Job Outcome:
Builder, Construction Manager 
Delivery Model:
Study in-person or online 
Estimated Salary:
$60,000 - $200,000* If you feel you’re ready to tackle bigger and more rewarding challenges and start your own building business, then our Diploma building courses will help get you there.
Throughout the course you will learn the professional skills and knowledge required for the management, supervision and administration of residential, industrial and commercial building projects up to three stories.
We can offer you a Diploma of Building and Construction online or in-person, whether you’re in Melbourne or elsewhere in Australia. Our flexible learning environments grant you the skills you need to excel whilst instructing you on how to supervise and manage construction work.
Our CPC50220 Diploma building courses cover tender documentation, structural principles, cost estimations, hiring of contracts and much more for both commercial buildings and medium-rise residential projects. Our CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction can be completed online from the comfort of your own home via our unique Virtual Classroom learning.
Everything you need to know about this nationally recognised qualified, delivered by Builders Academy Australia (RTO 21583 only).
With a nationally-recognised qualification, you will potentially be able to pursue roles such as project supervisor, building manager, site supervisor, estimator, project manager and foreperson.
We run two separate streams for this course, one for people with 5+ years of industry experience (experienced stream). We also run classes for those with less than 5 years’ experience (standard stream).
For our experienced stream, you must be currently working in the building and construction industry with at least five years experience or you have already obtained a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building).
BAA uses a learning management system (LMS) for online course delivery and assessment submission.
The following are the minimum information technology requirements to enable optimal access to the LMS:
PC – Windows Operating System
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MAC
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BAA offer two streams for this program, depending on your level of experience in the industry.
Standard Stream: Part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 62 weeks.
*Total duration is typically between 66 to 70 weeks when taking into account holidays including Christmas shutdown.
Experienced Stream: Part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 52 weeks
*Total duration is typically between 56 to 61 weeks when taking into account holidays including Christmas shutdown.
Student may require up to 8 hours per week outside of class times to complete additional learning and assessment activities, yet this will vary based on each learner.
We offer the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction online or in-person. Virtual classroom (online delivery), or physical classroom depends on your location and requirements.
Assessment Methods
The course is delivered with both theory and practical elements, with a mixture of classroom, group discussions, and individual research (including online study).
Assessment combines classroom participation, observation, practical and written presentation and self-paced exercises online in the students’ own time.
The practical demonstrations of skills on a building and construction site will be required for some units of competency, near the completion of the course.
BAA will reasonably assist those students without access to a building and construction site (where required).
Tool List
Students will need to have access to the following:
Assessment combines classroom participation, observation, practical and written presentation and self-paced exercises online in the students’ own time. They will also be assessed on the development of a portfolio of evidence throughout the duration of the course.
We supply most materials and will contact you once you’re registered to confirm final unit selection, materials and fees.
Do you require assistance and guidance preparing for the Application for Registration with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA)? It can be a very complicated and thorough process, requiring substantial attention to detail. The VBA requires builder’s registration applicants to have the skills, knowledge and experience to apply for registration as a building practitioner. This involves filling in a lot of documents that require a lot of attention to detail.
As part of our CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction, we are now providing assistance with this process. Find out more here.
Licence and registration requirements will depend on the state that you live in. Please follow the links below for more information.
All fees are related to your government eligibility and the state you are living in. Check our FEES section for information on payment options and fees in your state. If you have any questions please get in touch with us on 1300 LEGEND.
Payment Options
Please follow the links below to see the fees and payment options for each state.
This course is designed for people working as or aspiring to become;
Builders
Site Managers
Foremen
Construction Managers and
Other building practitioners involved with the management of small-to-medium-sized low-rise building businesses.
Cert IV
Work towards becoming a building professional and become a leader in the building of new residential developments.
Diploma
Gain the diverse range of skills needed to work with contractors, manage risk and supervise work of a high standard. Learn about how to manage projects both on site and in the office – key to being an all-round building professional.
Yes, as a Registered Training Organisation, the training programs of Builders Academy Australia are recognised nationally, providing qualifications issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Builders Academy Australia has been awarded:
If you want to become a builder, you’ll need to get registered. Building licenses are managed and regulated by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA). While we can give you a rundown on what you need to know, you can find all the information you need on their website.
The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (CPC50220) and Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (CPC40120) course covers areas on which you will be assessed by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA). It is a valuable achievement on your pathway to becoming a registered builder.
The course will assist in helping you work towards becoming a:
This program runs two nights a week.
BAA’s training services are delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding to eligible individuals.
Confirm if you’re eligible for government funding online: Funding Eligibility Indicator here or speak to our course advisors on 1300 534 363