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CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
CRICOS Course Code 120594D
This qualification reflects the role of building professionals who apply knowledge of structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects including residential and commercial with the following limitations:
• Residential construction limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys.
• Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have completed study of Year 12 or equivalent
• Provide proof of English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
• Successfully complete the Alpha Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test
• Successfully complete the Alpha Digital Literacy test to demonstrate the ability to use the internet and common software applications for learning and assessment purposes
• Be able to participate in training within a simulated workplace environment, including manual handling activities
• Pre-enrolment interview may be required.
Additional Requirements:
• Successfully complete the General Construction Induction Training (White Card), which is required for entry to construction worksites in Australia.
Who should apply for this course?
This course is ideal for:
• Qualified carpenters and tradespeople seeking career progression into management or builder roles
• Students who have completed CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry and/or CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• Aspiring builders interested in exploring builder licensing pathways in Australia
• Site supervisors, forepersons, and project coordinators looking to strengthen their leadership and project management skills
• Students seeking a nationally recognised qualification with strong career opportunities in the construction industry
Why choose this course?
This qualification provides students with advanced construction management skills, industry knowledge, and leadership capabilities relevant to residential and commercial construction projects.
Students will gain practical knowledge in project planning, contracts, estimating, compliance, risk management, building codes and standards, and workplace safety — preparing them for senior roles within the building and construction industry.
• Builder
• General Foreperson
• Construction Supervisor
• Contracts Administrator
• Estimator
The qualification meets one of the requirements for a NSW Fair Trading Contractor Licence (Building). Please visit Fair Trading NSW for all licensing requirements.
Students may progress to higher education qualifications in areas such as Construction Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering, and related fields.
These pathways may support career progression into senior industry roles and may also contribute towards builder licensing pathways, subject to relevant state or territory requirements.
Training methods may include:
• Lectures and interactive discussions
• Case studies and role plays
• Group projects and presentations
• Live demonstrations
• Guided practical activities
• Simulated workplace tasks and project scenarios
This qualification focuses on advanced construction management and project coordination skills. Students will engage in simulated complex building project scenarios involving compliance, contracts, site leadership, budgeting, and project delivery within a structured learning environment
Assessment methods include:
• Knowledge questions
• Practical demonstrations and observations
• Projects and case studies
• Portfolio of evidence (where applicable)
Assessments are designed to reflect workplace conditions and industry standards. Students are assessed against the requirements of each unit of competency to demonstrate both technical knowledge and applied supervisory and management skills relevant to the construction industry.
Alpha College of Australia recognises qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework by Registered Training Organisations.
Course Structure
The following units are included in this course, and all are required for the award of the qualification. If you successfully complete some but not all units, you will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment. There are 27 units of competency in total as listed below:
Code | Title | Core or Elective |
Prepare simple building sketches and drawings | Core | |
Select, prepare and administer a construction contract | Core | |
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation | Core | |
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | Core | |
Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects | Core | |
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | Core | |
Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions | Core | |
Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects | Core | |
Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects | Core | |
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction | Core | |
Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work | Core | |
Select and manage building and construction contractors | Core | |
Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor | Core | |
Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects | Core | |
Manage construction work | Core | |
Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction | Core | |
Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys | Core | |
Manage building and construction business finances | Core | |
Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects | Core | |
Manage business risk | Core | |
Lead WHS risk management | Core | |
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings | Core | |
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings | Core | |
Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core | |
BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | Elective |
CPCCBC4052 | Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry | Elective |
CPCCBC5012 | Manage the application and monitoring of energy conservation and management | Elective |
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
Prerequisite units
Unit of competency | Prerequisite requirement |
CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys | CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings |
CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions | CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
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Quick Facts
Course Duration
Total of 52 weeks
• Study: 40 weeks
• Break: 12 weeks
Study Load
Full-time
20 hours/week
4 Terms
Delivery Mode
Blended
(Face to Face + Online)
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