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Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) practical vocational training

CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Build higher-level capability across building project management, documentation, quality, contracts and leadership.

Nationally Recognised Training

Course overview

About This Course

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is a nationally recognised qualification for higher-level building and construction responsibilities. It covers project planning, compliance, contracts, risk, quality, site operations and business management.

The qualification may suit experienced construction workers, supervisors and people developing capability for building project leadership. It focuses on coordinating the technical, commercial and people aspects of complex construction work.

Key facts

Course At A Glance

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Qualification

CPC50220

National course code

Nationally Recognised

Yes

Recognised across Australia

RTO

1362

McGibbon Institute of Trade and Business

Duration

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Varies by study plan and RPL

Delivery

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Discussed at your enquiry

Fees

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Current fees on enquiry

Practical capability

What You Will Learn

Project planning

Building compliance

Contracts & procurement

Cost management

Risk & quality systems

Site operations

Construction documentation

Leadership & teams

National packaging rules

Units of Competency

This qualification requires 27 units: 24 core and 3 elective units. The verified core units are listed below.

Unit codeUnit nameType
BSBOPS504Manage business riskCore
BSBWHS513Lead WHS risk managementCore
CPCCBC4001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildingsCore
CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer a construction contractCore
CPCCBC4004Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projectsCore
CPCCBC4005Produce labour and material schedules for orderingCore
CPCCBC4008Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projectsCore
CPCCBC4009Apply legal requirements to building and construction projectsCore

Elective units

The 3 elective units for this course are listed below.

Unit codeUnit nameType
CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industryElective
BSBPMG532Manage project qualityElective
BSBPMG538Manage project stakeholder engagementElective

Career pathways

Where Can This Qualification Take You?

Construction manager pathway

Building project manager pathway

Site manager pathway

Construction estimator

Career outcomes depend on individual experience, employer requirements and any applicable occupational licensing or registration rules. Employment is not guaranteed.

Competency-based learning

Training & Assessment

Vocational education and training may include trainer-led learning, practical activities, projects, written assessments and practical demonstrations. Competency is assessed against the requirements of each unit.

Contact McGibbon Institute of Trade and Business for the current training, assessment, delivery and location arrangements for this qualification.

Before you apply

Entry Requirements

General entry requirements

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.
  • Applicants complete an enrolment application and a pre-training review with our team.

Language, literacy and numeracy

  • Applicants must satisfy the course-specific numeracy and literacy requirements for this qualification.
  • This may be assessed through a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment conducted by McGibbon Institute of Trade and Business, or through an equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating sufficient competence.

Course-specific requirements

  • Physical capacity to safely perform the practical tasks involved in construction and trade work.
  • Access to appropriate personal protective equipment for practical activities.
  • Where applicable, additional checks or evidence (such as a portfolio, interview or prior study) may be requested for selected qualifications.

Contact McGibbon Institute of Trade and Business to confirm the current entry requirements for CPC50220 before applying.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Already Have Industry Experience?

Your existing skills, knowledge and industry experience may be recognised through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL is assessment-based and an outcome is not guaranteed.

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Language, Literacy & Numeracy

Applicants may complete a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment, or provide an equivalent qualification or experience that demonstrates sufficient competence.

Outcome & Licensing

Completion does not automatically guarantee employment, licensing or registration. Confirm applicable requirements with the relevant authority.

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