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I enrolled myself in the Diploma with an aim to start my own business as a registered builder. The trainers were excellent instructors with lots of experience and presented the content very well and made it more interesting by sharing their real-life experiences, good and bad. Thank you Master Builders WA for its support
I’ve referred all my colleagues to Master Builders. Great support and training, can’t ask for much more
I have recently completed my Diploma in Building & Construction with Master Builders WA. I found the course lecturers to be highly informative, always willing to help, and their delivery method to be excellent. The training support team were always on hand to assist with any queries I had and were a pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend Master Builders WA to anybody looking to complete their Diploma in Building & Construction
Thoroughly enjoyed studying towards my Diploma with Master Builders, from the quality trainers to the warm and welcoming staff in the office, I felt supported throughout the journey and I know gaining the qual through a reputable organisation like Master builders will help me in the future.
Completing the Diploma of Building and Construction has given me guidance, clarity and understanding of what is needed to pursue my goal of operating my own construction company as a registered builder. The lecturers are very helpful and always keep it interesting with their wealth of knowledge. I found the Diploma course quite a lot to take on at first but by the end (receiving the certificate) it has prepared me for the even tougher road ahead!
Thanks to the training team at the MBA and to the lecturers James and Mick.
The information and training Master Builders provided to achieve Diploma in Building and Construction was challenging, comprehensive and well supported with all aspects covered thoroughly by industry professionals.
The accelerated training method with minimal classroom delivery and autonomous learning allowed me more work hours to run my business.
This nationally recognised qualification provided me the knowledge required in Western Australia to become a registered builder.
why choose master builders wa?
Master Builders WA serves as one of WA’s leading training organisations in fostering the best practice work standards in the building and construction industry.
We provide our students with the latest, relevant, and most practical courses needed to become a highly competent builder or construction/building project manager.
Learn from some WA’s most qualified lecturers who carry over 15+ years of industry experience. Combined with our course, you will learn to become a highly skilled and knowledgeable student who will be able to tackle contemporary industry needs and make a real impact on the building industry no matter where you go after graduating.
- WA’s most distinguished organisation for building & construction training
- Get the most relevant, practical & quality training to ensure your work is of the highest standard.
- Highly experienced lecturer’s with 15+ years of industry experience
- Learn alongside peers who are as equally driven to grow your skills & knowledge.
- You will graduate as a highly competent & confident individual who can tackle current building & construction industry needs & excel.
Enquire now to learn more about our next course intake!
CPC50220 Course Details
Master Builders Association of Western Australia is now funded under Job & Skills WA for priority industry training. Learn more about our subsidised funded course below or Get in touch today to speak to our team if you have an enquiry.
The building and construction industry is a forever growing market that covers the most innovative and contemporary construction projects in WA. Gaining the best qualifications for this industry will open your opportunity to exciting and fulfilling career paths such as starting your own building company or advancing your role to project lead a team.
The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is perfect course for workers in the building and construction industry who want to progress their careers to become registered builders, project managers, Site foreman’s and more. This course is the gate way to your opportunity to work on commercial to low-rise construction projects.
Our course is now running in both Perth Metro region and Bunbury South West region.
This course will teach you how to:
- Apply knowledge of structural principles
- Risk and financial management
- Estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts
- Selecting contractors
- Overseeing the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects
- This includes residential and commercial with the following limitations:
- Residential construction limited to NCC Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys
- Commercial construction limited to NCC Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction
Duration:
16 Months (Face to Face)
Course Fees:
Non-concessions: $1,200**
Concession: $400**
*For concession students and youth (15-25), the maximum course fee for undertaking a targeted fee relief course in 2023 is capped at $400 per annum
**The student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student service and resource fees.
Entry Requirements:
- You must have left school.
- You must have permanent place of residence in Western Australia.
- You must be an Australian Citizen.
- a permanent visa holder or holder of visa subclass 309, 444, 785, 790, 820 or 826;
- a dependent or spouse of the primary holder of a visa subclass 457; or
- a Bridging Visa E holder (subclasses 050 and 051) and you have made a valid application for a visa of subclass 785 or 790.
- Student must not have an active Apprenticeship or Traineeship registered under WAAMS.
- Must identify as an existing worker*
*An individual working 20 hours or more under a single employer. This includes self-employed.
Course Delivery Options:
- You are required to attend 4 classroom days – Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (8:30am – 4:30pm) once a month for 16 months.
- All course material is supplied through to you; however you are required to have your own laptop/tablet.
- You will have a dedicated training admissions officer to provide one-on-one review and assessment support during face to face sessions
If you are in a unique situation but want to register for this course, please get in contact with our team to learn more about how we can cater to it.
Duration:
9 Months (Face to Face)
Course Fees:
Non-concessions: $10,500*
Entry Requirements:
- Hold a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in the building & construction industry.
- Must identify as an existing worker* and be employed within the building and construction industry as there is need for supervisor observations and signing off assessment tasks.
- You must have permanent place of residence in Western Australia.
- You must be an Australian Citizen.
*An individual working 20 hours or more under a single employer. This includes self-employed.
Course Delivery Options:
- You are required to attend 4 classroom days – Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (8:30am – 4:30pm) once a month for 9 months.
- All course material is supplied through to you; however you are required to have your own laptop/tablet.
- You will have a dedicated training admissions officer to provide one-on-one review and assessment support during face to face sessions
If you are in a unique situation but want to register for this course, please get in contact with our team to learn more about how we can cater to it.
Our CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) consist of 27 Units of competency with 24 core units and 3 elective units that have been divided into 16 Modules (Government Funded) or 9 modules (Non Government Funded).
As WA’s leading Building and Construction Training Organisation, every unit in this course has been developed and approved by industry experts along with our highly skilled lecturers who carry over 15+ Years of industry experience with real-life case studies to provide you with the highest level of learning experience to gain practical and applicable skills to current industry needs.
Our promise is that this course will give you the skills, knowledge, and competencies to excel in your career or business.
| Blocks | Unit Code | Course Name |
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| Block 1 | CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCBC4014 | Prepare simple building sketches and drawing | |
| Block 2 | CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
| 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 | |
| Block 3 | CPCCBC4010* | Apply structural principles to residential and commercial construction (4001 & 4053 Pre reqs) |
| CPCCBC5018* | Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys (4053 & 5001 pre reqs) | |
| Block 4 | CPCCBC4013 | Prepare and evaluate tender documentation |
| Block 5 | CPCCBC4004 | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4005 | Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | |
| Block 6 | CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer a construction contract |
| CPCCBC5002 | Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects | |
| Block 7 | CPCCBC5019 | Manage building and construction business finances |
| CPCCBC5007 | Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contractor | |
| Block 8 | CPCCBC4009 | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC5013 | Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects | |
| Block 9 | CPCCBC5003 | Supervise the planning of on-site building or construction work |
| CPCCBC4008 | Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects | |
| Block 10 | BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management ASSESSMENT |
| CPCCBC4052 | Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry | |
| Block 11 | CPCCBC5005 | Select and manage building and construction contractors |
| CPCCBC5010 | Manage construction work | |
| Block 12 | BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality |
| Block 13 | BSBOPS504 | Manage business risk |
| CPCSUS5001 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability | |
| Block 14 | CPCCBC5011 | Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction |
| Block 15 | CPCCBC4018 | Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects |
| Block 16 | Assessment Support | Assessment Support |
| Blocks | Unit Code | Course Name |
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| Block 1 | CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings | |
| CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, and Type C buildings | |
| Block 2 | CPCCBC4014 | Prepare simple building sketches and drawings |
| CPCCBC5001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction | |
| CPCCBC4010* | Apply structural principles to residential and commercial construction | |
| Block 3 | CPCCBC5018* | Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys ( 4053 & 5001 pre reqs) |
| CPCCBC4004 | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | |
| CPCCBC4005 | Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | |
| Block 4 | CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer a construction contract |
| CPCCBC5002 | Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects | |
| CPCCBC4013 | Prepare and evaluate tender documentation | |
| Block 5 | CPCCBC5007 | Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contractor |
| CPCCBC4009 | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects | |
| CPCCBC5013 | Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects | |
| CPCCBC5003 | Supervise the planning of on-site building or construction work | |
| Block 6 | CPCCBC4018 | Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects |
| Block 7 | CPCCBC5005 | Select and manage building and construction contractors |
| CPCCBC4052 | Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry | |
| CPCCBC5010 | Manage construction work | |
| Block 8 | BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality |
| BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management | |
| BSBOPS504 | Manage risk | |
| Block 9 | CPCCBC5019 | Manage building and construction business finances |
| CPCCBC4008 | Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects | |
| CPCSUS5001 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability | |
| CPCCBC5011 | Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction |
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements. CPCCOHS1001A work safety in the construction industry or CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safety in the construction industry (White Card) will also be required to apply for Builders Registration requirements with Building and Energy.
Completion
After successful completion of all assessments requirements, you will be issued with the qualification CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Constructions (Building) from Master Builders Association of WA (RTO 5101).
On successful completion of this course and all its training assessments, you will receive the qualification CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).
- Become highly competent and skilled on structural principles
- Learn how to factor in risk and financial management for large projects
- Highly skilled in the tendering process when producing estimates and preparing building and construction contracts
- Be a highly competent leader in your field to manage and run a team of contractors.
- Supervise the quality control of large-scale construction work and building projects
What’s Different About the CPC50220
The CPC50220 Diploma of Building & Construction (Building) will be taking over the CPC50210. With it, comes new additional core training units not covered in the CPC50210 that will further your learning to become a highly qualified individual who has the competency to become a registered builder or site manager
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*The followings units must have been attained CPCCBC4005A, CPCCBC4018A, CPCCBC5005A, CPCCBC5007A, CPCCBC5007A, CPCSUS5001A & CPCCBC4014A
**Currently in teach out period, not accepting new students.
Discuss Your Next Step into Your Building Career With Our Highly Experienced Training Team.
about your training team
Master Builders WA have a dedicated team of highly qualified lecturers who have over 15+ years of experience working in the building and construction industry. You will get the chance to learn and collaborate with them throughout your qualification.
From the team, we would like to introduce to you our principal lecturer. Meet George Buckley.
George leads the training team here at Master Builders WA and carries with him a wealth of experience in the building and training industry. With over 25+ years of experience, George has seen himself in many roles such a builder, building designer and construction project manager. He will be your greatest resource for learning and developing your skills and competency throughout the diploma course.
FAQs
If you have questions regarding the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction. Below are some of the most asked questions from previous students and enquiries.
We can tailor our training plans to meet your needs, although there may still be the requirement to attend a full day Thursday or Friday class once in a while in order to complete full practical assessments.
Although the course does not have any pre-requisites, Master Builders WA require our students to have 5 years relevant work experience within the construction industry and be currently employed within the industry as there is a need for supervisor observations and sign off of tasks.
All our course delivery is face to face.
Yes, this is called recognised prior learning (RPL) which is a process that assesses your competency—acquired through formal and informal learning—to determine if you meet the requirements of the course.
MBAWA are always considering running courses in the regional areas, we suggest you Express an interest for your area, as we may be starting delivery in your town soon.
We do offer a self-paced learning, however as the course is Diploma level, we only offer this to students with sufficient experience within the building and construction industry that we feel would be able to manage to self-paced delivery.
MBAWA can deliver individual units of competency from the Diploma and we run many different short accredited and non-accredited courses to meet the needs of the building and construction industry. Chat with a staff member regarding your specific learning goals.
Certainly, discuss your individual situation with our staff.
Get In touch with us today
If you are interested about enquiring for the course and/or have any questions. Fill in the contact form today!
- Start filling out the enquiry form to let us know of your interest.
- One of our experienced team members will be in touch with you in the next 24 hours about your enquiry (Responses may be delayed on Weekends and Public Holidays).
- We will go through your enquiry to provide as much information about the course to you and answer your questions to provide the best advice about your interest in enrolling in the course.