The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) prepares students for leadership roles in the construction industry. Learners will develop advanced project management, planning, and supervisory skills essential for managing residential and commercial construction projects.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply advanced knowledge and strategic management skills to oversee complex building and construction projects.
Students will learn to:
Coordinate trades and site operations
Manage project timelines and budgets
Apply and interpret building codes and legal standards
Lead teams to ensure quality and compliance across all stages of construction
Graduates will possess the expertise to handle end-to-end construction processes, from design interpretation to project delivery.
This qualification is delivered over 52 weeks (1 year / 4 terms), including 40 study weeks and 12 weeks of holidays.
Training is conducted face-to-face with a combination of classroom sessions, site-based simulations, and case study projects.
12 Pritchard Street East, Wentworthville NSW 2145
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Core / Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes & standards to the construction process for Class 1 & 10 buildings | Core |
| CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes & standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings | Core |
| CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans & specifications | Core |
| CPCCBC4009 | Apply legal requirements to building & construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4005 | Produce labour & material schedules for ordering | Core |
| CPCCBC4013 | Prepare & evaluate tender documentation | Core |
| BSBPMG538 | Manage project stakeholder engagement | Elective |
| CPCCBC5005 | Select and manage building & construction contractors | Core |
| CPCCBC4014 | Prepare simple building sketches & drawings | Core |
| CPCCBC4008 | Supervise site communication & administration processes for building & construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4010* | Apply structural principles to residential & commercial constructions | Core |
| CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer a construction contract | Core |
| CPCCBC5009 | Identify services layout & connection methods for Type C & B construction | Elective |
| CPCCBC4004 | Identify & produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4018 | Apply site surveys & set-out procedures to building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC5001 | Apply building codes & standards to the construction process for Type B construction | Core |
| CPCCBC5002 | Monitor costing systems on complex building & construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC5019 | Manage building & construction business finances | Core |
| CPCCBC5018* | Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys | Core |
| CPCCBC5003 | Supervise the planning of onsite building & construction work | Core |
| CPCCBC5010 | Manage construction work | Core |
| CPCCBC5007 | Administer the legal obligations of a building & construction contractor | Core |
| CPCCBC5011 | Manage environmental management practices & processes in building & construction | Core |
| CPCCBC5013 | Manage professional technical and legal reports on building & construction projects | Core |
| BSBOPS504 | Manage business risk | Core |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | Elective |
| BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management | Core |
Age Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years or above at the commencement of the course.
Academic Requirements
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent, or a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (or related qualification).
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) 5.5 or equivalent (TOEFL IBT 46, PTE Academic 42).
Alternatively, 5 years of study in an English-speaking country.
Written/Oral Questions
Case Studies and Project Tasks
Practical Demonstrations
Presentations and Class Activities
Graduates may progress to advanced qualifications such as:
Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Bachelor of Construction Management
Career Outcomes:
Builder
General Foreperson
Building Inspector
Learners will be able to have their competency from prior learning and work experience recognised in this qualification through the following arrangements:
Credit Transfer
Students who provide verified transcripts may be eligible for credit towards specific units.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Industry-experienced individuals can apply for RPL to have their skills formally recognised.
Students who successfully complete this course will receive a CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) and a Record of Results. A Statement of Attainment will be issued for incomplete studies.
Application Fee
$250 (non-refundable)
Tution Fee
$20,000
Material Fee
$2000
Application Form
Application Form
