What This Course Is All About
- Manage building and construction work and coordinate project activities
- Apply building codes, standards and legal requirements
- Prepare and administer construction contracts
- Estimate project costs and manage labour and material schedules
- Read and interpret building plans and specifications
- Select and manage building and construction contractors
- Manage project finances, risk, quality and environmental practices
- Supervise construction work and site administration
What Jobs Can Graduates Apply For?
CPC50220 can support career pathways in building and construction, including roles such as:
- Builder
- General Foreperson
- Building Inspector
- Construction Supervisor
- Site Supervisor
- Construction Coordinator
- Construction Project Coordinator
- Contract Administration and Construction Support roles
- Estimating and Costing roles
Employment opportunities may exist across:
- Residential building companies
- Commercial construction companies
- Building and construction contractors
- Construction project businesses
- Property and development organisations
- Building inspection and compliance environments
Actual job titles, duties and licensing requirements vary by employer, state or territory and the type of construction work undertaken.
Salary Expectations in Australia
Building and construction salaries vary significantly according to experience, location, licensing status, project size, employer and job responsibilities.
Indicative market ranges for experienced construction roles may include:
| Role | Indicative Annual Salary (AUD) |
| General Foreperson | $120,000 – $160,000+ |
| Site / Construction Supervisor | $110,000 – $165,000+ |
| Building Inspector | $100,000 – $140,000+ |
| Construction Project Manager | $130,000 – $190,000+ |
| Licensed Builder | Varies significantly by business and project volume |
Qualification Details
| Course Detail | Information |
| Qualification Code | CPC50220 |
| Qualification Name | Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) |
| Qualification Level | Diploma – Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) |
| Total Units | 27 units |
| Core Units | 24 |
| Elective Units | 3 |
| RTO | Stark Training Institute – RTO 45180 |
| Locations referenced by Stark | Gold Coast, Greater Brisbane and Sunshine Coast |
Important Scope & Licensing Information
The qualification reflects the role of building professionals working across defined residential and commercial construction activities. Residential construction is limited to National Construction Code (NCC) Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys. Commercial construction is limited to NCC Class 2 to 9 buildings using Type B and Type C construction.
Completion of CPC50220 does not automatically provide a building licence. Builder licensing is regulated by individual Australian states and territories, and additional licensing, experience, practical or other requirements may apply.
Who Is This Qualification Suitable For?
This qualification may suit people who are:
- Already working in the building and construction industry
- Working as a supervisor, leading hand or experienced construction worker
- Looking to progress into higher-level construction responsibilities
- Seeking formal recognition of existing building and construction knowledge
- Interested in construction supervision, estimating, contracts or project coordination
- Planning a longer-term pathway towards builder or construction management roles
If you already have substantial industry experience, ask Getmycourse about whether an RPL or skills-recognition pathway may be suitable for your circumstances.
Participant Eligibility
Stark’s published program information identifies eligibility conditions for its Queensland program. Depending on the funding or delivery arrangement, participants may need to meet specific requirements relating to residency, work rights and employment in the Queensland building and construction industry.
The published Stark eligibility information includes participants who are:
- Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents; or
- Holders of an eligible visa with the right to work in Australia and who meet the applicable Queensland program conditions
- Eligible workers in Queensland, subject to the applicable program rules
There are also exclusions and program-specific conditions. Eligibility should therefore be confirmed before enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| BSBOPS504 | Manage business risk |
| BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management |
| CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
| CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer a construction contract |
| CPCCBC4004 | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4005 | Produce labour and material schedules for ordering |
| CPCCBC4008 | Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4009 | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4010* | Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions |
| CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCBC4013 | Prepare and evaluate tender documentation |
| CPCCBC4014 | Prepare simple building sketches and drawings |
| CPCCBC4018 | Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings |
| CPCCBC5001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction |
| CPCCBC5002 | Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC5003 | Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work |
| CPCCBC5005 | Select and manage building and construction contractors |
| CPCCBC5007 | Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor |
| CPCCBC5010 | Manage construction work |
| CPCCBC5011 | Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction |
| CPCCBC5013 | Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC5018* | Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys |
| CPCCBC5019 | Manage building and construction business finances |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality |
| CPCCBC5004 | Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials |
| CPCCBC5009 | Identify services layout and connection methods for Type B and C constructions |
What You Will Learn
- Building codes, standards and regulatory requirements
- Structural principles for residential and commercial construction
- Construction estimating and costing
- Construction contracts and tender documentation
- Site communication and administration
- Planning and supervision of construction work
- Contractor selection and management
- Construction business finances
- Risk and WHS management
- Environmental management practices
- Quality management and construction materials
- Professional technical and legal reporting
The qualification combines technical construction knowledge with the management, compliance and coordination skills needed to take greater responsibility for building projects.
Practical Industry Experience
The CPC50220 training package includes units with practical assessment requirements. In particular, the national training product identifies workplace access requirements for relevant construction activities.
Learners may need access to a real or closely simulated building and construction workplace so that practical skills can be demonstrated under realistic conditions.
This means that course delivery and assessment arrangements should be confirmed with the RTO before enrolment, particularly where practical construction activities are involved.
Benefits of Completing This Qualification
- Nationally recognised Diploma qualification
- Builds advanced construction and project-management capability
- Develops skills in contracts, estimating, costing and compliance
- Supports progression into supervision and higher-responsibility roles
- Provides a pathway towards further construction study
- Can support licensing pathways where state or territory requirements are also met
- Develops practical knowledge relevant to residential and commercial construction
- Strengthens professional credibility within the construction industry
Further Study & Career Pathways
After completing CPC50220, suitable learners may consider further study in construction management, building, project management, building surveying or related disciplines.
Potential progression can include:
- Advanced construction and management qualifications
- Construction management study
- Building surveying pathways
- Project management pathways
- State or territory builder licensing pathways, subject to additional requirements
The most appropriate next step depends on your existing experience, intended occupation and the licensing rules in your state or territory.
Why Building & Construction Is a Strong Career Path
Australia’s construction industry supports residential development, commercial projects, infrastructure and ongoing building maintenance.
Qualified construction professionals can work across a broad range of project environments and can develop their careers from hands-on construction roles into supervision, coordination, estimating, contracts and management.
For experienced workers, a nationally recognised Diploma can also provide formal recognition of higher-level knowledge and responsibilities already developed through industry experience.
Important Licensing Note
CPC50220 is a nationally recognised qualification, but holding the qualification does not by itself guarantee a builder licence.
Licensing requirements differ between Australian states and territories. Depending on where you intend to work, you may need additional industry experience, practical evidence, examinations, registration or other requirements.
Always confirm the current requirements with the relevant state or territory building regulator before relying on the qualification for licensing purposes.
Why Choose the RPL Pathway?
If you have already worked in construction and have substantial experience, you may have developed many of the skills covered by the qualification.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can assess your existing skills and evidence against the requirements of the qualification. Evidence may include:
- Current and previous employment experience
- Construction project records
- Work samples and photographs
- Plans, drawings and specifications
- Contracts, estimates and project documentation
- References and employment records
- Licences, tickets and previous qualifications
RPL is evidence-based. You must demonstrate competency against the required units, and additional training or assessment may be required where gaps are identified.
Final Summary
CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) provides a nationally recognised pathway for people seeking higher-level capability in Australia’s building and construction industry.
The qualification covers:
- 27 units – 24 core and 3 electives
- Building codes and standards
- Structural principles
- Estimating and costing
- Contracts and tendering
- Construction planning and supervision
- Contractor management
- Risk, WHS and environmental management
- Construction business finances
- Technical and legal reporting
If you already have relevant construction experience, contact Getmycourse to discuss your eligibility and whether an RPL or skills-recognition pathway may be appropriate for you.
Is CPC50220 a nationally recognised qualification?
Yes. CPC50220 is a nationally recognised qualification listed on the Australian national training register.
The current qualification is CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).
Are there any formal entry requirements?
The CPC50220 qualification itself has no formal entry requirements.
However, the training provider may have its own enrolment, language, literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, experience or suitability requirements. Students should confirm the provider's specific requirements before enrolment.
Do I need construction industry experience?
The qualification itself does not specify formal entry requirements.
However, practical construction experience can be highly beneficial because the qualification involves applying building, construction, supervision, estimating, contract and project-management skills in an industry context.
Where assessment requirements require workplace evidence, access to an appropriate building and construction workplace may be necessary.
Does the Diploma qualify me to become a builder?
The qualification can support a pathway into building and construction occupations, including roles such as Builder, General Foreperson and Building Inspector.
However, completing CPC50220 does not automatically provide a builder licence. Builder licensing requirements differ between Australian states and territories, and additional requirements may apply. Always check the licensing requirements applicable to the state or territory where you intend to work.
What type of construction work does CPC50220 cover?
The qualification has defined construction limitations.
For residential construction, it covers National Construction Code Class 1 and Class 10 buildings up to a maximum of three storeys.
For commercial construction, it covers NCC Class 2 to Class 9 buildings involving Type C and Type B construction.
Do I need a White Card for construction work?
People undertaking construction work generally need to complete the required general construction induction training.
The qualification documentation identifies CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry as meeting the general construction induction training requirement.
Is practical or workplace experience required?
Yes, practical application is an important part of this qualification.
Training.gov.au states that the construction industry strongly supports training and assessment being undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment. In particular, the assessment requirements for CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects require access to a live building and construction workplace.
- Gold Coast
- Greater Brisbane
- Sunshine Coast
