To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in 24 core and 3 elective units. Please refer below for the core units of competency and a sample of suggested electives:

*Prerequisite Unit Required

This qualification meets one of the requirements for you to obtain a licence with your states regulatory body. Please consult with your local authority to ensure you are eligible and meet other criteria prior to commencing studies with us.

Builder – medium rise licence

Scope of Work

1. Building work on a class 1 or class 10 building
2. Building work to a maximum of 3 storeys, but not including Type A construction on classes 4 to 9 buildings
3. Building work that consists of non-structural work on a building, regardless of—
   • the class of the building; or
   • the gross floor area of the building
4. Prepare plans and specifications if the plans and specifications are:
   • for the licensee’s personal use, or
   • for use in building work to be performed by the licensee personally.

Qualifications Required for Contractor and nominee Licences

Any one of the following:

1. Successful completion of CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
2. Successful completion of a course the authority considers is at least equivalent to the course mentioned above;
3. A recognition certificate as a builder qualified to carry out the scope of work for the class;
4.  A qualification or statement of attainment of required competency for the class of licence.

Qualifications Required for Site supervisor Licence

Any one of the following—

1. The technical qualifications stated for Builder—medium rise;

Successful completion of the following units of competency—

• CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction projects
• CPCCBC5004 Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors
• CPCCBC5006 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys
• CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys
• CPCCBC5009 Identify services layout and connection methods for Type B and C constructions
• CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work

2. Successful completion of a course or units of competency of a course the authority considers is at least equivalent to the units of competency mentioned above.

FTA offers CPCCBC5001, CPCCBC5018, CPCCBC5009 and CPCCBC5010 as part of the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management). Speak to our team today, if getting your licence is your end goal.

Note: This information is sourced from QBCC website and is accurate as at January 2022 for QLD licence holders only. For more information and clarity of what the scope does not include please refer to QBCC.

• Construction Supervisor
• Builder (medium-rise)
• Construction Managers
• Site Manager

The course duration will vary depending on your experience, skills and chosen study mode. As a guide:

• Standard duration is between 12-24 months
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): 3-6 months- this term may be extended by Funding Criteria, amount of RPL awarded and subsequent Gap Training required  – eligibility criteria apply
• CSQ
  • Program completion date is 20 September 2022 (for the Higher Level Skills General Program 2020/21 Contract)
  • Program completion date is 20 September 2022(for the Apprentice Advance+ Higher Level Skills Program 2020/21 Contract)
  • Program completion date is 20 September 2022 (for the Major Projects program 2020/21 Contract).
• Fee for service: 3-12 months subject to the amount of RPL awarded and subsequent Gap Training required

Your skills will be assessed through a mix of practical and theory tasks. Which is essentially showing us what you’ve learnt and how you do it.

Theory and Practical Assessment will be assessed Online. Practical Assessment will be conducted online through instructions and workplace activities conducted in your place of work. You will then make these completed tasks available to your trainer via the online learning platform to assess.