Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50220

Course 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.

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. 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. Builder licensing varies across

States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may
be required. The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the
following link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC50220

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”

Course Details

Delivery mode : This program is delivered in the classroom and through mandatory
structured self- study. Practical face to face training is provided in a carpentry workshop and
live construction sites.

Duration 55 weeks, including 51 study weeks and 4 weeks of holidays.

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

Practical Classes: At various construction sites, Check Practical Training and Assessment
section for more details.

Study Load 20 hours a week in the classroom and 4 hours of mandatory structured self-
study.