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Overview

This course is currently in transition and is not open to new entrants.
Please refer to CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

This course will give you the skills and knowledge required as a senior manager within a building and construction firm.

This course will be replaced in Semester 1 2023

Qualification:

 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) CPC50308

Course No:

 DP-BE45

Campus:

 CIT Bruce 

Duration:

 2 semesters full-time (approximately 20 hours per week) including classroom, site based and online learning OR part-time equivalent

Cost Info:

Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance

Indicative Cost:

 $3,053
Apprentice/Trainee $430

Likely Job Outcome:

 Project manager, construction manager, estimating manager, sales manager

Application Type:

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Timetable Information

To help with the enrolment process print your timetable, or keep the window open, so that you can refer back to it for your course code, course name, and the Course Reference Numbers (CRNs).

Skills Recognition

Entry Requirements

Please refer to CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Further Study

University of Canberra
Bachelor of Building and Construction Management

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 12 subjects

Core: complete all 5

  • BSBHRM402A   Recruit, select and induct staff
    • CIT Code: MGNT354
      Cost: Standard $110.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to execute tasks associated with the recruitment cycle.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBWOR502   Lead and manage team effectiveness
    • CIT Code: MGNT485
      Cost: Standard $132.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation. It applies to individuals working at a managerial level who facilitate work teams and build a positive culture within their work teams. At this level, work will normally be carried out using complex and diverse methods and procedures requiring the exercise of considerable discretion and judgement, using a range of problem solving and decision making strategies. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBFIM501   Manage budgets and financial plans
    • CIT Code: MGNT535
      Cost: Standard $154.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management within a work team in an organisation. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches, supporting team members whose role involves aspects of financial operations, monitoring and controlling finances and reviewing and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes. It applies to managers in a wide range of organisations and sectors who have responsibility for ensuring that work team financial resources are used effectively and are managed in line with financial objectives of the team and organisation. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBMGT515A   Manage operational plan
    • CIT Code: MGNT542
      Cost: Standard $132.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and monitor implementation of the operational plan to provide efficient and effective workplace practices within the organisation's productivity and profitability plans. Management at a strategic level requires systems and procedures to be developed and implemented to facilitate the organisation's operational plan.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBWHS503   Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk
    • CIT Code: OHSS411
      Cost: Standard $88.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the systematic management of work health and safety (WHS) risk. It applies to individuals who provide specialised knowledge, systematic approaches and guidance to a range of personnel. NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Electives: complete 7

  • CPCCBC5001B   Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects
    • CIT Code: BLDG125
      Cost: Standard $441.00
      Description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to the construction processes of medium rise commercial and wide span buildings (medium rise licensing classification with reference to Classes 1 and 10 construction, Classes 2 and 3 to a maximum of 3 storeys, and Classes 4 to 9 to a maximum of 3 storeys, not including Type A construction). To successfully construct medium rise buildings requires thorough knowledge of the purpose and content of the Building Code of Australia (BCA), coupled with the ability to interpret other codes and standards related to a specific building.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CPCCBC5002A   Monitor costing systems on medium rise building and construction projects
    • CIT Code: BLDG126
      Cost: Standard $132.00
      Description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to monitor building or construction costing systems. The processes and practices involved in supervising and monitoring costing systems result in the ongoing maintenance of cost control and the production of expenditure schedules and other arrangements, which ensure contracts or projects remain on budget. In order to achieve the outcomes for this unit, knowledge of relevant legislation, codes and standards, industry estimating and costing systems, and financial principles is required.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CPCCBC5003A   Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work
    • CIT Code: BLDG127
      Cost: Standard $441.00
      Description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to supervise the planning process and organisation of on-site building or construction work projects up to and including medium rise commercial and wide span buildings (medium rise licensing classification with reference to Class 1 and 10 construction, Class 2 and 3 to a maximum of 3 storeys, Class 4 to 9 to a maximum of 3 storeys, not including Type A construction). Successful supervision of planning and organisation requires effective interpretation of contractual and planning requirements and development of strategies for using human and physical resources effectively in order to comply with contractual obligations. In order to achieve the outcomes for this unit, knowledge of relevant building and construction planning practices, state or territory building and construction codes, standards and regulations and human resource principles and practices is required.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CPCCBC5006B   Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to medium rise building projects
    • CIT Code: BLDG128
      Cost: Standard $242.00
      Description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply site surveys and set-out procedures to medium rise building and construction projects. It addresses the skills and practices required to measure, record and interpret data using measuring and levelling equipment and to set out building projects. The ability to operate specific surveying equipment and apply calculations and knowledge of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian standards are essential.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CPCCBC5018A   Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings
    • CIT Code: BLDG129
      Cost: Standard $661.00
      Description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply structural principles to the building of medium rise buildings. The design and construction of medium rise buildings require the input of a range of skilled professionals, including architects and engineers. The building and construction professional plays a significant role within this project team and requires the ability to communicate effectively with building design professionals, and develop sound and safe practices in relation to structural procedures on site.
      Prerequisites: CPCCBC5001B Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects
  • CPCCBC5005A   Select and manage building and construction contractors
    • CIT Code: BLDG141
      Cost: Standard $88.00
      Description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to select and manage building and construction contractors. It covers the processes and practices involved in supervising the systems through which the selection and management of subcontract resources occurs within the organisation, and through which subcontracting needs are identified and quantified. In order to achieve the outcomes for this unit, knowledge of relevant industry legislation, standards and codes, the subcontracting system and industrial relations processes is required.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CPCCBC5007B   Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contractor
    • CIT Code: BLDG142
      Cost: Standard $220.00
      Description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contract. It is concerned with licensing and/or builders' registration and other legislative matters as appropriate, and administering the systems through which the obligations of complying with legislation are fulfilled. In order to achieve the outcomes for this unit, knowledge of relevant industry legislation, codes, standards, regulations, licensing, employee awards, agreements, OHS, taxation and insurance is required.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CPPBDN5013A   Develop and collaborate on building information models for small-scale building design projects
    • CIT Code: BLDG181
      Cost: Standard $272.00
      Description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to develop three-dimensional (3-D) models of small-scale building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except construction Type A buildings, into true building information models (BIM). It also covers adding and adjusting values of components of building designs, collaborating with consultants and contractors from other disciplines, working live within the model alongside other disciplines and creating project documentation using modelling software programs.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBPMG505A   Manage project quality
    • CIT Code: MGNT512
      Cost: Standard $93.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage quality within projects. It covers determining quality requirements, implementing quality assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBPMG508A   Manage project risk
    • CIT Code: MGNT513
      Cost: Standard $93.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage risk within a project to avoid adverse effects on project outcomes. It covers determining, monitoring and controlling project risks, and assessing risk management outcomes. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBPMG504A   Manage project costs
    • CIT Code: PROJ178
      Cost: Standard $93.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, analyse and refine project costs to produce a budget, and to use this budget as the principal mechanism to control project cost. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CPCCBC4001A   Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
    • CIT Code: BLDG113
      Cost: Standard $88.00
      Description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to the construction processes of residential and low rise commercial buildings (low rise' licensing classification with reference to Class 1 and 10 construction and Classes 2 to 9 with a gross floor area not exceeding 2000 square metres, not including Type A or Type B construction). To successfully construct low rise buildings requires a thorough knowledge of the purpose and content of the Building Code of Australia (BCA), coupled with the ability to interpret other codes and standards related to a specific building.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CPPBDN5012A   Produce and present 3-D models of small-scale building designs
    • CIT Code: BLDG193
      Cost: Standard $235.00
      Description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to produce three-dimensional (3-D) models for building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except construction Type A buildings. It also covers demonstrating and discussing the representations with clients and stakeholders.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Related Courses

Diploma Building and Construction (Building) CPC50210
Certificate IV Building and Construction (Building) CPC40110
Certificate IV Building and Construction (Contract Administration) CPC40208
Certificate IV Building and Construction (Estimating) CPC40308
Certificate IV Building and Construction (Site Management) CPC40508
Certificate II Construction Pathways CPC20220
Statement Attainment Course Asbestos Awareness 11084NAT
Statement Attainment Course Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Materials 10852NAT
Statement Attainment Course Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention 10830NAT
Non-Accredited Training Understanding the Building Code of Australia (BCA)
Non-Accredited Training Introduction to Construction Planning
Non-Accredited Training Estimating for Builders Basics
Non-Accredited Training Understanding Building Plans

More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au