CPC50220 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Target groups for the CPC50220 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) are international students who are:
• Seeking to pursue 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.
Typically, persons entering this qualification will not have any work or study experience. Students are expected to typically fall into the age range of 18 – 35 as people still establishing or changing careers.

Training will be conducted face to face on a fulltime basis in a classroom and a live worksite

Classrooms for the theory component of the course will be delivered at approved CRICOS sites:

• Level 1, 175 Liverpool St, Sydney NSW  2000
• Suite 302, Level 3, 20 Macquarie Street Parramatta NSW 2560.
• Level 5 325 Crown Street, Wollongong, NSW  2500
• 58-70 Lake St, Cairns City, QLD 4870

A live worksite location is used for selected units of competency. The specific location varies depending on the unit being delivered, the requirements of the unit of competency, and the relevant stage of construction.

This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 48 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 12 weeks each and 4 weeks of holidays.

Pre-requisite:

International students must:

Pre-training Review (PTR):

All international learners will be required to undertake pre-training review which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner, relevant experience and interview conducted by Institute’s enrolment officer using IIS pre-enrolment kit and enrolment interview. Interview also aims to identify suitability of the course, any support needs and possible RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) opportunities.

Through pre-training review learner will demonstrate that they have necessary skills to successfully complete the course.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Test (LLND)

Candidate undertaking this course must possess sound LLND skills.

All learners are required to undertake a language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) test (LLN and Digital robot test are used) mapped at ACSF level 3 conducted by institute.

If learners do not meet English and LLN requirements, they will be asked to take further Language, literacy and numeracy training and English Language. 
Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) programs with another institute (as IIS does NOT offer ELICOS) at their own expense before they enrol into this course.

Academic Requirements:

To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies, equivalent to Australian senior secondary school examination, in their home country.

Computer Literacy:

All learners enrolling into IIS’s courses must have basic computer literacy. They are required to demonstrate their computer literacy during pre-training review.

Those learners who do not possess basic computing skills will be referred to taking basic computer training, e.g., International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL), before enrolment. Please note that a fee is charged for ICDL (Please refer to https://icdl.org/ for more details).

Access to Materials and Equipment:

IIS will provide access to computers/laptops with access to internet during classroom hours. However, to work on assignments and tasks for self-study, all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or a computer with Windows 7 or later operating system. Students must also have an active email address and be contactable by a mobile phone or a landline and by post (which requires an active mailing address) for communications.

All learners are expected to have access to MS Office applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course.
This process is outlined in Imperial Institute of Sydney Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy and Associated Procedures.