Course overview
Prepare for management and supervisory responsibilities in residential and commercial building projects.
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Entry requirements
- English language, literacy and numeracy evidence may be required
- Australian Year 12 or equivalent
- At least 18 years old at course commencement
- Access to a suitable computer and reliable internet
Delivery & assessment
- Full-time, face-to-face delivery
- Learning and assessment through classroom, project and practical activities
- Assessment tasks vary by unit
- Student and academic support available
Course structure
To achieve this qualification, students complete 27 units — 24 core and 3 electives.
24 core units
- BSBOPS504Manage business risk
- BSBWHS513Lead WHS risk management
- CPCCBC4001Apply building codes and standards to Class 1 and 10 buildings
- CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
- CPCCBC4004Identify and produce estimated costs for building projects
- CPCCBC4005Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
- CPCCBC4008Supervise site communication and administration processes
- CPCCBC4009Apply legal requirements to building projects
- CPCCBC4010Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
- CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCBC4013Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
- CPCCBC4014Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
- CPCCBC4018Apply site surveys and set-out procedures
- CPCCBC4053Apply building codes and standards to Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
- CPCCBC5001Apply building codes and standards to Type B construction
- CPCCBC5002Monitor costing systems on complex projects
- CPCCBC5003Supervise planning of onsite building work
- CPCCBC5005Select and manage building contractors
- CPCCBC5007Administer legal obligations of a building contractor
- CPCCBC5010Manage construction work
- CPCCBC5011Manage environmental practices in construction
- CPCCBC5013Manage technical and legal reports
- CPCCBC5018Apply structural principles to buildings up to 3 storeys
- CPCCBC5019Manage building business finances
Elective selectionThe elective list below reflects the planned course structure. Electives may change to meet training package or delivery requirements; Admissions can confirm the current training plan.
3 elective units
- BSBPMG532Manage project quality
- BSBPMG538Manage project stakeholder engagement
- CPCCBC4026Arrange building applications and approvals
Study and career pathways
- Builder
- Construction manager
- Site manager
- Further higher education