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Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)


 National Code: CPC50220
 TAFE SA Code: TP01345


2025 start

Description

Start now and gain the valuable skills needed to manage medium-rise construction projects in the residential and commercial sectors. This qualification is for people entering the construction industry in the commercial sector and for those already working in the sector as builders, site managers, and building supervisors. It’s ideal if you’re seeking career advancement within your existing employment. You will learn about building practice, codes and structures, estimates and tendering, contract management, risk and financial management, and project planning, as well as costing systems for medium rise construction, energy efficiency and sustainability, quality control, and managing client relationships. This Diploma may also be suitable for licensed builders seeking the managerial, technical skills, and knowledge needed to upgrade to medium rise construction.

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Duration
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30 months 

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Locations & Applications

Existing Worker Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Tonsley

805002

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Part Time
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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must be working in a relevant industry
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Entry Recommendations
Before an offer is made, you will be contacted by TAFE SA to confirm that you are currently employed in a relevant industry.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
Personal protective equipment including:

  • hi-visibility clothing
  • safety helmet
  • safety shoes or boots
  • safety glasses
  • a metric tape measure.

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 30 month course
Subsidised
$2,235
$11,175
Concession
$1,584
$7,920
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$8,810
$44,051

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

  • Help with Fees

    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Commercial construction manager.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (CPC50220)
    This course covers safety, project quality and risk, building codes and standards, contracts, costing, structural principles and tender documentation. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 24 core units and 3 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor 100
    Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings 18
    Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings 22
    Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction 200
    Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects 50
    Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects 40
    Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions 200
    Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys 300
    Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects 60
    Lead WHS risk management 40
    Manage building and construction business finances 50
    Manage business risk 60
    Manage construction work 150
    Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction 150
    Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects 40
    Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects 60
    Prepare and evaluate tender documentation 20
    Prepare simple building sketches and drawings 40
    Produce labour and material schedules for ordering 40
    Read and interpret plans and specifications 30
    Select and manage building and construction contractors 40
    Select, prepare and administer a construction contract 50
    Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects 40
    Supervise the planning of on-site building and construction work 200

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Manage energy efficient building methods and strategies 70
    Manage project quality 40
    Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials 60

Further Information

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Course guide

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Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
TP01345
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