Diploma of Building and Construction

**Important Notice

This course has been superseded by and is not equivalent CPC50308 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management).

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Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

For further information on this qualification; please visit

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC50320

Course ID

CPC50320

Campus

Melbourne, Sydney

Level

Diploma

Method

Face to Face, Online

The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

Occupational titles may include:

Project Manager
Construction Manager
Estimating Manager
Sales Manager

To Apply for courses as an international student, please complete the Enrolment Form with the required supporting documents.

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Intake dates for CPC50320 – Diploma of Building and Construction

Intake Dates
We have intakes for every month throughout the year for both Sydney and Melbourne Campus.

Entry Requirements

Students must be over 18 years of age,

Students must have completed an overseas equivalent of Year 10 or higher qualification.

Students must have either an IELTS score of 5.5 total or above with no band lower than 5.0 or equivalent.

For more information please contact SMC Admission Officer /Marketing Officer.

Entry requirements will be checked at enrollment in line with the RTO’s Student entry requirements, selection, enrolment and orientation policy.

At SMC, our International students are expected to meet minimum English Language requirements in line with the RTO’s Student entry requirements, selection, enrollment and orientation policy. Student are also required to complete Identify Learners Needs Form to complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy analysis for each student before relevant corrective actions are implemented.

Course Structure and Mode of Delivery

There are 15 units of competency in this qualification. This will deliver over 78 weeks. The elective units are to be chosen as follows: up to 7 units from general elective units a maximum of two units may be from any training package or accredited course as long as they ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome ( Click here to go to E-Learning site ).

Following 15 units need to be completed. These include 8 core units and 7 elective units as per training package requirements:

Resources

Students will be provided with access to the following resources required to complete the qualification successfully upon enrollment:

Classroom

Tables and chairs

Whiteboard

Data projector

VCR/DVD Player and TV

Computer Lab

Software such as Microsoft Office and MYOB

PPT Slides

Unit of Competency

Assessments

Assessment Methods

Assessment is structured throughout the course. If students are unable to achieve competency, additional support is provided through mentoring and access to re-assessment as outlined in our policies and procedures. Assessment requires achievement across all tasks to demonstrate competence and includes:

Direct observation i.e., simulated off-the-job situation that reflects the workplace.

Product based methods i.e., reports, displays, work samples, role plays, and presentations.

Portfolio i.e., written documents, photographs, videos or logbooks.

Questioning i.e., written or oral questioning, conducting interviews and questionnaires.

Course Credit

Students who have completed corresponding units of competency and/or units contained within the packaging rules can apply for Credit Transfer. For more information, see our current policies and procedures at our Download section. Click here to go to downloads

Pathways from the CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction

After achieving the CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction, candidates may undertake Advanced Diploma level qualifications or a range of Building and Construction program at a higher level.

Other Information

Before enrollment, each student should ensure they meet the following requirements:

Read and understand the complete student handbook available at https://sydneymetrocollege.edu.au/student-handbook

Read and understand all policies and procedures available as https://www.sydneymetrocollege.edu.au/downloads/

Provide the organisation with their USI number. For more information, please visit https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi

A student may require to complete a SMC LLN test.

*Conditions apply

SMC reserves the right to discontinue or alter any course date, tuition or service fee, location, timetable or staffing without prior notice.