Get the skills you need to work effectively as a builder

You will learn essential skills from our industry professionals.  You will learn how to

• apply building codes and standards
• select and prepare a construction contracts
• identify and produce estimated costs for building projects
• prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• monitor costing systems on building and construction projects
• supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work
• manage construction work
• apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings
• apply principles of OHS risk management
• manage project quality
• manage project risk

This qualification will help you to meet the licensing and registration requirements to become registered builders.

• Location:
  Newport
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
• School:
  School of Construction Industries
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  CPC50210
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• Builder
• Estimator
• Building Supervisor

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with clients. This qualification is designed to assist in meeting the licensing/registration requirements of those wishing to become a registered builder.

• Apply Building Codes and Standards to the Construction Process for Low Rise Building Projects

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4001A

• Select and Prepare a Construction Contract

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4003A

• Identify and Produce Estimated Costs for Building and Construction Projects

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4004A

• Apply Structural Principles to Residential Low Rise Constructions

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4010B

• Prepare and Evaluate Tender Documentation

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4013A

• Apply Building Codes and Standards to the Construction Process for Medium Rise Building Projects

  Unit code

  CPCCBC5001B

• Monitor Costing Systems on Medium Rise Building and Construction Projects

  Unit code

  CPCCBC5002A

• Supervise the Planning of on-Site Medium Rise Building or Construction Work

  Unit code

  CPCCBC5003A

• Manage Construction Work

  Unit code

  CPCCBC5010B

• Apply Structural Principles to the Construction of Medium Rise Buildings

  Unit code

  CPCCBC5018A

• Apply Principles of OHS Risk Management

  Unit code

  BSBOHS504B

• Manage Project Quality

  Unit code

  BSBPMG505A

• Manage Project Risk

  Unit code

  BSBPMG508A

• Apply Site Surveys and Set-Out Procedures to Medium Rise Building Projects

  Unit code

  CPCCBC5006B

• Manage Environmental Management Practices and Processes in Building and Construction

  Unit code

  CPCCBC5011A

• Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development

  Unit code

  BSBWOR501B

• Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4012A

• Evaluate Services Layout and Connection Methods for Residential and Commercial Buildings Up to Three Storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6005A

• Administer the Legal Obligations of a Building or Construction Contract

  Unit code

  CPCCBC5007A

18 units of competency are required for award of this qualification: 13 compulsory units 5 elective units.

• TAFE: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent
• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent
• International: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent
• Mature: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent