Take your building and construction management career to the next level with this advanced qualification. Apply for your Builder Project Management Services licence and become a qualified project manager or job site supervisor for high-rise construction work.
CPC60212 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Progress your project management career in the building and construction industry with this advanced course. This course meets the technical requirements for you to apply for your Builder Project Management Services licence.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as construction managers grew very strongly over the past five years and is expected to continue to see strong growth. There are likely to be around 54,000 job openings in this area over the next five years.
In this course you will gain advanced knowledge of building projects to allow you to provide advisory, administrative and management services for the construction of large, high-rise and complex buildings. You will learn to apply structural principles, assess faults, apply building codes and standards, and manage compliance with legal obligations. You may also gain the skills required to administer project contracts and certify timing, quality and cost matters.
Successful completion of this course will open up opportunities as a building project manager. You will be able to apply for your Builder Project Management Services licence and provide services for high-rise and complex building projects.
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 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) will qualify you for credit towards a Bachelor of Construction degree with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ).
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.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 6 elective units from the list below.
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BSBOHS603BAnalyse and evaluate OHS riskUnit code: BSBOHS603B Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct a formal risk assessment comprising analysis and evaluation of occupational health and safety (OHS) risk. It has been designed to be consistent with the Australian Standard, AS/NZS 4360: 2004 Risk management. |
Analyse and evaluate OHS risk | |
CPCCBC6001BApply building codes and standards to the construction process for large building projectsUnit code: CPCCBC6001B 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 large, high rise and complex buildings (open licensing classification with special reference to Type A buildings). To successfully comply with relevant standards and codes in large constructions requires a thorough knowledge of the purpose of the National Construction Code (NCC) coupled with the ability to interpret specific standards in relation to the design and specifications of building projects. |
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for large building projects | |
CPCCBC6003AEstablish, maintain and review contract administration procedures and frameworksUnit code: CPCCBC6003A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to manage the establishment, maintenance and review of contract administration procedures and frameworks of a building or civil work contract in an organisation involved in either residential or commercial projects. It supports the establishment of a soundly based contract management system necessary to produce accurate and successful project outcomes in accordance with organisational guidelines. |
Establish, maintain and review contract administration procedures and frameworks | |
CPCCBC6018AManage processes for complying with legal obligations of a building or construction contractorUnit code: CPCCBC6018A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to manage the processes to ensure the legal obligations of a building or construction contractor involved in either residential or commercial contracting projects are fully met. It involves managing relationships with advisors and ensuring that the organisation meets the requirements of licensing, health and safety, welfare, workers compensation, taxation, insurance, fair trading and environmental legislation. |
Manage processes for complying with legal obligations of a building or construction contractor |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
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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 | |
CPCCBC6005AManage tender developments for major projectsUnit code: CPCCBC6005A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to manage tender developments for major projects. It covers the facilitation, implementation and management of the tender development system in a building and construction organisation involved in residential and/or commercial projects. It supports the production of tenders that are based on sound economic, business, and human and physical resource data in accordance with the necessary organisational guidelines. |
Manage tender developments for major projects | |
CPCCBC6011AEstablish systems to develop and monitor building and construction costsUnit code: CPCCBC6011A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to facilitate, implement and maintain a construction costing system in a building and construction organisation which is involved in either residential or commercial projects. It supports the establishment of the human resources and facilities necessary to produce accurate and successful costing information, providing a basis for accurate estimating and tendering processes in accordance with organisational guidelines. |
Establish systems to develop and monitor building and construction costs | |
CPCCBC6014AApply structural principles to the construction of large, high rise and complex buildingsUnit code: CPCCBC6014A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply structural principles to the building of large, high rise and complex buildings. The design and construction of large buildings requires 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 large, high rise and complex buildings | |
CPCCBC6016AAssess construction faults in large building projectsUnit code: CPCCBC6016A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify construction faults in large, high rise and complex buildings (open' licensing classification with special reference to Type A buildings). It includes the identification and evaluation of construction problems and determination of alternative methods in accordance with legislative requirements. Builders and other related construction industry professionals for whom this unit is relevant, exercise personal judgement based on their knowledge, skills and experience. They must also coordinate the input and expertise of a range of other professionals in order to assess construction faults and determine appropriate responses. |
Assess construction faults in large building projects | |
CPCCBC6017AEvaluate services layout and connection methods for the planning of large building projectsUnit code: CPCCBC6017A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to evaluate the layout of services and connection methods in large, high rise and complex buildings (open' licensing classification with special reference to Type A buildings). It includes the evaluation of cold and hot water supply, sewerage layout, electric and electronic installation requirements, and smoke and fire preventative systems. It requires compliance with relevant legislation, Australian standards and the Building Code of Australia (BCA). |
Evaluate services layout and connection methods for the planning of large building projects |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
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