Course Description

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.

Course Duration

1.5 Years (78 Weeks)

Mode of Delivery

Trainer & Assessor led, face-to-face in the simulated classroom environment and workshop.

Delivery Location:

Classroom: Suite 603 Level 6, 2 Meredith Street, BANKSTOWN, NSW 2200

Workshop: Practical face to face training is provided at workshop.

Workshop: Unit 3, 12 Anne Street, St Marys NSW 2760.

Fees

Enrolment Fee (non-refundable): $250

Tuition Fee:  $20000

Material Fee: $95

Late/ Re-Assessment Fee: $50 per unit

Who Should Undertake This Qualification

This qualification is aimed at students who would like to enhance their skills and knowledge to create further educational and employment opportunities for themselves.

Target Student

This qualification is aimed at targeting overseas students, who are:
● seeking to pursue or further a career in building and construction;
● seeking to enter a new industry sector;
● seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications.
Characteristics of the target group are as follows:
Students will be from a range of countries and may be living in Australia for the first time or may have been here in the recent or more distant past.
Many will speak English as a second language, although an entry level has been set to ensure students are able to complete course work.
Students are expected to typically fall into the age range of 18 – 35 as people are still establishing or changing careers.
Credit and/or RPL can be provided for those with existing skills and knowledge allowing such students to complete the course in a shorter time frame.

Student Entry Requirements

Hallmark Institute has the following entry requirements where International students must:
• be at least 18 years of age and have completed 12 or equivalent;
• participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs;
• have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
o educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
o successful completion of an English Placement Test.
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Technology Literacy Requirements:

To successfully undertake CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) course, the student should have:

● Ability to produce and present high-level word-processed documents/reports of several pages;
● Ability to obtain, interpret, evaluate, and present information from a variety of sources (reading or the internet or via other assistive technology);
● Ability to analyse, research and provide statistical data based on specific trends;
● Ability to work with a diverse workforce.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

The students will also be required to undertake an LLN test to identify if they will require additional learning support and if the identified level of additional support is within Hallmark Institute capabilities to deliver. Based on the group of students that this course is designed for all are expected to have high- level of LLN capabilities.

Learner Support

On the basis of the individual’s LLN test outcomes, the School will arrange appropriate learner support in the following areas:

  • Language
  • Literacy
  • Numeracy

Prospective students who require additional support services to those offered by Hallmark Institute, will need to verify that these support options are available before enrolment by calling the office on +61 2 90666903.

Please note that the support services offered above form part of the reasonable adjustments options offered by Hallmark Institute. If a student needs access to the support services listed above, no additional fees apply.

Support from Trainers and Assessors

Each enrolled student will have access to trainer and assessor support. Trainers and assessors can be contacted by telephone and email during business hours. There is no additional cost to chat with a trainer or assessor. All of our trainers and assessors are passionate industry experts who are available to guide you through your learning experience.

Student Support Services Department

Hallmark Institute has a dedicated Student Support Services Department which provides administrative support to enrolled students (e.g. how to log into the online learning system, etc.).

Student Welfare

Where the student is experiencing any personal difficulties s/he should be referred to the Principal who will arrange appropriate support for the student in need.  If the student’s needs exceed the Institute’s support capacity, it will refer the student to an appropriate external agency.

Unit of Competency

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to manage business risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to lead the management of work health and safety (WHS) risks in an organisation.
  •  facilitating the identification of hazards and potential hazards, leading the assessment of associated risks, selecting and implementing suitable risk controls, and evaluating the overall effectiveness of the organisational WHS risk management process. It involves communicating with stakeholders throughout the process.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to lead, manage and engage with a variety of teams working in the building and construction industry.
  • liaising with team supervisors or leading hands to establish team objectives, maintain team performance and progress and achieve project quality.
  • specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  •  the skills and knowledge required to manage stakeholder relationships.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to manage quality within projects. It involves determining quality requirements, implementing quality control and assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and specifications applicable to residential and commercial projects. It includes identifying site characteristics, features of the proposed building and details of the construction.
  • specialised knowledge, completing routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to prepare sketches and drawings used for communicating ideas to clients and other parties. It includes capturing design concepts and options taken from architectural drawings to create simpler versions.
  • specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to the National Construction Code (NCC) Classes 1 and 10 buildings, to a maximum of two storeys. It includes knowledge of the structure of the NCC, as well as the ability to access relevant information from the code as applicable to various building projects.
  • specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to National Construction Code (NCC) Class 2 to 9 Type C building projects. It includes knowledge of the structure of the NCC, as well as the ability to access relevant information from the code as applicable to various building projects.
  •  specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to manage and administer finances within a building and construction business. It includes managing business financial risks, revenue and expenditure and meeting statutory financial obligations.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to apply structural principles to the construction of residential or commercial structures. This unit includes applying structural principles to footing, floor, wall and roof systems.
  • specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems relating to building application approvals.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards to the construction processes for Type B construction. It includes interpreting the National Construction Code (NCC) and other codes and standards related to a specific building.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to apply legal requirements to residential and commercial building and construction projects. It includes meeting licensing requirements, complying with financial and insurance laws and meeting the conditions of building contracts.
  • specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems relating to legal requirements of 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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

Upon completion of this unit students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to manage the development of technical and legal reports on buildings and commercial construction projects. It includes pre-property inspections and reports, building design and planning advice and reviewing and monitoring construction works.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Upon completing this unit, students have learnt:

  • applying structural principles that meet building codes and standards.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

Upon completing this unit, students have learnt:

  •  the skills and knowledge required to evaluate project and contract requirements and prepare and formalise tender documentation in the building and construction industry. 
  • interpreting, compiling and documenting essential project information and demands into a final tender document.
  • specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Upon completing this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to select and manage building and construction contractors. It includes identifying and quantifying project resource needs and engaging with contractors to determine contract conditions and evaluating their performance.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

Upon completing this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to supervise the planning process and organisation of on-site work for building and construction projects. 
  • interpreting contract and planning requirements and developing strategies for scheduling human and physical resources effectively to comply with contractual obligations and meet planning timelines.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

Upon completing this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to select, prepare and administer contracts for commercial and residential construction projects.
  • contract selection, administration of a range of documents related to the contract and identifying causes of breach of contract.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  •  the skills and knowledge required to establish estimated costs associated with the acquisition of materials and labour for building and construction projects. It includes factoring in relevant overhead costs and margins.
  • specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor, as either party to a contract.
  • maintaining legal obligations, licensing and registration, and managing systems for ensuring compliance with legislation.

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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to produce schedules for physical and human resources and materials for residential or commercial projects.
  •  monitoring project schedules and tracking and recording costs as they are incurred.
  • specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to monitor costing systems for building and construction projects.
  • processes and practices involved in controlling costs, and the production and maintenance of expenditure schedules and other arrangements, to ensure contracts or projects remain on budget.

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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to manage on-site work for building and construction projects to meet commercial contractual obligations.
  • establishing effective communication processes, managing risks and work health and safety (WHS), managing processes for ordering materials and installing equipment, as well as management of on-site operations.

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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

Upon completion of this unit, students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement effective environmental practices and processes and manage improvements of environmental issues. 
  • determining and managing energy efficient systems, measuring and dealing with non-conforming practices and improving performance.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Upon completion of this unit students have learnt:

  • the skills and knowledge required to supervise site communications, monitor and maintain compliance with codes and standards and implement project administration processes on a building and construction project.
  • the skills and knowledge required to supervise the administration of quality control compliance and the use of site communications and record keeping systems; and conduct onsite inspections to complete the required project administration processes.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the model Code of Practice for Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Upon completion of this unit students have learnt:

  •  the skills and knowledge required to use technical instruments and levelling and surveying techniques to accurately set-out a building on site.
  • determining grid levels and developing contour plans.
  • specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

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 CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.