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CPC50320
Diploma of Building & Construction (Management)

About this Course

The CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) at NECTA in
Parramatta, Sydney, is a nationally recognised qualification for senior managers in building
and construction firms. It builds the skills to manage projects, contractors, costs, risk and
legal obligations.
Core study covers project and WHS risk, building codes and standards, costing systems
on complex projects, contractor selection and management, contractor legal obligations
and business finances. Electives add skills such as managing construction work,
environmental and energy management, BIM and team leadership.

What You'll Learn

01

Project and risk management

manage project risk and lead WHS risk management.

02

Codes and compliance

apply building codes and standards to Class 1 and 10 and Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings.

03

Costs and finances

monitor costing systems on complex projects and manage business finances.

04

Contractors and legal obligations

select and manage contractors and administer a contractor's legal obligations.

05

Specialist management skills

manage construction work, environmental and energy practices, BIM processes, quality standards and teams through electives.

Career Outcomes

Project manager

plans, coordinates and delivers building and construction projects.

Construction manager

manages building work, contractors, costs and risk.

Estimating manager

leads cost estimating for building and construction projects.

Sales manager

manages sales for a building or construction firm.

Course Information

CRICOS Code

121489H

Course Duration

78 weeks

Campus Location

Level 3, 27 Argyle Street, Paramatta, NSW 2150

This course suits you if you:

work as a builder, site supervisor or project coordinator and want to move into senior management

are an international student looking for a nationally recognised, CRICOS-registered construction management diploma in Sydney

have completed a Certificate IV in Building and Construction and want the next level of qualification

want to manage the commercial side of projects: contractors, budgets, risk and legal compliance

are working towards builder or project manager registration (check your state's requirements)

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FAQ's

How long is the CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) at NECTA ?

The CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) at NECTA in
Parramatta, Sydney, runs for 78 weeks. Its CRICOS course code is 121489H.

Can international students study a construction management course in Sydney with NECTA ?

Yes. The Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) is a CRICOS-registered
construction management diploma, open to international students who meet NECTA’s
entry requirements.

What will I learn in the Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) ?

The diploma has 15 units: 8 core and 7 electives. You learn to manage project and WHS
risk, apply building codes, monitor costing systems on complex projects, select and
manage contractors, and manage business finances.

What jobs can I get with a Diploma of Building and Construction ?

Graduates of the CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) work in
roles such as project manager, construction manager, estimating manager and sales
manager in building and construction firms.

Should I complete the Certificate I V before the Diploma of Building and Construction ?

There are no national entry requirements, but many students complete the Certificate IV
in Building and Construction first. Some states need additional units for builder or project
manager registration, so check your state’s rules.