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Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Melbourne Polytechnic, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Whether you’re an experienced builder or a graduate of the Certificate IV in Building and Construction, Melbourne Polytechnic’s Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50220 is designed to give you the skills to take your career to the next level. At Melbourne Polytechnic, you will learn in a hands-on environment with access to cutting edge technology, and qualified and industry-experienced teachers. Your learning won’t be confined to the classroom, with on-site training and opportunities to learn on the job. Designed with industry leadership in mind, you’ll learn the essentials of building management, including project risk, quality standards related to the construction industry, client liaison and relevant costing systems to prepare you for a future career in this exciting industry. Combined with the necessary industry experience, this qualification will allow you to be registered as a building practitioner in many categories.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
27 terms of coursework
- BSBOPS504- Manage business risk
- BSBPMG532- Manage project quality
- BSBPMG538- Manage project stakeholder engagement
- BSBWHS513- Lead WHS risk management
- CPCCBC4001- Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
- CPCCBC4003- Select
- prepare and administer a construction contract
- CPCCBC4004- Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
- CPCCBC4005- Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
- CPCCBC4008- Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
- CPCCBC4009- Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
- CPCCBC4010- Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
- CPCCBC4012- Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCBC4013- Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
- CPCCBC4014- Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
- CPCCBC4018- Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
- CPCCBC4053- Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
- CPCCBC5001- Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
- CPCCBC5002- Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
- CPCCBC5003- Supervise the planning of on-site building and construction work
- CPCCBC5004- Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
- CPCCBC5005- Select and manage building and construction contractors
- CPCCBC5007- Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
- CPCCBC5010- Manage construction work
- CPCCBC5011- Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
- CPCCBC5013- Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
- CPCCBC5018- Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys
- CPCCBC5019- Manage building and construction business finances
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
ArchitectANZSCO 232111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Full registration as an architect needs the accredited Master of Architecture plus logged practical experience and the Architectural Practice Examination, on top of the skills assessment.
Assessed by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
Landscape ArchitectANZSCO 232112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an AACA assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Requirements completed Year 12/VCE or equivalent, or have relevant industrial experience As part of the enrolment process, you will be required to attend a pre-training review with an Enrolment Centre Advisor. In your pre-training review, you and your Enrolment Centre Advisor will discuss: Your literacy, numeracy and digital literacy capability. This may be established through an assessment and/or other evidence provided during the enrolment process. Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency English: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
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