Overview
This course will give you the skills and knowledge required as a senior manager within a building and construction firm.
Qualification: Qualification: |
Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) CPC50308 |
Program No: Program No: |
DP-BE45 |
Campus: Campus: |
CIT Bruce |
Duration: Duration: |
2 semesters full-time (approximately 20 hours per week) including classroom, site based and online learning OR part-time equivalent |
Cost Info: Cost Info: |
The 2021 Semester 1 enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total program cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.
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Indicative Cost: Indicative Cost: |
$3,053 Apprentice/Trainee $430
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Likely Job Outcome: Likely Job Outcome: |
Project manager, construction manager, estimating manager, sales manager |
Enrolment Type: Application Type: |
Standard |
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Timetable Information
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Skills Recognition
Entry Requirements
It is recommended that you have completed previous building/construction study or had experience in the industry
AND
- are employed in a relevant field with access to a worksite for delivery and assessment of competencies
You may need to attend an interview to present details of your study and work experience.
Before entering a worksite to undertake practical work you must have a Construction Induction Card. If you do not hold a card you can enrol in the Training Program SA-BE24 to achieve the required competency CPCCOHS1001A
If you are entering any of these programs as an Apprentice under the Australian Apprenticeships arrangements, you must be employed in the industry and you must register with an Apprentice Network Provider (ANP) prior to enrolment.
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 program of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this program. 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 program. 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
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CIT Code: |
MGNT354 |
Cost: |
Standard $110.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge
required to execute tasks associated with the recruitment cycle.
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Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- BSBWOR502
Lead and manage team effectiveness
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CIT Code: |
MGNT485 |
Cost: |
Standard $132.00
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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
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CIT Code: |
MGNT535 |
Cost: |
Standard $154.00
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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
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CIT Code: |
MGNT542 |
Cost: |
Standard $132.00
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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
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CIT Code: |
OHSS411 |
Cost: |
Standard $88.00
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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
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CIT Code: |
BLDG125 |
Cost: |
Standard $441.00
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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
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CIT Code: |
BLDG126 |
Cost: |
Standard $132.00
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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.
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Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPCCBC5003A
Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or
construction work
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CIT Code: |
BLDG127 |
Cost: |
Standard $441.00
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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
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CIT Code: |
BLDG128 |
Cost: |
Standard $242.00
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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
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CIT Code: |
BLDG129 |
Cost: |
Standard $661.00
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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
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- CPCCBC5005A
Select and manage building and construction contractors
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CIT Code: |
BLDG141 |
Cost: |
Standard $88.00
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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
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CIT Code: |
BLDG142 |
Cost: |
Standard $220.00
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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
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CIT Code: |
BLDG181 |
Cost: |
Standard $272.00
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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
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CIT Code: |
MGNT512 |
Cost: |
Standard $93.00
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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
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CIT Code: |
MGNT513 |
Cost: |
Standard $93.00
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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
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CIT Code: |
PROJ178 |
Cost: |
Standard $93.00
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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
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CIT Code: |
BLDG113 |
Cost: |
Standard $88.00
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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
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CIT Code: |
BLDG193 |
Cost: |
Standard $235.00
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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 |
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More Information
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