INTERNATIONAL

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CRICOS Code: 104672F
National Code: CPC50220

2024

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.

Duration (incl. holidays)

Semester(s)

Teaching Duration

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130 weeks

100 weeks

International Applications

Campus / Location

Study Mode

Contact Hours

Study Load

Commences

Scheduled

Tonsley

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

20 hours per week

Full Time

January, July

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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.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

Course Admission Requirements
(for International Applications)

Academic IELTS score of 6.0 Overall with minimum of 5.0 in all bands or equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or overseas equivalent .

Course Notes

International students completing the Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building) will receive 1 semester credit into this program. Therefore, the duration of the Diploma will be 4 semesters.

Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

Duration

Tuition Fees

Incidental Fees^*

Semester 1

AUD $9474

AUD $90^*

Semester 2

AUD $9474

Semester 3

AUD $9474

Semester 4

AUD $9474

Semester 5

AUD $9474

Fee Totals

AUD $47370

AUD $90^*

Total Course Cost

AUD $47460

* Students may be required to purchase a scientific calculator at approx. $50-$90 if they don't already have one.

Note: TAFE SA course tuition and other fees/costs are subject to regular increases and are reviewed annually. TAFE SA accepts applications for courses commencing beyond the current year, course, tuition and other fees/costs for these years will apply once published. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to alter, amend or delete any fee, course, admission requirement, mode of delivery, duration or other arrangement without prior notice. If the study duration is extended beyond the period of the student’s visa the student will be liable for visa and related costs, eg medical examinations, OSHC and living expenses.

Overseas Students Health Cover

All overseas students are required to have Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Students Health Cover.

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.

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	Subject Code	National Code
Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor	100	CACCW	CPCCBC5007
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings	18	CACCD	CPCCBC4001
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings	22	CACDB	CPCCBC4053
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction	200	CACCR	CPCCBC5001
Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects	50	BACGW	CPCCBC4009
Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects	40	CACCP	CPCCBC4018
Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions	200	CACCK	CPCCBC4010
Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys	300	CACDD	CPCCBC5018
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects	60	CACCF	CPCCBC4004
Lead WHS risk management	40	FACWB	BSBWHS513
Manage building and construction business finances	50	CACDA	CPCCBC5019
Manage business risk	60	FACZZ	BSBOPS504
Manage construction work	150	CACCX	CPCCBC5010
Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction	150	CACCY	CPCCBC5011
Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects	40	CACCZ	CPCCBC5013
Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects	60	CACCS	CPCCBC5002
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation	20	CACCM	CPCCBC4013
Prepare simple building sketches and drawings	40	CACCN	CPCCBC4014
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering	40	CACCG	CPCCBC4005
Read and interpret plans and specifications	30	CACCL	CPCCBC4012
Select and manage building and construction contractors	40	CACCT	CPCCBC5005
Select, prepare and administer a construction contract	50	CACCE	CPCCBC4003
Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects	40	CACCH	CPCCBC4008
Supervise the planning of on-site building and construction work	200	CACDC	CPCCBC5003

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Manage energy efficient building methods and strategies	70	CACDT	CPCSUS5003
Manage project quality	40	FADAM	BSBPMG532
Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials	60	CACDS	CPCCBC5004

Living in Adelaide

The city created for students

You will never find another city like Adelaide. With welcoming locals, it is the perfect place for you to study, live and enjoy.

A student city

Adelaide is home to over 30,000 international students and has a strong and growing reputation as an education city. In addition to TAFE SA, Adelaide is home to six world-leading universities: The University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, Torrens University Australia and CQ University Australia.

Safe

Adelaide’s crime rates are the lowest in the country and for that reason, Adelaide has previously been named the safest city in Australia.

Beach Culture

Adelaide’s pristine sandy beaches are just a 20 minute tram ride from the city centre. On hot summer days, you can study in the day and take the tram to have dinner at the beach and watch the sunset with friends.

Live centrally

Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia making it often possible for students to live in the heart of the city or just outside. This means more time is spent studying and less time travelling.

Delicious!

Adelaide is known for its cafe culture, with more cafes and restaurants by population than any other city in Australia. In recent years, Adelaide has also developed a vibrant and varied bar scene. The city is big enough that you will struggle to visit all of the places you would like to drink and eat in during in your first year of study. Our mix of cultures means there’s likely to be a supermarket that sells food from your home country too.

Easy to get around

Adelaide is a flat city so it is ideal for walking or cycling. Its grid layout makes it almost impossible to get lost! There are free trams and buses around the city centre. International students can show their ID to get cheaper tickets.

Festivals

Adelaide is known for its festivals, which are famous around the world. WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and Cabaret Festival are just some of the international arts and music festivals that keep the city buzzing

Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study

Adelaide is recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. In 2014, Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel book ranked Adelaide in the global top ten. For the last four years Adelaide has been ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Beautiful weather

Adelaide has four distinct seasons, with moderate winters and warm to hot summers. In winter you will need woolly jumpers and jackets and in summer, shorts and t-shirts. The heat in South Australia is dry, rather than humid.