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CPC50220 | Site Supervisor Stream
Medium-Rise Site Supervisor (QLD)
A focused 7-unit package from the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), built for the QBCC builder—medium rise site supervisor licence. Supervise building work up to 3 storeys, plus non-structural work on any building regardless of class or floor area. The step between low-rise residential and open-class high-rise.
- 4-8 Months
- 100% Online
- RPL available
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Published duration: 4-8 Months. Individual study and assessment requirements apply. Last reviewed .
- What it is
- A 7-unit package from the CPC50220 Diploma built for the QBCC builder medium rise site supervisor licence. 100% online, usually 4 to 8 months.
- Who it suits
- Queensland low-rise supervisors moving up to townhouses, walk-up apartments and boutique commercial work.
- Outcome
- Meets the QBCC technical qualification requirement to supervise building work up to 3 storeys. Experience requirements apply.
Already got years on the tools? Ask about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment. Prepare Training is RTO 45384.
Only 7 Units
100% Online Study
RPL Available
Up To 3 Storeys
Course Overview
What is the Medium-Rise Site Supervisor Qualification?
This 7-unit package is drawn from the nationally recognised CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) and delivers the technical qualification QBCC specifies for the builder—medium rise site supervisor licence. Rather than completing the full Diploma, this pathway covers exactly the units QBCC lists for the site supervisor licence type in that class.
The medium rise class is where most Queensland supervisors get stuck. A low-rise licence covers houses, townhouses and Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings up to 2,000m², which is fine until your employer wins a three-storey walk-up, a boutique apartment block or a small commercial building. QBCC's scope for builder—medium rise covers building work on a class 1 or class 10 building, and building work to a maximum of 3 storeys but not including Type A construction on classes 4 to 9 buildings. It also covers non-structural work on a building regardless of the class or gross floor area of that building. In practice that is three-storey townhouse rows, walk-up apartment blocks, a boutique commercial building on a main street, and non-structural fit-out on any building at all.
Site supervisors supervise building work as an employee, under their employer's QBCC contractor licence, rather than contracting with clients themselves. For the site supervisor licence type in this class, QBCC lists technical qualifications only. The experience, referee and financial requirements that apply to a contractor licence do not appear against the site supervisor type. Completing these units is the substantive step toward applying.
The seven units are all core units of CPC50220, so every one of them carries full credit if you go on to complete the whole Diploma later. The full Diploma is the technical qualification for a builder—medium rise contractor licence. Delivery is 100% online and self-paced, built around supervisors who cannot leave an active site to study.
Why Choose This Course
- Streamlined 7-unit pathway (not the full CPC50220 Diploma)
- QBCC builder—medium rise site supervisor licence pathway
- Supervise building work up to 3 storeys
- Covers Type B and Type C construction, excludes Type A on classes 4-9
- 100% online, self-paced delivery
- RPL available for experienced supervisors
- Full credit toward the complete Diploma
Curriculum Highlights
- National Construction Code application for Type B construction projects
- Structural principles for buildings up to three storeys
- Site surveys and set-out procedures for projects up to three storeys
- Services layout and connection methods for Type B and C constructions
- Quality standards in the selection of building and construction materials
- Selecting and managing building and construction contractors
- Managing construction work across a medium-rise programme
Recognition of Prior Learning
Already doing this work? Ask about RPL.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) involves an assessor reviewing your current skills and evidence against the units in the Medium-Rise Site Supervisor (QLD). You may need further evidence or gap training. Experience alone does not establish competency, and no fixed reduction in study time is guaranteed.
Course Structure
Units of Competency
QBCC lists these seven units of competency for the builder—medium rise site supervisor licence. All seven are core units of CPC50220, so all seven carry full credit toward the complete Diploma:
Core Units (7)
What You'll Learn
- Apply building codes and standards to Type B construction — the fire-resisting construction requirements that separate medium rise from low rise
- Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys, including load paths and lateral stability in multi-storey framing
- Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys, where set-out error compounds vertically
- Identify services layout and connection methods for Type B and C constructions, and coordinate services rough-in across levels
- Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
- Select and manage building and construction contractors across a medium-rise trade programme
- Manage construction work, including programme, quality and compliance on an active medium-rise site
Is this you?
Who Should Enrol
Queensland supervisors and experienced tradespeople ready to supervise beyond the low-rise limits into three-storey residential and commercial work.
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Low-Rise Site Supervisors
Current low-rise supervisors whose employer has started winning three-storey walk-ups and boutique apartment work.
Leading Hands & Foremen
Experienced workers already coordinating trades on multi-residential sites who need formal credentials to match.
Certificate IV Holders
CPC40120 graduates ready to step up to Diploma-level units and a wider supervision scope.
Qualified Tradespeople
Carpenters, bricklayers and blocklayers moving from the tools into formal medium-rise supervision.
Commercial Construction Employees
Workers for commercial builders on Type B and Type C projects who need a licence covering that scope.
Course Overview
What is the Diploma of Building and Construction?
This site supervisor package is drawn from the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). This overview covers what the full qualification involves and how its units apply to supervising medium-rise projects.
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Career Opportunities
Medium rise is where Queensland's townhouse, walk-up apartment and boutique commercial work sits. It is a large and growing slice of the market, and the natural next rung for a supervisor who has outgrown detached residential.
Medium-Rise Site Supervisor
Day-to-day supervision of three-storey residential and commercial construction across Queensland.
$115,000 – $160,000Townhouse & Walk-Up Supervisor
Supervising multi-unit townhouse developments and low-rise apartment buildings through to completion.
$110,000 – $150,000Commercial Site Supervisor
Supervising Type B and Type C commercial fit-outs, retail and light industrial projects up to three storeys.
$120,000 – $165,000Construction Supervisor (Multi-Residential)
Coordinating trades and programme across staged multi-residential developments.
$115,000 – $155,000Project Coordinator
Coordinating between project management and site operations on medium-rise developments.
$105,000 – $145,000Assistant Site Manager
Supporting a site manager on larger medium-rise projects while building toward open-class supervision.
$100,000 – $135,000Salary Expectations
These roles are in high demand across Australia and offer strong earning potential.
| Role | Approximate Annual Salary (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Medium-Rise Site SupervisorSupervising three-storey residential and commercial projects | $115,000 – $160,000 |
| Townhouse & Walk-Up SupervisorMulti-unit townhouse and low-rise apartment developments | $110,000 – $150,000 |
| Commercial Site SupervisorType B and Type C commercial, retail and light industrial | $120,000 – $165,000 |
| Construction Supervisor (Multi-Residential)Trade coordination across staged developments | $115,000 – $155,000 |
| Project CoordinatorCoordinating management and site operations on medium-rise projects | $105,000 – $145,000 |
Actual earnings depend on factors including location, project size and complexity, employer type, and individual experience. Licensed builders operating their own businesses have uncapped earning potential based on the volume and value of projects they deliver. See the full construction salary guide for detailed breakdowns by role and state.
Additional Career Benefits
Break The Low-Rise Ceiling
Move past the 2,000m² Type C limit and supervise three-storey walk-ups, boutique apartments and small commercial buildings
Seven Units, Not The Full Diploma
QBCC lists exactly these units for the site supervisor licence type — the fastest compliant route into the class
Technical Qualification Only
QBCC lists technical qualifications against the site supervisor type, without the financial requirements a contractor licence carries
Credit Toward The Full Diploma
All seven are core CPC50220 units and carry full credit if you go on for the complete Diploma and a contractor licence
QLD licence classes compared
Which QBCC licence class do you need?
Each package below is a cut-down set of units from a full qualification, matched to one QBCC licence class. Pick the class that covers the work you want to contract or supervise.
| QBCC licence class | What it covers | Course package |
|---|---|---|
| Builder restricted to kitchen, bathroom and laundry | Wet-area renovations, no structural work, contracted in your own name. | 7 units from CPC40120 |
| Builder restricted to structural landscaping | Retaining walls, decks, pergolas, carports, paving and sporting courts. | 7 units from CPC40120 |
| Builder low rise, site supervisor | Class 1 and 10 buildings, and Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings up to 2,000m². | 10 units from CPC40120 |
| Builder medium rise, site supervisorThis page | Building work up to 3 storeys, plus non-structural work on any building. | 7 units from CPC50220 |
| Builder open, site supervisor | All building classes and construction types, no height limit. | 4 units from CPC60220 |
Need the full picture on experience, financial and application requirements? Read the QBCC licence guide or the QBCC site supervisor career guide. Experienced already? RPL can credit units you can evidence.
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Throughout your online study you have access to support designed for working site supervisors.
Dedicated Support Team
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Trainer Access
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Interactive Learning Platform
Videos, practice assessments and progress tracking on any device
Flexible Assessment Timelines
Submit assessments when you are ready — built for people working full time
Entry Requirements
Who Can Enrol?
This qualification is designed for Queensland supervisors and experienced tradespeople ready to move past low-rise limits — low-rise site supervisors upgrading, leading hands and foremen on multi-residential projects, and Certificate IV holders stepping up to Diploma-level units.
01Hold or obtain a Construction White Card (CPCWHS1001)
02Working in or seeking supervisory roles in construction
03Access to a computer with an internet connection
No experience needed
We welcome students from all backgrounds. If you have existing experience, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment towards your qualification.
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