CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction

Building Trades Course

CRICOS Course Code

116042D

CRICOS Provider No.

04251D

Study Mode

Face to Face

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of building professionals who apply knowledge of structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects including residential and commercial with the following limitations:

Residential construction limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys.
Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.

Occupational titles may include:

Builder
General Foreperson
Building Inspector

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. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have access to a live building and construction workplace to meet the requirements detailed in the Assessment Requirements of core unit CPCCBC4008 Supervise communication and administration processes for building and construction projects.

Course Details

Course Code & Title

CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction
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Packaging rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

27 units of competency:
- 24 core units
- 3 elective units

Entry Requirements

Stamford College has the following entry requirements:

Age Requirements •All students must of the age of 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission.

English Requirement

Entry into this course requires IELTS band score of 6 or equivalent in line with regulations OR
Successful completion of a qualification from an Institute where mode of instructions was English and where the course duration was no less than 6 months OR
Completion of an approved English Language course OR
Successful completion of an English Placement Test

Academic Requirements

Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification OR
Successful completion of a qualification from an Institute where mode of instructions was English and where the course duration was no less than 12 months
Completion of unit “CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Delivery mode

This program is delivered in the classroom and through mandatory structured self- study. Practical face to face training is provided in a commercial kitchen. A work placement is also required.

Duration

60 weeks, including 50 study weeks and 10 weeks of holidays.

Course Location

5G-6G/427 Docklands Drive, Docklands, VIC-3008

Training Kitchen

847 Dandenong Road, Malvern East, VIC-3145

Study Load

Pathway

Course Fee

Tuition Fee: $AU 18,000
Non Tuition Fee: $AU 1,250
Estimated Total Course Cost: $AU 19,250

Units of Competency

CODE	TITLE
CORE UNITS
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCM2012	Work safely at heights
CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013	Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1014	Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCM3005	Calculate costs of construction work
CPCCOM2001	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM3001	Operate elevated work platforms upto 11 meters
CPCCPB3026	Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
CPCCPD2011	Handle and store painting and decorating materials
CPCCPD2012	Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
CPCCPD2013	Remove and replace doors and window components
CPCCPD3021	Prepare existing coated surface for painting
CPCCPD3035	Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
CPCCPD3031	Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry
CPCCCM2008	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCPD3022	Apply paint by brush and roller
CPCCPD3023	Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
CPCCPD3025	Match specific paint colours
CPCCPD3024	Apply paint by spray
CPCCPD3026	Apply stains and clear timber finishes
CPCCPD3027	Remove and apply wallpaper
CPCCPD3030	Apply protective paint coating systems
CPCCPD3028	Apply decorative paint finishes
CPCCPD3036	Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry
ELECTIVE UNITS
BSBESB301	Investigate business opportunities
CPCCPD3034	Apply advanced decorative paint finishes
BSBESB303	Organise finances for new business venture

Assessment Overview

Assessment Arrangements

Assessment for this program is designed to be practical and industry-aligned, ensuring you're evaluated on skills directly applicable to the workplace.

Assessment Methods

Your skills will be assessed using a variety of methods to provide a complete picture of your abilities, including:

Projects (incorporating role-plays and presentations)
Reports
Portfolios
Case Studies
Short answer questions

Workplace Simulation and Conditions

All assessments will take place in a simulated workplace environment. The tasks are designed to be authentic and must adhere to industry standards and safety requirements. You will be required to:

Reflect real work tasks and use authentic workplace documentation.
Perform tasks within industry-standard timeframes.
Work as part of a team with others.
Plan and prioritize competing work tasks.
Utilize standard workplace equipment (like computers and software).
Demonstrate consideration for workplace constraints such as time and budgets.

Your work will be evaluated against assessment criteria that reflect the quality of work expected by the industry.

Assessment Materials

The assessment package ensures students have everything they need for successful completion. The core Student Assessment Tasks document for each unit clearly outlines assignments, provides a Due Date Plan, and includes a mandatory Assessment Cover Sheet for submission.

To ensure a realistic assessment, additional simulated workplace materials (e.g., policy documents and templates) are included to fully support the practical, real-life task requirements.

Re-assessment

Each individual assessment task is graded as either Satisfactory (S) or Not Satisfactory (NS).

To be deemed Competent (C) for the entire unit, you must achieve a Satisfactory (S) outcome on all required assessment tasks. If you receive a Not Satisfactory (NS) on even one task, your overall unit outcome will be Not Yet Competent (NYC).

Re-Assessment Policy

You are allowed a total of three attempts to complete each individual task and achieve a 'Satisfactory' outcome.

Please Note: The third attempt is chargeable, and fees will apply as outlined in the fees and refunds policy.
If you are still assessed as Not Satisfactory after the third attempt, you will be required to re-enrol in the unit to continue.

Assessment Appeals

Appeals against any assessment decision must be lodged according to the Complaints and Appeals Policy found in the Student Handbook. The specific Complaints and Appeals Procedure will be used to deal with all submitted appeals.