CPC50220 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
CRICOS Course Code
119746C
CRICOS Provider Code
03944E
RTO Number
41568
Study Mode
Face To Face
- 52 Weeks
- Certificate of Completion
About This Course
Want to manage building projects across residential and commercial sectors in Australia? The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) at Imperial Institute of Sydney gives you the skills, knowledge, and nationally recognised qualification to do exactly that.
This course is open to international students and is delivered at our CRICOS-registered campuses in Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Wollongong, and Cairns.
The CPC50220 is listed on the national training register at training.gov.au. It is a nationally accredited diploma qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Graduates of this course can work as a Builder, General Foreperson, or Building Inspector across Australia’s construction industry.
Course Details
| Detail | Information |
| Qualification Code | CPC50220 |
| Course Name | Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) |
| Duration | 52 weeks (48 weeks training + 4 weeks holidays) |
| Total Units | 27 units (24 core + 3 elective) |
| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face (classroom + live worksite) |
| Study Mode | Full-time |
| CRICOS Provider | Imperial Institute of Sydney – 03944E |
| RTO Number | 41568 |
| Cost | Please contact our Marketing Team (marketing@iis.edu.au) for the most updated pricelist. |
Course Delivery and Schedule
How Is This Course Taught?
Training is delivered face-to-face on a full-time basis. Sessions take place in a classroom for theory units and at a live worksite for practical units.
The worksite location varies depending on the unit being delivered and the current stage of construction.
Campus Locations
Theory Classes
Theory and online sessions are delivered at any of our approved CRICOS campus sites:
- Parramatta (Main Campus): Suite 302, Level 3, 20 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
- Sydney CBD: Level 1, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000
- Wollongong: Level 3, 325 Crown Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
- Cairns: 2 Orchid Plaza, 58 Lake Street, Cairns City QLD 4870
Workshop / Practical Training
All hands-on tiling practice is completed at our dedicated workshop:
- Revesby Workshop: 3/21 Marigold Street, Revesby NSW 2212
Course Schedule
Term | Duration |
Term 1 | 12 weeks |
Term 2 | 12 weeks |
Term 3 | 12 weeks |
Term 4 | 12 weeks |
Scheduled Holidays | 4 weeks |
Total Duration | 52 weeks |
The course runs over 4 terms of 12 weeks each, with 4 weeks of scheduled holidays.
Entry Requirements
Who Can Apply?
This course is designed for international students who want to:
- Start a career as a qualified tiler in Australia
- Enter the Australian construction industry
- Work toward higher-level qualifications in building and construction
Age and Academic Requirements
To apply, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have completed Year 12 or the equivalent in your home country
English Language Requirements
You must show proof of English ability through one of the following:
- IELTS score of 6.0 or above (test must be less than 2 years old)
- PTE or TOEFL equivalent to IELTS 6.0
- 5 years of education in an English-speaking country
- Completion of at least 6 months of a Certificate IV course at an Australian RTO
- Successful completion of our English Placement Test
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) Assessment
All students must complete an LLND test before enrolment. This is assessed at ACSF Level 3.
If you do not meet the LLND standard, you will need to complete an ELICOS or LLN program before starting this course. Please note that IIS does not offer ELICOS programs directly.
Pre-Training Review (PTR)
Before enrolment, our team will conduct a pre-training review interview. This helps us understand your background, learning needs, and whether you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Computer and Equipment Access
- Basic computer literacy is required
- You will need a laptop or computer with Windows 7 or later
- You must have an active email address and mobile phone number
- Access to Microsoft Word and Excel is required
Units of Competency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Core | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CPCCBC5010 | Manage construction work |
| CPCCBC5019 | Manage building and construction business finances |
| CPCCBC5007 | Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor |
| 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 |
| Elective Units | |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality |
| BSBPMG538 | Manage project stakeholder engagement |
Who This Course Is For
This diploma is ideal for international students who are:
- Seeking to build a career in building and construction management
- Looking to transition into the Australian construction industry
- Aiming to work toward builder licensing in their state or territory
- Ready to take on a leadership role as a site supervisor, foreperson, or project manager
- Looking for a pathway to higher-level qualifications, including an advanced diploma in building and construction
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Have you already worked in building and construction? You may be eligible to apply for:
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on your existing skills and experience
- Credit transfer for previous qualifications from a registered training organisation
If RPL or credit transfer is granted, your course duration and fees may change. This process follows IIS Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Training and Assessment Policy.
Assessment Overview
Assessments are designed to mirror real-world tasks and industry standards, helping students develop the skills needed for their careers. They take place in a simulated workplace environment and assess practical abilities, teamwork, and time management.
Assessment Arrangements
Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, presentations, reports, portfolios, case studies and short answer questions. Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment.
Assessment tasks:
- Reflect real-life work tasks.
- Are required to be performed within industry standard timeframes as specified by assessors in relation to each task.
- Are assessed using assessment criteria that relate to the quality of work expected by the industry.
- Are performed to industry safety requirements as relevant.
- Utilise authentic workplace documentation.
- Require students to work with others as part of a team.
- Require students to plan and prioritise competing work tasks.
- Involve the use of standard workplace equipment such as computers and software.
- Ensure that students are required to consider workplace constraints such as time and budgets.
Assessment Materials
Assessment materials comprise:
- Student Assessment Tasks: There is one for each unit of competency that includes instructions to students about each of their assessments. It also includes an assessment plan where students can record the due dates of each task and an Assessment Task Cover Sheet that must be completed for each Assessment submission.
- Other documents specific to the workplace simulation task requirements are also included with the assessment tasks. These include document templates and simulated workplace policies and procedures, and are described in the student and assessor instructions as relevant.
Re-assessment
Re-assessment criteria:
Each assessment task will be given an outcome of either Satisfactory (S) or Not Satisfactory (NS). Students must complete all tasks for a unit satisfactorily to achieve an overall outcome of Competent (C) for the unit. If one or more of the tasks are assessed as Not Satisfactory, they will be given an outcome for the unit of Not Yet Competent (NYC).
The student can have a total of 3 attempts to complete each task and achieve a ‘Satisfactory’ outcome (noting that the third attempt is chargeable as per the fees and refunds policy). If, after the third attempt, the student is still assessed as Not Satisfactory for a task, they will need to re-enrol in the unit.
Assessment Appeals
Students can make an appeal against any assessment decision by following the Complaints and Appeals Policy outlined in the Student Handbook.
Appeals will be dealt with following the Complaints and Appeals Procedure.
What Will You Learn?
What This Qualification Covers
The CPC50220 is designed for building professionals who manage construction projects at both the residential and commercial level.
The scope of this qualification includes:
- Residential construction up to National Construction Code (NCC) Class 1 and 10 buildings, maximum 3 storeys
- Commercial construction up to NCC Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and Type B construction
This means you will learn how to manage a wide range of building types. This includes houses, townhouses, offices, shops, schools, warehouses, childcare centres, hospitals, and aged care facilities.
The construction industry requires that training and assessment take place in a real or closely simulated workplace environment. To complete this course, you must have access to a live building and construction worksite as required by core unit CPCCBC4008.
White Card requirement: Anyone working on a construction site in Australia must complete general construction induction training. Completing unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry satisfies this requirement.
Note: Builder licensing rules vary across states and territories. You may need to meet additional requirements beyond this qualification before you can apply for a builder licence in your state.
Technical and Construction Skills
- Apply building codes and standards for Class 1, 2 to 9, Type B and Type C buildings
- Apply structural principles for buildings up to 3 storeys (CPCCBC5018 materials)
- Read and interpret plans and specifications
- Prepare building sketches and drawings (CPCCBC4014 materials)
- Apply site surveys and set-out procedures
Project and Financial Management
- Identify and produce cost estimates for building projects
- Produce labour and material schedules (CPCCBC4005 materials)
- Monitor costing systems on complex projects (CPCCBC5010 RTO resources)
- Manage building and construction business finances (CPCCBC5019 materials)
Contracts, Legal and Compliance
- Select, prepare and administer construction contracts
- Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
- Administer legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
- Manage professional, technical and legal reports (CPCCBC5013 materials)
Site Management and Leadership
- Select and manage subcontractors
- Supervise site communication and administration
- Manage construction work on-site (CPCCBC5010 RTO materials)
- Manage environmental practices in building and construction
Workplace Safety
- Lead WHS risk management
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card)
Career Outcomes and Pathways
Jobs You Can Pursue
After completing the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), you can work as:
- Builder (subject to state or territory licensing requirements)
- General Foreperson
- Building Inspector
- Site Supervisor
- Construction Project Manager
- Contract Administrator
Australia’s construction industry continues to grow. There is strong demand for qualified building professionals who can manage both residential and commercial projects.
Further Study Options
This qualification can also serve as a stepping stone to further study in construction management or tertiary education. Pathways may include an advanced diploma in building and construction or other higher education programs in construction management.
Please note: Career pathway information is based on the qualification description on the National Training Register (training.gov.au) and our market research. IIS does not guarantee any employment outcome or specific job role at the end of the course.
Why Study With Us
Imperial Institute of Sydney (IIS) is a CRICOS-registered training organisation (RTO No. 41568) with a strong focus on practical, industry-driven learning.
- Nationally recognised qualification listed on training.gov.au
- Multiple campus locations in Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Wollongong, and Cairns
- Live worksite training built into the course delivery
- Dedicated support for international students from enrolment through to graduation
- Industry-aligned course content developed in consultation with the building and construction sector
- Inclusive and flexible access to education for students from a wide range of backgrounds
Provider / Contact / Delivery Locations
Provider: Imperial Institute Of Sydney
CRICOS Provider Code: 03944E | ABN: 23 610 424 336 | RTO No: 41568
Tel: 1300 5265 11 | Email: info@iis.edu.au
Course Offered at: Sydney CBD | Cairns | Parramatta | Wollongong
FAQ
No prior construction experience is required. However, all students must complete a pre-training review and pass the LLND assessment before starting the course.
You must have access to a live building and construction workplace to meet the assessment requirements of core unit CPCCBC4008. The worksite location varies depending on the unit and stage of construction. IIS coordinates this as part of the course delivery.
The CPC50220 can support your application for a builder licence in most Australian states and territories. However, builder licensing requirements vary by state, and you may need to meet additional conditions beyond this qualification. We recommend checking with your relevant state regulatory authority.
Yes. You can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or a credit transfer if you have relevant work experience or a prior qualification. If approved, this may reduce the length and cost of your course.
