CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CRICOS Course Code: 119597M

Course Duration: 104 weeks 80 weeks scheduled classes 24 weeks holidays and breaks

Enrolment Fee: $250 Tuition Fee: $30,000 Materials Fee: $1,000 Total Course Fee: $31,250

Delivery Mode: Face-to-face

The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) reflects the role of building professionals who manage residential and commercial building projects. Students develop knowledge of structural principles, estimating, risk and financial management, contract administration, and supervising construction work.

Residential construction covered by this qualification includes National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings up to three storeys. Commercial construction includes Class 2–9 buildings for Type B and Type C construction.

Graduates develop the skills required to coordinate building projects, manage contractors, and oversee quality and compliance in construction environments.

Possible job roles include:

Builder

General Foreperson

Building Inspector

Builder licensing requirements vary across states and territories and may require additional criteria beyond this qualification.

Applicants must:

be at least 18 years old

demonstrate ACSF Level 3 or equivalent

have completed Year 12 or AQF Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)

demonstrate IELTS overall score of 6.0 or equivalent

complete LLND and digital skills assessments if required

To achieve CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), students must complete 24 core units and 3 elective units.

Unit Code	Unit Title	Category
Core Units
BSBOPS504	Manage business risk	Core
CPCCBC4053	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings	Core
CPCCBC4001	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings	Core
CPCCBC5011	Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction	Core
BSBWHS513	Lead WHS risk management	Core
CPCCBC4005	Produce labour and material schedules for ordering	Core
CPCCBC5007	Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor	Core
CPCCBC4010	Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions	Core
CPCCBC4008	Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC4012	Read and interpret plans and specifications	Core
CPCCBC5001	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction	Core
CPCCBC5018	Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys	Core
CPCCBC4013	Prepare and evaluate tender documentation	Core
CPCCBC4014	Prepare simple building sketches and drawings	Core
CPCCBC5003	Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work	Core
CPCCBC4009	Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC4004	Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC5010	Manage construction work	Core
CPCCBC5002	Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC5005	Select and manage building and construction contractors	Core
CPCCBC5013	Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC5019	Manage building and construction business finances	Core
CPCCBC4018	Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC4003	Select, prepare and administer a construction contract	Core
Elective Units
BSBPMG532	Manage project quality	Elective
BSBPMG538	Manage project stakeholder engagement	Elective
CPCCBC4052	Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry	Elective

Assessment includes a combination of:

written assessments

project work

practical demonstration tasks

Students must have access to a live or closely simulated construction workplace environment for certain assessment activities.

Enrolment Fee: $250
Tuition Fee: $30,000
Materials Fee: $1,000

Total Course Fee: $31,250

A detailed payment schedule is provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement.

Greenfield College provides all required materials, tools, and equipment for training and assessment. Students complete practical training in a supervised workshop environment designed to reflect real construction settings.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer are available in accordance with Greenfield College policies.

Build Your Career in Construction Management

Develop the technical, supervisory, and project management skills required to lead building and construction projects.