
site visits
industry projects
live work
industry endorsed workshops
industry simulation.
: You’ll develop your skills at our unique construction hub, a multi-million-dollar trade training centre with a six-star green rating on our Sunshine Campus.
The modern high-tech labs and dynamic workshops include:
concrete laboratory
survey laboratory
engine laboratory
soldering/construction laboratories
power systems laboratory
computer workstations with simulation and modelling software.

This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Standard applicants must complete to determine suitability:

Pre-training Review (PTR)

Literacy and numeracy assessment.

attend an interview

In addition, practical demonstration of skills on a building and construction site will/may be required for some units of competency, near the completion of the course. Students will/may need to have access to a building and construction site. However, if the student is not working in an appropriate industry, VU can support the student with veer simulation activities.

Traineeship applicants must complete to determine suitability:

Pre-training Review (PTR)

Literacy and numeracy assessment

must have an active employer

must be registered as a trainee and have an active Epsilon number prior to commencing the course.

attend an interview

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course.

Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

Special entry programs

Special admission programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Learn more about special entry programs

VU Early Entry

If you're currently in Year 11 or 12, our exclusive VU Early Entry program comes with a Conditional Offer to the course of your choosing*, a personalised course plan, special events, exclusive discounts and access to one-on-one course advice.

*Conditions apply.

Learn more about VU Early Entry

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To be awarded the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), 27 units must be completed consisting of:

24 core units
3 elective units, of which:

- a maximum of one unit may be from any training package or accredited course as long as it ensures the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.