The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) provides graduates with advanced skills and knowledge to manage medium- to large-scale building projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. This nationally recognised qualification covers structural principles, project management, estimating and costing, contract administration, tendering, risk management, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with building codes, standards, and workplace health and safety requirements. This course is designed for experienced building and construction professionals who are seeking to move into senior supervisory, management, or builder roles. It prepares students to oversee building projects from planning through to delivery, coordinate subcontractors and resources, interpret and apply legislation, and implement effective business management practices in construction enterprises.
The qualification provides a recognised pathway to employment in senior roles across the domestic and commercial/industrial construction sectors and may also support applications for builder registration, subject to state and territory regulatory requirements.
CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) supersedes and is equivalent to CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).
Nominal hours: 1,200 - 1,600
In order to achieve this qualification, students must complete 27 units of competency, made up of 24 core units and 3 elective units.
Students must be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrolment, as this is a trade-level qualification designed for those entering supervisory or management roles in the construction industry.
To enter into the courses delivered at CTA, applicants should have successfully completed Year 12 equivalent. It is strongly recommended that students also have:
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Mature age applicants without formal education may be considered based on relevant work experience and demonstrated capacity to meet course requirements. Such learners will be accessed for possible RPL opportunities and their course duration and volume of learning will be adjusted accordingly, if any RPL is granted.
Students undertaking this course at CTA must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations or any other course related work. To determine this, all students wanting to study with us are required to undertake the LLN Test prior to the commencement of the course. Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring external support services.
The LLN test will be conducted on campus by using an ACSF mapped online LLN assessment tool - LLN Robot.
Students are asked to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy test (LLN) test and achieve expected performance level of ACSF level 4 for CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Classroom based Face to Face theory and practical at Williamstown campus.
All training programs provided by Company are registered under nationally endorsed training packages. These training programs are competency based which means that training and assessment focus on the development and recognition of a person’s ability to apply relevant knowledge and skills to perform workplace tasks to a specified standard.
The specific skills and knowledge required for particular activities are set out in Units of Competency which can be grouped together to formulate the completion of a nationally recognised qualification.
Nationally recognised qualifications are outlined in training packages. These can be viewed at www.training.gov.au.
The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is a nationally recognised qualification that equips students with the advanced skills and knowledge required to manage large, complex building projects. This course is designed for individuals aiming to work as licensed builders, construction managers, or project supervisors within residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Training covers advanced building techniques, interpreting and applying building codes and standards, preparing and managing contracts and tenders, developing cost estimates and schedules, supervising on-site operations, and ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety regulations. Students also gain experience in managing teams, liaising with clients and subcontractors, and overseeing projects from conception to completion.
Occupational titles may include:
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, as specified in the Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Assessment Methods
Observation during on-the-job or role play/simulation
Questioning may include self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules or interviews.
Review of Products including work samples or products
Portfolio may include documents, products with supporting documentation, historical evidence.
Third party
Structured Activities may include Projects, Case studies, presentations, role play, demonstrations, and progressive tasks.
Construction Training Australia’s training headquarters are located in the Heart of Melbourne, 22 Prentice Street, Brunswick 3056 is easily accessible by car and public transport.
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