Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Program Structure (Core and Elective Units)

Learners need to complete Eighteen (18) units of competency in total following the guidelines as outlined in the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Qualification Rules which requires:

• Thirteen (13) Core Units
• Five (5) Elective Units

*CPCCBC5001B Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects is a prerequisite for unit marked with**

Assessment Methods

Written Questions, Projects, Observation, Presentation, Case Study, Reports, Practical Activity.

Mode and Method of Delivery

Study mode: Full time (20 hours per week – 70% hours face to face and 30% hours online), Learners may require 10 hours* of selfdirected learning per week (*Indicative only).
Delivery mode: Blended Model supported with Learning Management System. Please contact Student Services for more information

This is an intensive program that is delivered through blended training model. Students are required to attend 14 hours/week (Including Tutorials/Simulation or Construction Site visit) and 6 hours Online based on Flipped Learning (within 20 hours per week schedule).

Note:
Please refer to the OIC COVID-19 page for information regarding course updates.
https://www.orange.edu.au/covid-19-information/

Entry Requirements

All students must be aged 18 years or over (International students) at the time of applying for admission to the College.

• Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11/12 qualification
• If student’s educational qualifications do not meet OIC’s admission requirements, other factors may be considered at the discretion of OIC. (Please contact admission staff for more details and refer to Application, Enrolment and Orientation policy for further details)
• IELTS band score of overall 5.5 (Academic or General) or equivalent in line with the Department of Education and https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/ DOHA regulations (Refer to Application, Enrolment and Orientation policy for further details)
• Learners are required to be competent in written and spoken English and will  undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test prior to commencing the  training. Refer to LLN policy for further details.
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy is applicable for this course. Your device must have camera and speaker functions
• Internet Access with a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player
• Basic digital literacy (ability to communicate and access information through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, search engines, emails and basic use of MS office products)
• Please refer to BYOD Policy for details

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)

Credit Transfer

If a certificate or statement of results is produced and verified, a credit transfer process will be initiated by OIC (Orange International College) in relation to the units as per the training plan.

“Credit transfer is a process that provides students with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification based on identified equivalence in content and learning outcomes between matched qualifications.” (Source: AQF)

RPL/RCC

At enrolment of all learning programs OIC’s code of practice states that all candidates for assessment will be offered RPL. This is reiterated in the student handbook and acknowledged in writing.

RPL is an assessment process that assesses an individual’s non-formal and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual has achieved the required learning outcomes, competency outcomes, or standards for entry to, and/or partial or total completion of, a qualification.

Qualification

On successful completion of this course the learners are going to be awarded Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50210, which is a nationally recognised qualification. The learners may use this qualification as part of their application to become a Licensed Builder with the Building Authority of the respective state or territory. Builder licensing varies across Australia and additional requirements to attainment of this qualification may be required.

Students who do not complete all units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50210.

Pathway

Training Pathway (but not limited to)

Following are the suggested training pathways after successfully completing CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Employment Pathway 
After successful completion of Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50210, learners can expect to gain a wide range of skills and knowledge and may find employment in varied roles in the building and construction sector e.g.:

• Builder
• Construction Project Manager
• Contract manager
• Building supervisor
• Building Contractor