AQF Level 5 Nationally Recognised

Diploma ofBuilding &Construction (Building)

CPC50220

Pathway to builder licensing, high income construction roles and company registration. Study 100% online. Qualify for builder licensing. Step into six-figure management roles or build your own construction company.

Duration
Up to 27 months
Most finish faster
Delivery
100% online + RPL
Self-paced
Outcome
Builder licence
Medium-rise pathway

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CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction overview
"We didn't build this for everyone. We built it for the people who actually do the work."
Lawrence Mackey
Founder & CEO, Techskill Academy & National Licensing

Hear it straight from Techskill's founder. A short video breaking down this qualification, the numbers, how it works, and where it can take you.

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Australia needs senior construction leaders.

Australia needs builders, project managers and construction leaders capable of running medium-rise projects. The pipeline of work is immense. The shortage of diploma-qualified operators is even bigger.

Diploma-qualified builders, construction managers and senior operators are commanding the highest packages the industry has ever paid.

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Jobs and careers

$200K+
Senior Project Roles
$170K+
Construction Managers
$140K – $180K+
Builders

Business owners

$1.5B+
$500M+ per project · $500M to multi-billion turnover
$50M – $500M
$50M to $500M per project
$1M – $50M
Under $50M turnover (from ~$1M)

Average total package per annum, Australia 2026. Sources: Hays Salary Guide 2026, Seek, Payscale, Glassdoor, Indeed. Figures indicative only. The figures are drawn from All Things Estimating (2020), ConstructionTiers.com.au (2025), iSeekplant (2025), and ResultsGroup (2025).

Beyond the Classroom.

Getting qualified is just the start. For those ready to move faster, we offer two premium services, personalised strategy and Founder-led business coaching.

Skills Recognition.

Already have the experience? Apply to have it formally assessed through our recognised Skills Recognition program.

Full Study.

Starting fresh? No experience needed. Learn the framework from the ground up, on your laptop, at your own pace, around your lifestyle and commitments. Just two hours a week is all it takes.

VIP Strategy Session.

1:1 Strategy Intensive, $490. Book a private session with a specialist coach and walk away with a complete pathway blueprint built around your goals, across business strategy, licensing, company registration, qualification management and skills assessment.

Founder-led. Strictly limited.

Premium, one-on-one business coaching led personally by our Founder, designed for startup and growth-stage businesses ready to scale under a proven system. Claim your free assessment to see if it's a fit.

Turn experience into a qualification.

2+ years on the job? Your experience may already meet the standard.

You may be eligible if you've done:

  • Construction management or senior site roles
  • Running low-rise or medium-rise projects
  • Already hold a CPC40120 Cert IV
  • Builder, project manager or contracts administrator
  • Estimator or senior project coordinator
  • Business ownership in residential or commercial construction

Done-for-you and fully supported. We handle the evidence, you focus on the work. Any remaining units finish 100% online, at your own pace.

How it works

  1. Step 1: Complete the assessment online or by phone.
  2. Step 2: Get your results.
  3. Step 3: Discuss investment and payment options.
  4. Step 4: Formalise your pathway.
  5. Step 5: Connect with our local support team.
  6. Step 6: We submit your licence application.

We get you licensed.

Qualifications are step one. The licence is what lets you take on the work. Our in-house licensing company prepares and submits your application direct to your state authority.

  • Managed for you
  • We submit on your behalf
  • No up front costs
  • Pay as you go
  • One organisation
  • Better rates
  • One aligned process
  • Bundle discounts. Cert + Licence

Find your state pathway

Queensland (QBCC)

CPC50220 meets the technical qualification requirement for the Medium Rise Builder licence under QBCC. Covers Class 1–9 buildings up to three storeys. The pathway to Open Builder via experience.

Book a free consultation now with a specialist, no cost, no obligation, and get all the answers you need about national construction licensing.

The Student
Journey

Everything You Need to Know

Follow the complete student journey, from your first conversation with our team through to graduation and your next step.

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Ready to Start Your Journey?

Talk with our team about your goals, experience and the pathway that may suit you.

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Trusted by industry.
Proven results.

We have worked with representatives with just about every major construction, energy and mining company in the country.

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  • Australian owned and nationally represented. Run by construction pros who know how it really works.
  • Recognised by state and federal government, industry bodies and building commissions.
  • Trainers are real industry builders. Built for the real world by people who've worked in it.
  • Easy to use learning systems that lower the barriers and make it simple to win.
  • Flexible payment options and discounts. We'll find a financial fit for your circumstance.
BHP
Abigroup
Kane
Hutchinson Builders
WorkPac Group
Stockland
John Holland
Woollam Constructions
Woodside
Lendlease
Fulton Hogan
EnergyPro
Schlumberger
ATCO
Intrec
Santos
Saxon Energy
Savanna Energy
Arrow Energy
BHP
Abigroup
Kane
Hutchinson Builders
WorkPac Group
Stockland
John Holland
Woollam Constructions
Woodside
Lendlease
Fulton Hogan
EnergyPro
Schlumberger
ATCO
Intrec
Santos
Saxon Energy
Savanna Energy
Arrow Energy

27 units. Your pace.

27 structured units, delivered online in clear sections. You have up to 27 months to complete, but most finish faster with Skills Recognition for prior experience.

How much time?

2 focused hours a week builds strong momentum.

Just 2 focused hours a week builds real momentum. Fit it around rain days, RDOs, or one solid weekend session. Consistency beats intensity, and you're fully supported by our local Aussie team every step of the way.

Curriculum

Built around the way builders actually work.

Planning, compliance, contracts, structures, site management and business systems. Every unit is practical knowledge you can apply on Monday morning.

  • Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings CPCCBC4001
  • Select, prepare, and administer a construction contract CPCCBC4003
  • Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects CPCCBC4004
  • Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects CPCCBC5002

Everything included when you enrol.

  • Structured onboarding
  • Unlimited support through your program
  • 24/7 access to your online platform
  • Phone and email support, 5 days a week
  • Technical guidance from construction professionals
  • Skills Recognition available any time
  • Business Start Up coaching available with our Founder. Application process applies.
  • Plus receive a copy of Brick by Brick, Australia's practical construction business blueprint.
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Bonus Offer, Receive This Book Free With Every Enrolment.

Get started in 3 easy steps.

01

Free consultation.

Map your licensing requirements and get a pathway built around your situation. No upfront payment, start immediately.

02

Payment options.

See every finance and payment option and pick what fits. Up to 12 month interest free plans and 24 month finance available.

03

Enrolment & onboarding.

Get personally enrolled and onboarded, receive your credentials, and plug straight into our support team. Done.

Common questions.

Yes. CPC50220 is the diploma-level technical qualification accepted by state regulators for Medium Rise Builder and full Builder licences (Class 1 to 9 buildings up to three storeys). Our in-house National Licensing team prepares and lodges your application direct with QBCC, NSW Fair Trading, VBA or your relevant authority.

Start your pathway today.

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