Advance your building and construction management career with this technical qualification. This course meets the technical requirements for a Builder Low or Medium Rise licence in Queensland.
CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Take the next step to successful management of a residential, commercial or industrial building business with this technical qualification. Complete this course so you can apply for a Builder - Low Rise or Builder - Medium Rise licence.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in construction management roles has grown very strongly and is likely to see strong growth in the future. It is anticipated there will be around 54,000 job openings in this area over the next five years, ensuring your skills will be in high demand.
This course will teach you building and construction theory and practices related to low and medium-rise buildings. You will extend your knowledge to building surveying, job supervision and safety management. Our industry-expert teachers will help you develop project management skills in contract administration, project planning and costing, and resource and financial management.
Successful completion of this qualification meets the requirements for both a Builder - Medium Rise and Builder - Low Rise licence and will equip you with the skills you need to successfully manage a construction business for residential, commercial or industrial buildings.
TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding and is a registered provider in the CSQ Higher Level Skills and Apprentice Advance Plus programs - this course is subsidised under one of these programs. It is important to note that only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.
TAFE Queensland's partnerships with Australia's top universities means you will be credited for your time with us if you decide to upgrade your qualification. Successful completion of your Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) will qualify you for credit towards an Associate Degree of Business or Engineering with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ).
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBOHS504BApply principles of OHS risk managementUnit code: BSBOHS504B Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a generic approach to identify hazards, and to assess and control occupational health and safety (OHS) risks. |
Apply principles of OHS risk management | |
BSBPMG505AManage project qualityUnit code: BSBPMG505A Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage quality within projects. It covers determining quality requirements, implementing quality assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects. |
Manage project quality | |
BSBPMG508AManage project riskUnit code: BSBPMG508A Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage risk within a project to avoid adverse effects on project outcomes. It covers determining, monitoring and controlling project risks, and assessing risk management outcomes. |
Manage project risk | |
CPCCBC4001AApply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projectsUnit code: CPCCBC4001A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to the construction processes of residential and low rise commercial buildings (low rise' licensing classification with reference to Class 1 and 10 construction and Classes 2 to 9 with a gross floor area not exceeding 2000 square metres, not including Type A or Type B construction). To successfully construct low rise buildings requires a thorough knowledge of the purpose and content of the Building Code of Australia (BCA), coupled with the ability to interpret other codes and standards related to a specific building. |
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects | |
CPCCBC4003ASelect and prepare a construction contractUnit code: CPCCBC4003A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to select and prepare appropriate construction contracts, including the sections, clauses and conditions for low rise construction projects. The ability to interpret complex documents, communicate clearly and succinctly and negotiate are essential skills. |
Select and prepare a construction contract | |
CPCCBC4004AIdentify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projectsUnit code: CPCCBC4004A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to establish the estimated costs associated with the acquisition of materials and labour on building and construction sites, together with the application of relevant overhead costs and margins. Knowledge of physical resource and supplier identification, assessment of the availability of and requirements for skilled labour and application of appropriate codes, regulations and approvals gaining processes is essential. |
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | |
CPCCBC4010BApply structural principles to residential low rise constructionsUnit code: CPCCBC4010B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply structural principles to the erection or demolition of low rise residential structures using conventional methods. The unit addresses those structures classified by the Building Code of Australia (BCA) as Class 1 and Class 10. Knowledge of the application of structural principles in accordance with Australian standards is essential. |
Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions | |
CPCCBC4013APrepare and evaluate tender documentationUnit code: CPCCBC4013A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to evaluate contract specifications and information and to prepare tender documents associated with projects in the building and construction industries. Knowledge of tender preparation and interpretation of project demands and requirements and the capability to bring together a body of diverse information are essential. How to find the information and present it in a manner that meets organisational needs in short timeframes is important, as is the ability to manage time effectively. |
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation | |
CPCCBC5001BApply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projectsUnit code: CPCCBC5001B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to the construction processes of medium rise commercial and wide span buildings (medium rise licensing classification with reference to Classes 1 and 10 construction, Classes 2 and 3 to a maximum of 3 storeys, and Classes 4 to 9 to a maximum of 3 storeys, not including Type A construction). To successfully construct medium rise buildings requires thorough knowledge of the purpose and content of the Building Code of Australia (BCA), coupled with the ability to interpret other codes and standards related to a specific building. |
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects | |
CPCCBC5002AMonitor costing systems on medium rise building and construction projectsUnit code: CPCCBC5002A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to monitor building or construction costing systems. The processes and practices involved in supervising and monitoring costing systems result in the ongoing maintenance of cost control and the production of expenditure schedules and other arrangements, which ensure contracts or projects remain on budget. In order to achieve the outcomes for this unit, knowledge of relevant legislation, codes and standards, industry estimating and costing systems, and financial principles is required. |
Monitor costing systems on medium rise building and construction projects | |
CPCCBC5003ASupervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction workUnit code: CPCCBC5003A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to supervise the planning process and organisation of on-site building or construction work projects up to and including medium rise commercial and wide span buildings (medium rise licensing classification with reference to Class 1 and 10 construction, Class 2 and 3 to a maximum of 3 storeys, Class 4 to 9 to a maximum of 3 storeys, not including Type A construction). |
Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work | |
CPCCBC5010BManage construction workUnit code: CPCCBC5010B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to manage construction work and/or projects, which may involve fulfilling single or multi-site commercial contractual obligations. To successfully manage construction projects requires knowledge of relevant industry legislation, codes, standards, methods, procedures and practices as well as the ability to communicate effectively with others. |
Manage construction work | |
CPCCBC5018AApply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildingsUnit code: CPCCBC5018A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply structural principles to the building of medium rise buildings. The design and construction of medium rise buildings require the input of a range of skilled professionals, including architects and engineers. The building and construction professional plays a significant role within this project team and requires the ability to communicate effectively with building design professionals, and develop sound and safe practices in relation to structural procedures on site. |
Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings |
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Gold Coast | ||
CPCCBC4012BRead and interpret plans and specificationsUnit code: CPCCBC4012B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to read and interpret plans and specifications applicable to low rise residential and commercial projects in order to inform estimation, planning and supervisory activities. |
Read and interpret plans and specifications | |
CPCCBC4016AAdminister a construction contractUnit code: CPCCBC4016A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to administer building and construction contracts for either residential or commercial projects. |
Administer a construction contract | |
CPCCBC5004ASupervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materialsUnit code: CPCCBC5004A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to supervise the systems through which materials are selected, acquired and stored on site for building or construction work up to and including medium rise projects. It ensures the delivery to the site of materials that meet contract specifications and service requirements for commercial projects. To achieve the outcomes for this unit, knowledge of relevant building construction materials and technologies, environmental effects on materials and testing procedures is required. |
Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials | |
CPCCBC5005ASelect and manage building and construction contractorsUnit code: CPCCBC5005A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to select and manage building and construction contractors. It covers the processes and practices involved in supervising the systems through which the selection and management of subcontract resources occurs within the organisation, and through which subcontracting needs are identified and quantified. In order to achieve the outcomes for this unit, knowledge of relevant industry legislation, standards and codes, the subcontracting system and industrial relations processes is required. |
Select and manage building and construction contractors | |
CPCCBC5009AIdentify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projectsUnit code: CPCCBC5009A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify drawings, specifications and requirements for services in a range of medium rise and wide span commercial projects. It requires an ability to identify and evaluate differing methods and services in accordance with building regulations and standards. |
Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects | |
Greater Brisbane | ||
CPCCBC4011BApply structural principles to commercial low rise constructionsUnit code: CPCCBC4011B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply structural principles to the erection or demolition of low rise projects of a more complex nature than single residential dwellings, which are typically commercial structures classified in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) as Classes 2 to 9 with a gross floor area not exceeding 2000 square metres but not including Type A or Type B construction. Knowledge of the application of structural principles in accordance with Australian standards is essential. |
Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions | |
CPCCBC4018AApply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projectsUnit code: CPCCBC4018A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to conduct basic measuring and levelling techniques as part of the set-out procedures performed on building projects. It includes the use of technical instruments, application of standard procedures and performance of calculations necessary in the set-out of construction projects. |
Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects | |
CPCCBC5004ASupervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materialsUnit code: CPCCBC5004A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to supervise the systems through which materials are selected, acquired and stored on site for building or construction work up to and including medium rise projects. It ensures the delivery to the site of materials that meet contract specifications and service requirements for commercial projects. To achieve the outcomes for this unit, knowledge of relevant building construction materials and technologies, environmental effects on materials and testing procedures is required. |
Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials | |
CPCCBC5005ASelect and manage building and construction contractorsUnit code: CPCCBC5005A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to select and manage building and construction contractors. It covers the processes and practices involved in supervising the systems through which the selection and management of subcontract resources occurs within the organisation, and through which subcontracting needs are identified and quantified. In order to achieve the outcomes for this unit, knowledge of relevant industry legislation, standards and codes, the subcontracting system and industrial relations processes is required. |
Select and manage building and construction contractors | |
CPCCBC5006BApply site surveys and set-out procedures to medium rise building projectsUnit code: CPCCBC5006B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply site surveys and set-out procedures to medium rise building and construction projects. It addresses the skills and practices required to measure, record and interpret data using measuring and levelling equipment and to set out building projects. The ability to operate specific surveying equipment and apply calculations and knowledge of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian standards are essential. |
Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to medium rise building projects | |
CPCCBC5009AIdentify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projectsUnit code: CPCCBC5009A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify drawings, specifications and requirements for services in a range of medium rise and wide span commercial projects. It requires an ability to identify and evaluate differing methods and services in accordance with building regulations and standards. |
Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects | |
Online | ||
CPCCBC4011BApply structural principles to commercial low rise constructionsUnit code: CPCCBC4011B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply structural principles to the erection or demolition of low rise projects of a more complex nature than single residential dwellings, which are typically commercial structures classified in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) as Classes 2 to 9 with a gross floor area not exceeding 2000 square metres but not including Type A or Type B construction. Knowledge of the application of structural principles in accordance with Australian standards is essential. |
Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions | |
CPCCBC4012BRead and interpret plans and specificationsUnit code: CPCCBC4012B Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to read and interpret plans and specifications applicable to low rise residential and commercial projects in order to inform estimation, planning and supervisory activities. |
Read and interpret plans and specifications | |
CPCCBC5004ASupervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materialsUnit code: CPCCBC5004A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to supervise the systems through which materials are selected, acquired and stored on site for building or construction work up to and including medium rise projects. It ensures the delivery to the site of materials that meet contract specifications and service requirements for commercial projects. To achieve the outcomes for this unit, knowledge of relevant building construction materials and technologies, environmental effects on materials and testing procedures is required. |
Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials | |
CPCCBC5005ASelect and manage building and construction contractorsUnit code: CPCCBC5005A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to select and manage building and construction contractors. It covers the processes and practices involved in supervising the systems through which the selection and management of subcontract resources occurs within the organisation, and through which subcontracting needs are identified and quantified. In order to achieve the outcomes for this unit, knowledge of relevant industry legislation, standards and codes, the subcontracting system and industrial relations processes is required. |
Select and manage building and construction contractors | |
CPCCBC5009AIdentify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projectsUnit code: CPCCBC5009A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify drawings, specifications and requirements for services in a range of medium rise and wide span commercial projects. It requires an ability to identify and evaluate differing methods and services in accordance with building regulations and standards. |
Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects |
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Anytime | up to 2 years | Part time 15 hours per week | Full fee: $7,885 CSQ funded: $0 |
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