Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) - CPC50220

Name: Diploma of Building and Construction – CPC50220
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A Diploma in Building and Construction (Building) – CPC50220 equips you with the essential skills and formal qualification needed to work across residential and commercial construction. It prepares you to begin a career in carpentry or advance an existing one, with units of competency covering both general building and specialised areas of work.

Training and assessment reflect real workplace conditions, ensuring you can operate tools safely, apply core carpentry techniques, and meet industry standards. Completing this qualification confirms that you’ve achieved all required competencies, either through prior experience or formal study with a registered RTO.

Qualification Overview

Qualification Name

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Code and Units of Competency

CPC50220

Duration

Within four weeks of receiving sufficient and complying evidence of competency in all applied for units of competency

Offered By

Construction Trades College (RTO: 40250)
Building Trades Australia (RTO: 30979)
Teach International (RTO: 31165)

Get Your Building and Construction Diploma via RPL

If you have industry experience but no formal qualification, you could still get a Diploma of Building and Construction through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

RPL uses your existing skills, experience, and evidence—from work portfolios, references, past training—to assess your competence against the CPC50220 competency framework. Targeted upskilling can bridge any identified gaps.

RPL accelerates your pathway, lets you avoid duplicating previous training, and still gains you a nationally recognised qualification.

Evidence of learning

Letter of Employment
Resumé
ID
Letters of reference from licensed tradespeople you’ve worked with.
Apprenticeship papers.
Videos and/or photos of your work
Current employment contracts
Transcripts or assessments from related past qualifications.
Evidence of overseas qualifications
Codes and standards, plans and drawings
Organisational policies and procedures
Maintenance reports/service sheets
Safe Work method statements
Job Safety Analysis
Toolbox meeting minutes
Risk assessments
Quotes/invoices and stock orders

Once your certificate is issued, you can apply for building licences—such as Builder – Low Rise or project manager licences—through your state or territory’s regulator (e.g., Fair Trading, VBA). Skills Certified is here to help with your licence application process if needed.

Who is this qualification for?

This diploma is typically suited for individuals who want to lead, manage or own a construction business. Whether you’re a registered carpenter looking to move into management, a builder aiming to take on larger multi-storey projects, or an experienced tradesperson positioned to supervise, this diploma of building and construction provides the credentials and skills to elevate your career.

It is all completed in 4 simple steps

Step 1

Free Skills Assesment

Speak to Skills Certified about your goals and allow us to guide you towards the qualification that will help you reach them.

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Step 2

Portfolio of Experience

Your dedicated consultant will guide you through the process of putting together a portfolio of evidence. This can contain previous qualifications with transcripts, certificates, photos and videos, samples or work examples, letters of reference, your current resume, etc.

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Step 3

Evidence review

Once one of our partner registered training organisations (RTOs) has assessed your portfolio, the assessor assigned to your case may be in touch if any additional evidence is required. If you have any weak areas, the RTO may assign a trainer to upskill you at no cost to you.

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Step 4

You're Qualified!!

Skills Certified is partnered with Registered Training Organisations whose qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia and are the same as the qualification you would receive from full time study. Qualifications can also be used for licensing applications.

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What you’ll learn in CPC50220

Through this course, you’ll develop key skills including:

Key areas of learning

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You’ll develop expertise in areas vital to construction leadership:

Applying building codes and structural standards across residential and commercial sites

Administering contracts, estimating costs, and scheduling resources

Leading site administration and managing legal compliance

Risk and financial management at building project level

Contractor selection and oversight

Sustainability and environmental management practices

Team leadership, project quality control, and communication

Advanced legal and technical construction reporting

These outcomes prepare you for management roles and help meet the eligibility requirements for builder registration in multiple states.

The RPL process – How to get recognised for your experience

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To earn a Diploma in Building and Construction (Building) – CPC50220 with RPL, Skills Certified’s registered training partners will help you using evidence of prior learning as a basis.

Getting a Diploma in Building and Construction (Building) – CPC50220 through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment program lets people with extensive carpentry experience but no formal qualifications acquire the required units for a nationally recognised qualification and apply for a builder’s licence.

The program is open to local builders with years of experience or local students who have completed partial qualifications. Migrants can make use of Skills Certified’s fast-track programs that convert relevant overseas qualifications and experience into nationally recognised qualifications, provided they are well-versed in Australian requirements and standards.

Career opportunities with a Diploma of Building and Construction

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Graduates can pursue several key managerial roles, including:

Builder / Site supervisor
Construction Project Supervisor
General Foreperson
Building Inspector
Construction Manager
Contracts Administrator
Estimator

You can also continue studying in higher qualifications like the Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) – CPC60220, or pathway into degrees such as Construction Management or Engineering Technology.

Why choose Skills Certified for your RPL?

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With Skills Certified, getting your experience recognised has never been easier. Through our extensive partner network of Registered Training Organisations, we help you turn years of hands-on work into a nationally recognised qualification—without the stress of repeating what you already know.

Why Skills Certified?

Fast national accreditation anywhere in Australia with our partner RTOs
Certification turnaround in as little as four weeks once your evidence is submitted
Accreditation through reputable, nationally recognised Registered Training Organisations
Customer satisfaction guarantee for peace of mind
Plus, you can get your free RPL quote today to see where your skills can take you.

Outcomes

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Satisfied With Training

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Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates of this course starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

40.7%

Technicians and Trades Workers

29.6%

Managers

10.4%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

7.3%

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

6.4%

Education and Training

FAQ

What’s the difference between Certificate III and the Diploma in Building and Construction?

The Certificate III in Carpentry focuses on trade-level carpentry tasks. The Diploma of Building and Construction – CPC50220 is leadership-focused, covering contracts, management, and oversight skills.

Can I gain a builder’s licence with this diploma?

Yes—it’s often sufficient for builder registration in multiple jurisdictions, provided you also have required practical experience.

How long does RPL take for the diploma?

Once your RPL evidence is submitted, you’ll typically receive certification in about four weeks.

Are there entry requirements?

No formal prerequisites exist—this qualification has no entry requirements to start, though RTOs may require literacy/numeracy or induction checks.

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