Building and Construction (Building)

Construction is a booming industry where having the right planning skills and knowledge about governmental and legal obligations, is essential. You will learn the key skills required to become a senior manager, site supervisor, site manager or construction project manager within a building and construction firm. The teachers are experts who will give you invaluable, hands-on and industry relevant experience through visits to real building sites.

This course will teach you how to select contractors, oversee work and its quality and liaise with clients. The certificate IV qualification is required to meet the ACT Class C builder's license. The Diploma qualification is required to meet ACT requirements for Class B builder’s license.

Industry Placement

The course will give you invaluable, hands-on and industry-relevant experience through visits to real building sites. You will be required to attend five Saturday worksite visits. Approximately 2-hour duration at each site.

  • Course Details
    Course/s

    Certificate IV in Building and Construction | CPC40120
    CRICOS: 104665E

    Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) | CPC50220
    CRICOS: 104671G

  • Course Duration
    Duration

    TOTAL CIT PACKAGE: 3 years
    Certificate IV in Building and Construction: 1.5 years
    Diploma of Building and Construction (Building): 1.5 years*


    *The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) can also be offered as a standalone program with a duration of 2 years

  • Course Intake
    Intake

    2023 Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)

  • Course Campus
    Campus

    CIT Bruce

  • Course Fees
    Fees*

    Tuition Fees:

    2023: Certificate IV $7,450 per semester (Total qualification tuition fee $22,350)

    Diploma $7450 per semester (Total qualification tuition fee for 1.5 years duration when packaged with Certificate IV $22,350)

    Diploma $7450 per semester (Total qualification tuition fee for 2 years duration standalone $29,800)

    Extra Fees:

    Certificate IV: Material fees: $610, Text books $70

    Diploma: Material fees: $710, Text books $70 Refer to additional information.

  • *Please note - Course fees are listed in $AUD and are based on a semester rate. Total course cost will vary depending on semester start date. Small fee increases may happen annually in line with CIT's fee pricing review. Fees are subject to change.

  • Entry Requirements

    Academic requirements:

    • Year 12 Certificate or equivalent


    Students over the age of 20 may be eligible for adult entry. Please refer to Entry Requirements for more information.

    English requirements:

    • IELTS 5.5 (no band score less than 5.0)
    • TOEFL iBT - 46
    • PTE Academic - 42 (minimum of 36 in each band)
    • Cambridge English test (C1 Advanced and B2 First) - 162

    Statement of Purpose:

    Please also provide a detailed Statement of Purpose: Please describe your aptitude and motivation for study in this area of specialisation, including your preparation for this field of study, your academic plans or interests in your chosen area of study, and your future career goals. The statement of purpose must include demonstrated evidence of independent research on your course content and subjects. Please be specific about why Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) and Australia would be a good fit for you in comparison to alternate educational providers in alternate countries.

    • Interview either in person, by Webex or teams, or by phone.
    • CV or Resume including work experience and previous employers contact details.
    • Acceptance upon college approval.

    Additional Information

    It is recommended you have a laptop computer, or personal device and appropriate clothing for worksites including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for commercial worksite visits - hard hat, high visibility shirt/vest and steel cap boots.
    To be successful in this course and to meet the required outcomes you will need to have access to a workplace that services building and project management types of work.

    Although not mandatory, it is recommended that to go onto worksites you have undertaken training in:

    • White Card (CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry),
    • Asbestos Awareness (11084NAT - Statement of Attainment in Asbestos Awareness) and
    • Silica Prevention (10830NAT - Statement of Attainment -Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention) - as per WorkSafe ACT requirements
  • Course Subjects - Certificate IV - 19 subjects

    Core subjects: Complete all 11 subjects

    • CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
    • CPCCBC4002 Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
    • CPCCBC4007 Plan building and construction work
    • CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
    • CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
    • CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
    • CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
    • CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
    • CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
    • CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
    • CPCCBC4021 Minimise waste on the building and construction site

    Elective subjects: Complete all 6 subjects

    • CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
    • CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
    • CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
    • CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
    • BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
    • CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
    • CPCCBC4018A Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects

    Electives: Complete 2

    • CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
    • CPCCBC4024 Resolve business disputes
    • CPCBIM4001 Plan to comply with BIM requirements for construction work
    • BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques
  • Course Subjects - Diploma - 27 subjects

    (Subjects completed in the Certificate IV will not need to be completed again)

    Core: Complete all 24

    • CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
    • CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
    • CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
    • CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
    • CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
    • CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
    • CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
    • CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
    • CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
    • CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
    • CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
    • CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of on-site building and construction work
    • CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors
    • CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
    • CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work
    • CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
    • CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
    • CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys
    • CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
    • CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
    • CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances
    • BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
    • BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
    • CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications

    Electives: Complete 3 subjects

    • CPCCBC5006 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys
    • CPCCBC5012 Manage the application and monitoring of energy conservation and management practices and processes
    • BSBPMG532 Manage project quality
    • CPCSUS5003 Manage energy efficient building methods and strategies
    • CPCBIM4001 Plan to comply with BIM requirements for construction work
  • Likely Job Outcome

    This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with the client. The builder may also be the appropriately licensed person with responsibility under the relevant building licensing authority in the State or Territory.

  • Teaching Methods and Assessment

    Teaching is conducted within classrooms, materials laboratories, and site based activities.

    Assessment methods include web based and practical exercises simulating work based activities, theory quizzes and portfolio based assessments.

  • Pathways to Further Study

    CIT’s credit transfer arrangements can reduce the time and fees required to complete a bachelor degree at university. If you successfully complete your CIT qualification and gain entry into the university below, you will receive the following:

    University of Canberra (UC)

    • Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) | CPC50220  =  24 credit points (1 year) towards UC's Bachelor of Bachelor of Building and Construction Management (357JA.1)

    We advise you speak directly with your chosen university in relation to credit transfer, entry requirements and their application process.

    Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (1.5 years)
    PLUS
    Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (1.5 years)
    =
    3 years of study
    ▼
    Optional degree pathway available