CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Diploma of Building and Construction is a practical course that covers common practical skills and knowledge required for the building and construction industry. Training and assessment is delivered by registered builders in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment.

After successfully completing this qualification you will have all the required knowledge to apply to become a registered builder in the class of Domestic Builder (Unlimited) with the Victorian Building Authority. Additional criteria applies, please visit the Victorian Building Authority website for more information.

This course is delivered by National Construction Training (NCT), a trading name of National Training Services Pty Ltd (RTO 21254).

DURATION

The maximum duration for this program is 20 months part time.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Career outcomes after completing this course may include:

Builder
Construction Manager
Building Project Manager

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WHO IS IT FOR?

The diploma is suitable for those with experience or who are currently working in the building and construction industry. If you are new to the industry with less than three years’ work experience, the Dual Qualification is recommended.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no prerequisites, however you should be employed within the building and construction industry.

You should also hold the unit CPCCWHS1001 Work Safely in the construction industry (White Card) before commencing this program, or within four weeks of commencing. NCT can refer you to quality providers that deliver this unit.

TUITION FEES

National Training Services can access state government funding for this qualification through the Victorian Skills First funding program. Participants who are eligible for Skills First funding will pay no tuition fees. If participants are not eligible for funding a fee may be required, please contact NTS for details on fee for service costs.

VICTORIAN SKILLS FIRST ELIGIBILITY

You may be eligible for Skills First Funding if you are:

an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen
under 20 years old;

over 20 years old and enrolling into a qualification higher than the highest qualification already held

CERTIFICATION

To be awarded the CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) competency must be achieved in eighteen (18) units of competency. These are comprised of:

Thirteen core competency standard units
Five elective units

View the full list of units of competency here →

NTS PATHWAYS

None

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

It is recommended to bring a laptop or tablet to access supporting learning materials.

ASSESSMENT

Short answer questions
Classroom activities
Projects related to building codes; structural principles; risk management; project management; project quality; contract management; legal requirements; Victorian Building Authority requirements; and preparation of plans and drawings

LEARNING

Classroom presentations
Research
PowerPoint delivery
Practical demonstration and practice
Group discussions
Class activities

TRAINING LOCATIONS

National Construction Training has three training locations in Victoria:

THOMASTOWN | 3 Lucknow Crescent, 3074

DERRIMUT | 6/31 Elgar Road Derrimut, 3026

DANDENONG | 5 Broadlands Street, 3175

Helpful links

training.gov.au – for detailed course information.

vba.vic.gov.au – Victorian Building Authority.

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Brokering Arrangements

National Training Services has appointed a broker to identify and negotiate with workplaces or individuals wishing to undertake this training. See National Training Services Brokers List on our Compliance page for details.

Compliance with Regulatory Requirements

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