This qualification is designed to meet the needs of senior managers within building and construction firms.
Occupational titles may include:
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Additional units of competency may be required to meet builder or project manager registration requirements in various States and Territories.
| Training Plan | ||||
| Qualification Code & Name | CPC50320 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) |
Qualification Duration |
78 Weeks
(6 Terms of 10 Weeks + 18 Weeks of Term Break) |
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Block |
Week | Unit Code | Unit Name | Core / Elective Unit |
| Block 1 | Week 1 − Week 5 | BSBHRM415 | Coordinate recruitment and onboarding | Elective |
| Block 1 | Week 6 − Week 10 | BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management | Core |
| Week 11 – Week 13 | Term Break | |||
| Block 3 | Week 1− Week 2 | BSBOPS505 | Manage organisational customer service | Elective |
| Block 3 | Week 3 − Week 5 | BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | Elective |
| Block 4 | Week 6 − Week 10 | BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | Elective |
| Week 11 – Week 13 | Term Break | |||
| Block 5 | Week 1 | CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction
process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings |
Core |
| Block 5 | Week 2 | CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction
process for Class 2 to 9 Type C Buildings |
Core |
| Block 5 | Week 3 −Week 5 | CPCCBC5005 | Select and manage building and construction contractors | Core |
| Block 6 | Week 6 − Week 10 | CPCCBC5002 | Monitor costing systems on complex building and
construction projects |
Core |
| Week 11 – Week 13 | Term Break | |||
| Block 7 | Week 1 − Week 5 | CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer construction contract | Elective |
| Block 8 | Week 6 − Week 10 | CPCCBC5019 | Manage building and construction business finances | Core |
| Week 11 – Week 13 | Term Break | |||
| Block 9 | Week 1 − Week 5 | BSBPMG536 | Manage project risk | Core |
| Block 10 | Week 6 − Week 10 | BSBOPS502 | Manage business operational plans | Elective |
| Week 11 – Week 13 | Term Break | |||
| Block 11 | Week 1 − Week 5 | CPCCBC5007 | Administer the legal obligations of a building or
construction contractor |
Core |
| Block 12 | Week 6 − Week 10 | CPCCBC4004 | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | Elective |
| Week 11 – Week 13 | Term Break | |||
Important Information
To successfully complete the qualification, a total of 15 units must be completed, including 8 Core units and 7 Elec琀椀ve units as listed above.
Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course.
This process is outlined in Sydney Metro College Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.
This qualification will be delivered over 78 weeks, comprising 60 weeks of training and assessment across four 10-week terms, with 18 weeks of scheduled breaks (3 weeks at the end of each term).
Potential employment options are in senior manager roles within building and construction firms.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of building and construction qualifications.
Sydney Metro College has the following entry requirements:
International students must:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Eight (8) core units and seven (7) elective units are required for the award of the CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management). Units have been selected in accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and qualification level.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that acknowledges the knowledge and skills acquired by a student through previous studies or work experience, even if formal qualifications have not been attained. For students applying for a General English course, RPL can help them gain credit for skills and learning that may reduce the amount of time needed to complete the program.
To apply for RPL, students must provide evidence of their prior learning, which could include:
RPL is often subject to SMC guidelines and is designed to ensure that students receive recognition for their prior knowledge while maintaining the standards of the course.

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