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2 2 Please note the following: This document has been developed by the teachers in the Building, Design and Drafting section at Tonsley TafeSA, and is only a basic and simple guide to help you in your Qualification and Unit selection. Here you will see what is to be covered, expected, time taken, and mode of delivery. For a more in-depth State and Federal Government look at the Qualifications and Individual Units, please go to: And type in the relevant National Code. This will give you more descriptions, performance criteria, and skills and knowledge gained. This document is a work in process, and is evolving. It covers three individual national qualifications: Building CPC40110 (Starts Page 3) Estimating CPC40308 (Starts Page 15) Site Management CPC40508 (Starts Page 19) Not all the Units mentioned in the Building section, apply to Estimating and Site Management. Please refer to other TafeSA lists for guidance. Estimating, from 2017, will be designed to meet the needs of the Steel Frame Housing Industry, and incorporate information, skills and knowledge suitable for Light Gauge Steel Frame Detailers.

3 3 Cert IV in Building and Construction Breakdown of Qualifications and Units: Tonsley Campus (Residential Building) CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) Qualification This qualification covers the skills and knowledge needed for building low-rise residential buildings. It is for new applicants looking for a career in the building industry, or for experienced building trade people wishing to gain a Builder s licence or registration and/or looking to gain additional skills and knowledge in residential and low rise building and construction projects. It is designed to meet the needs of builders and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses. A builder is the person who co-ordinates the construction of a building and takes responsibility for the overall completion of the job, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and it s quality, and liaising with the client. The builder may also be the appropriately licenced person. This is a 12 months full time study program. You will need to commit approximately 2.5 days of face-to-face time each week, plus an equivalent amount of homework time. Which will include self-directed learning, research and assessments, through our on-line learning platform. You will learn the following: Co-ordinate the construction of a building, taking responsibility for the overall completion of the job, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with the client. How to run a small to medium construction business and take responsibility for supervising the construction of a building. Selecting contractors, overseeing work and its quality, and client liaison. Building terminology, details, structures, and materials Gain a current Construction Induction Card Suitable level of English reading, writing and numeracy skills The ability to research, access and interpret complex documents All participants will be required to undertake and pass a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment prior to enrolment. Nationally Recognised Training details To achieve this qualification, you will need to complete: 16 nationally recognised units of competency o 13 core units o 3 elective units TafeSA has bundled some of the Units together into clusters for easier learning.

4 4 The elective units listed are chosen on merit from the electives contained within the packaging rules for this qualification. See attached Unit Pathway Sheet. How to get a builder s licence or registration To work as a builder or tradesperson in Australia you must have a licence or be registered. A licence or registration may require a combination of technical qualification, experience, skills and knowledge prior to application. This qualification will help in your application for a Builder s Licence or Builder s Registration. Individual Units: Manage Finances BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances Gain the skills required to implement, monitor and review strategies for the ongoing management of the businesses finances, including day-to-day financial management and specific legal requirements. Those Building and construction people who work in or operate their own small business will require this unit. It forms part of the requirements for a Builder s Licence or Registration. implement a financial plan manage financial performance Monitor and review various strategies Building Codes CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects Gain the practical skills to access, interpret and apply building codes and standards to low-rise residential and commercial buildings.

5 5 Builders, site managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for compliance with building codes and standards in the residential and commercial construction industry. Access and interpret relevant code, standard and fire protection requirements Classify buildings Analyse and apply a range Building Code of Australia (BCA) compliance solutions. Manage WHS CPCCBC4002A Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace. Conduct an OHS/WHS risk analysis, inspect and prioritize hazards in building workplaces. This unit is for Builders, site managers and forepersons in the building and construction industry. Find areas of potential risk Inspect and report on areas of specific risk Advise on implementation of control measures Establish and review communications and educational programs. Learn to reduce risks via the development and implementation of appropriate OH&S responses.

6 6 Construction Contracts CPCCBC4003A Select and prepare a construction contract Gain a practical understanding of building contract administration, including the selection, preparation and administration of residential and commercial building contracts. Builders, project managers, estimators and managers in the building and construction industry responsible for selecting and preparing and administering contracts for building work will benefit from doing this unit. 1 day face to face day plus external, or external options available. You will learn about: Select, prepare, administer and finalise contracts Elements, sections and clauses of building contracts Managing and avoiding breaches of contract Estimated Costs and Tender Docs PCCBC4004A Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects CPCCBC4013A Prepare and evaluate tender documentation Clustered together. Bring together information from the preparation of tender documents, evaluation of contracts and the interpretation of building project requirements. People such as estimators, builders, managers and trade contractors within the construction industry responsible for producing estimated costs for labour, materials, overheads and on-costs and the evaluation and preparation of tenders for residential and commercial projects, will benefit from this unit. Read and interpret plans and specifications

7 7 Identify, calculate and establish labour costs and physical resources Develop estimated project costs and evaluate contract risk Prepare, evaluate and obtain endorsement for tender documentation. Labour & Material Scheduling CPCCBC4005A Produce labour and material schedules for ordering This unit will help skill site managers and forepersons, estimators, project managers and builders in the construction industry. Gain knowledge of codes, regulations and approval processes, and assess skilled labour and material requirements for building projects. Produce schedules of resource requirements, record and track costs. Your major assessment is to build a portfolio of templates and forms to help understand and implement scheduling of building work. These templates are built in Microsoft Excel, and will be an asset in industry once complete. Identify and apply contract conditions to schedules Produce material and labour schedules, overlays and orders Prepare site files Monitor and report on project costs Maintain data files of standard costs Supervise the acceptance, safe handling and storage of materials on-site. Store Materials

8 8 CPCCBC4006B Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects The subject covers the use and application of various commonly used materials in Residential construction, the properties, selection, application, durability, quality standards and the site storage of materials are addressed. The common materials studied are, Timber, Concrete, Wall and Roof cladding materials, Stone, Glass and glazing, Plaster & Plasterboard, and the use of different alternative materials are also studied to introduce the student to alternative systems and recent technologies. Assessment of this unit is assignment based and requires the preparation of technical reports on each of the material types as used in Residential building construction. Supervise how materials are selected, obtained and stored on site. Site managers and forepersons, estimators, project managers and builders in the construction industry are supported in their needs to administrate construction work. identify and evaluate the properties of building materials and suitable selection supervise the acceptance, safe handling and storage of materials on-site. Plan Building Work PCCBC4007A Plan building or construction work Gain the skills to plan on-site activities and complete administration processes. This unit of competency supports the needs of builders, site managers, forepersons and other professionals in the construction industry who have a responsibility to plan on-site construction work. In this unit you will produce portfolio templates for use in the real world, with the main focus being the development of a complete building schedule of works for a residential new construction, using Microsoft Project.

9 9 Appraise contracts, identify operational requirements and implement strategies Prepare and complete project schedule and administration Determine required resources Prepare and submit condition reports Site Supervision CCPCCBC4008B Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects Gain the skills to supervise on-site activities and complete administration processes. This unit will help students gain an understanding of timing and relevant paperwork at each stage of the construction process, from pre-start to handover/practical completion. Development of paperwork templates becomes a big of this unit. Supervise and maintain the administration of claims, payment processes and on-site communications Comply with quality control procedures. Legal PCCBC4009B Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects

10 10 Equip yourself with the important skills and knowledge to apply legal requirements and contractual compliance to building and construction projects of residential and low-rise commercial buildings. Builders, site managers, forepersons, estimators and other building industry personnel responsible for applying legal requirements to residential and low rise commercial building and construction projects. You will learn: OHS legislation and provisions on-site Codes, Acts, regulations and standards Insurance or regulatory requirements Laws relating to builder licensing or registration Legislation to financial transactions Building contract obligations Dispute resolution processes and industrial relations policies and obligations. Structural Principles Residential (Low-rise) CPCCBC4010B Apply structural principles to residential low-rise constructions Learn to apply structural principles using conventional methods of the erection and demolition of low rise residential structures and low rise projects. This training addresses structures classified by the BCA as Classes 1 and 10. Builders, site managers, forepersons and other managers in the building and construction industry responsible for overseeing and managing the demolition or erection of low rise structures. 48 hours face to face day or evening classes, or external options available. apply structural principles when planning the erection or demolition of a structure

11 11 analyse and plan for the structural integrity of Class 1 and 10 buildings plan, coordinate and manage the: o Footings and floor systems o Structural and non-structural wall systems o Structural wall cladding systems o Roof systems o Structural roof and roof cladding systems o External wall cladding of a structure. Structural Principles Commercial (Low-rise) CPCCBC4011B Apply structural principles to commercial low-rise constructions Learn to apply structural principles using conventional methods of the erection and demolition of low rise residential structures and low rise projects. This training addresses structures classified by the BCA as Classes 2 to 9 with a gross floor area not exceeding 2000 square metres but not including Type A and Type B construction. Builders, site managers, forepersons and other managers in the building and construction industry responsible for overseeing and managing the demolition or erection of low rise structures. 40 hours face to face day or evening classes, or external options available. apply structural principles when planning the erection or demolition of a structure analyse and plan for the structural integrity of Class 2-9 buildings plan, coordinate and manage the: o Footings and floor systems o Structural and non-structural wall systems o Structural wall cladding systems o Roof systems o Structural roof and roof cladding systems o External wall cladding of a structure.

12 12 An ability to research, access and interpret complex documents Numeracy skills for calculations Basic computer skills in spreadsheets, search engines and word processing Read Plans CPCCBC4012B Read and interpret plans and specifications Read and interpret plans and specifications relevant to medium rise residential and commercial projects in order to update estimation, planning and supervisory activities. Identify types of drawings and their purposes Apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations Locate and identify key features on a site plan and drawing Read and interpret specifications Identify non-structural aspects to the specification. Timber Framing Design CPCCSV5012A Assess timber-framed designs for one and two storey buildings Timber framing standards within the Building Code of Australia make this course really important for those involved with timber-framed homes or extensions. This course will assist in the understanding of current timber framing standards and outline the building regulations and the content of AS (non-cyclonic regions classification). A section dealing with light steel house framing, taken from the NASH Standard, with Guest Speakers from Steel Frame Fabricators will be included. Students will work through practical exercises using real house plans.

13 13 You will learn about: Scope, application and general content of the Timber Framing Code (AS Residential timber-framed construction - Non-cyclonic areas) Terminology and definitions of the Code Sub-structures Flooring. Roof, wall and floor framing Fixings and tie-down design Racking and shear forces (bracing) White Card CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction Industry This course will provide the mandatory basic health and safety training required to obtain the nationally recognised Construction Induction Card relevant to all persons working within the building and construction industry. On successful completion of this course you will be issued with a Nationally Recognised White Card. This is the minimum safety requirement for accessing building sites. 6 hours face to face day or evening classes available. There is no other homework associated with this unit. You will learn: WHS legislative requirements Construction hazards and control measures WHS communication and reporting processes WHS incident response procedures

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15 15 Estimating (including Light Gauge Steel Frame Detailers) CPC40308 Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Estimating) Qualification This training program covers the skills and knowledge needed by estimators in low-rise residential building and construction. Designed to meet the needs of estimators and schedulers in the building and construction industry. An estimator is the person who measures and costs the amount of material, labour, plant and equipment needed to complete the job. The estimator will also negotiate with sub-contractors on costs as well as produce material schedules for ordering a delivery. Estimators traditionally work in offices, and estimate quantities of materials, and program trades and materials to be delivered to building sites. A small amount of drawing, and an introduction to CAD is involved in this qualification, to help increase office skills. It is for new applicants looking for a career in the building industry, or for experienced building trade people wishing to increase their skills and knowledge in residential and low rise building and construction projects. This is a 12 months full time study program. You will need to commit approximately 2.5 days of face-to-face time each week, plus an equivalent amount of homework time. Which will include self-directed learning, research and assessments, through our on-line learning platform. You will learn the following: Co-ordinate the construction of a building, taking responsibility for the overall completion of the job, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with the client. How to run a small to medium construction business and take responsibility for supervising the construction of a building. Selecting contractors, overseeing work and its quality, and client liaison. Building terminology, details, structures, and materials Gain a current Construction Induction Card Nationally Recognised Training details CPC40308 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating) To achieve this qualification, you will need to complete: 15 nationally recognised units of competency. 8 core units

16 16 7 elective units Specific Individual Units: Risk Management BSBPMG415 Apply project risk management techniques The subject introduces the student to the concepts of risk management, and the application of the Australian Standard AS in the risk management process. The subject covers the identification, analysis and evaluation of risks, preparation of a risk register and possible treatment options, and looks at some case study scenarios. The assessment of this unit is assignment based and covers the preparation of an organisational context, and a risk register including risk treatment schedule. Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge required to work within a project team to assist in planning, controlling and reviewing risks associated with a building project. Building and construction industry personnel involved in project work. External options available only. Risk analysis and planning Risk control activities Assess risk management outcomes. Building Sketches CPCCBC4014A Prepare simple building sketches and drawings This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to produce sketches and drawings. The sketches may be used to clarify or communicate ideas to clients or other parties. They may also be simplified versions taken from architectural drawings, designed to capture design concepts or options. The sketches may be used for estimating purposes and to show measurements and other requirements for building and construction works. This unit does not describe more complex drafting skills. You will learn basic sketching and drawing tools and techniques that you can use on the building site, or in the building office.

17 17 This will enable you to be able to sketch parts of buildings, or sequences of construction, that you might have to explain to trades etc., where a sketch is better than words alone. You will produce a set of basic drawings of the construction of a simple addition to the rear of a house, including footings and roofing detail. This Unit is as much about construction detail as it is about drawing, and is a good lead into to 2D CAD. Identify types of drawings and their purposes Apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations Read and interpret specifications Identify structural (and non-structural), aspects to plans. 2D CAD CPCPCM4013A Produce 2-D architectural drawings using CAD software This unit will give estimators and schedulers, the skills to be able to make small amendments and changes to plans if required. On completion of this Unit, students will produce a basic set of house plans for council approval. Light Steel Frame Detailers will be able to use steel framing skills to produce the same plans to a suit steel framed house. A basic understanding of Computer Aided Design, with the 2D use of AutoCAD. Required

18 18 Numeracy skills for calculations Basic computer skills in spreadsheets, search engines and word processing

19 19 Site Management CPC40508 Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Site Management) Qualification This qualification is for site managers and supervisors in the building and construction industry. It is for new applicants looking for a career in the building industry, or for experienced building trade people wishing to increase their skills and knowledge in residential and low rise building and construction projects. A site manager/supervisor is the person who manages and supervisors all the construction work carried out on a building site by tradespeople, subcontractors and suppliers. The site manager may also be the appropriately licenced person with the responsibility under the relevant building licensing authority in each State or Territory. This training program covers the skills and knowledge needed by site supervisors low rise residential building. This is a 12 months full time study program. You will need to commit approximately 2.5 days of face-to-face time each week, plus an equivalent amount of homework time. Which will include self-directed learning, research and assessments, through our on-line learning platform. Learn to: Co-ordinate the construction of a building, taking responsibility for the overall completion of the job, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with the client. How to run a small to medium construction business and take responsibility for supervising the construction of a building. Selecting contractors, overseeing work and its quality, and client liaison. Building terminology, details, structures, and materials Gain a current Construction Induction Card Nationally Recognised Training details CPC40508 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management) To achieve this qualification, you must complete: 15 nationally recognised units of competency. 9 core units 6 elective units

20 20 Specific Individual Units: Promote Teams BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness Gain the important leadership skills required for the development of efficient and effective work teams, maintaining positive internal and external environments, and excellent customer service delivery. Building and construction industry personnel who are responsible for the management of staff External options available only. Facilitate team work to achieve positive outcomes Liaise with management Collect, analyse and communicate information and ideas Maintain networks and relationships Manage difficulties Identify customer needs, deliver appropriate service and report on service delivery