Building & Construction RPL

Building & Construction RPL COURSE OVERVIEW

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About The Certificate

The Building and Construction RPL program is tailored to builders and managers overseeing small to medium-sized building businesses. Here's a breakdown of what it entails:

Builder Responsibilities: The program addresses the responsibilities of builders and managers within the construction industry. This includes tasks such as project management, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, subcontractor management, and compliance with building regulations and standards.
Licensing Requirements: Builders in this role are expected to hold the necessary licenses as mandated by the relevant building licensing authority in their State or Territory. This ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and legal obligations, emphasizing the importance of adhering to industry standards and best practices.
Recognition of Skills and Experience: The RPL program aims to recognize and assess the skills, knowledge, and experience of individuals in the building and construction field. This includes both formal qualifications and practical experience gained through hands-on work in the industry.
Preparation for Leadership Roles: The program prepares individuals to effectively manage and lead construction projects within the regulatory framework of their jurisdiction. This involves developing leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills necessary for successful project execution and business management.
Regulatory Framework: Participants learn about the regulatory framework governing the construction industry in their State or Territory. This includes understanding building codes, zoning regulations, permit requirements, safety standards, and environmental regulations relevant to construction projects.

Overall, the Building and Construction RPL program equips builders and managers with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to lead construction projects and businesses effectively while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.

Scope Of Work

The scope of work within the Building and Construction RPL program covers a wide range of tasks essential for professionals in the field. Here's a detailed breakdown of these responsibilities:

Planning Building and Construction Work: Participants learn how to plan and organize building and construction projects effectively. This includes developing project timelines, resource allocation, budgeting, and scheduling tasks to ensure timely and efficient project completion.
Supervising Site Communication and Administration: The program focuses on communication processes and administrative tasks specific to construction sites. This involves managing project documentation, coordinating with stakeholders, conducting site meetings, and ensuring clear communication channels among team members.
Applying Legal Requirements: Understanding and applying legal requirements to building and construction projects is crucial. This includes compliance with building codes, regulations, permits, zoning laws, environmental standards, and occupational health and safety regulations to ensure project legality and safety.
Applying Structural Principles: Participants learn about structural engineering principles as they apply to both residential and commercial constructions. This includes understanding load-bearing structures, foundation types, building materials, and construction techniques to ensure structural integrity and safety in construction projects.
Preparing Building Sketches and Drawings: The program covers basic skills in preparing building sketches and drawings. This may include creating architectural drawings, floor plans, elevations, and other visual representations essential for project planning and communication among stakeholders.
Minimizing Waste on Construction Sites: Sustainability and waste management are key considerations in modern construction practices. Participants are trained to minimize waste generation, recycle materials when possible, and implement sustainable practices to reduce the environmental impact of construction activities.

By addressing these responsibilities, the Building and Construction RPL program equips professionals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to effectively plan, manage, and execute building and construction projects while adhering to legal requirements, ensuring structural integrity, and promoting sustainability in construction practices.

Experience Requirement

To meet the criteria for the Building and Construction RPL program, candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience in building construction work. This experience should encompass a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities relevant to the building and construction industry. Additionally, the majority of this experience should have been obtained within the 10 years preceding the application date.

The required experience can be a blend of both local and overseas work, but there is a specific requirement of having worked for 12 to 24 months within Australia. This requirement ensures that candidates have hands-on experience and familiarity with local building codes, regulations, and industry practices specific to the Australian construction environment.

Overall, the aim is to demonstrate a solid foundation of practical experience and knowledge in building construction that aligns with the standards and requirements expected in the Building and Construction RPL program.

Eligibility

100 points of ID
White Card
Resume
Payslips/ABN if self-employed
Work samples including sketches, plans and tender documents.
Letter of Employment
Current employment contracts
Referee Testimonial
Evidence of overseas qualifications
Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications
Apprenticeship papers
Safe work method statements
Contracts
Quotes/invoices and stock orders
Job cards
Drawings and schematics
Safety manuals
Maintenance reports and service sheets

Regulatory Licensing Requirement

According to NSW Fair Trading, tradies who are wanting to apply for a Building (general building work) License must meet one of the two qualification criterias:

1) VET qualifications and units of competencies:

CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Plus any of the following:

a current carpentry or bricklaying contractor licence or qualified supervisor certificate, or an approved qualification that would allow the issue of such a licence:

CPC50220 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) or
CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry or
CPC30111 - Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

Bachelor of Housing from an Australian university or a degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, housing, construction, construction management, construction project management, construction economics, applied science (building) or quantity surveying from an Australian university.

2) A degree in building, construction, construction management, construction project management, construction economics, applied science (building), or quantity surveying from an Australian university which requires the applicant to undertake the equivalent of four years’ full time study and a mandatory work placement.

A “degree” excludes an associate degree or an honorary degree.

Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.

For information on the certificate IV in building and construction and for the full list of units of competency, please visit training.gov.au

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