Meet the technical requirements for your Builder – Open Site Supervisor Licence
You’ve been supervising large-scale construction. Now make it official. Complete these 4 units through RPL and apply for your QBCC Builder – Open Site Supervisor Licence.
Is RPL right for me?
To apply for the QBCC Builder – Open Site Supervisor Licence, you need to demonstrate competency in 4 specific units from the CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management). RPL lets you get those units assessed against your existing experience without sitting through a full course.
If you’ve been working on large-scale, high-rise, or complex building projects in a supervisory or management capacity, there’s a good chance your experience already covers what these units require. RPL assesses that experience against the national standard and fills any gaps with targeted training.
This is your pathway to the QBCC Builder – Open Site Supervisor Licence.
Completing these 4 units is the minimum technical requirement to apply for your QBCC Builder – Open Site Supervisor Licence in Queensland. This licence authorises you to supervise building work across all classes of buildings – including large, high-rise, and complex structures. It’s also recognised as the stepping stone toward the Builder Open contractor licence.
What your statement of attainment unlocks
The 4 units of competency covered in this course form the technical qualification required to apply for the QBCC Builder – Open Site Supervisor Licence. Here’s what that means for you:
- Meet the QBCC technical requirement: complete the minimum qualification required to apply for your Builder – Open Site Supervisor Licence with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission
- Supervise all classes of buildings: a Open Site Supervisor Licence covers building work on all classes of buildings, including large, high-rise and complex structures
- Pathway to a Builder: Open contractor licence – holding a Site Supervisor licence is widely recognised as a key stepping stone toward applying for a full Builder – Open contractor licence
- Advance your career: move from being an experienced site professional to a formally licensed supervisor, opening the door to higher-level roles and opportunities
- Stay compliant: Lawfully supervise building projects in Queensland under a QBCC-licensed contractor without risk of operating unlicensed
Is RPL a real qualification?
Yes. The Statement of Attainment issued upon completion of these 4 units is issued by Everthought Education (RTO 32438) and is a formal, QBCC-recognised credential. It is accepted by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission as meeting the technical qualification requirement for the Builder – Open Site Supervisor Licence.
These units are from the CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) and are assessed against the same standard as any other delivery method. RPL is a recognised assessment pathway under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), the certificate you receive carries the same weight as one completed through traditional study.
Units
To apply for the QBCC Builder – Open Site Supervisor Licence, you must demonstrate competency in the following 4 units drawn from the CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management):
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPCCBC6001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for large building projects |
| CPCCBC6018 | Manage processes for complying with legal obligations of a building and construction contractor |
| CPCCBC6014 | Apply structural principles to the construction of large, high rise and complex buildings |
| CPCCBC6016 | Assess construction faults in large building projects |
You may be eligible if you:
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience
- Experience working on Type A or Type B construction (large, high-rise, or complex buildings)
- Can provide some evidence of your work
- Based anywhere in Australia
Step 1: Eligibility chat
We start with a quick conversation about your work history and experience to make sure RPL is the right fit. No commitment required.
Step 1: eligibility chat
We start with a quick conversation about your work history and experience to make sure RPL is the right fit. No commitment required.
Step 2: Gather your evidence
We’ll guide you through exactly what to pull together, photos, references, job records. If you’re not sure what you have, we’ll work through it with you.
Step 2: Gather your evidence
We’ll guide you through exactly what to pull together, photos, references, job records. If you’re not sure what you have, we’ll work through it with you.
Step 3: Competency conversation
Your evidence is reviewed by one of our trainers, who will have a conversation with you about your skills and experience to confirm competency against the requirements.
Step 4: Receive your qualification
Once competency is confirmed across all 4 units, you’ll be issued your Statement of Attainment.
Step 4: Receive your qualification
Once competency is confirmed across all 4 units, you’ll be issued your Statement of Attainment.
What qualified tradies are saying
Good experience. The RPL process was explained very well and all evidence was set out and mapped in next to no time. 2 weeks from the initial contact, to explanation, phone call appointment to application acceptance and evidence mapped and submitted, certificate given and QBCC license granted.
Excellent customer service and value for money. The assessor was extremely professional and easy to work alongside, had a fantastic subject knowledge. The whole team was very responsive and helpful throughout.
Had a great experience with Everthought College of Construction. Nickolas, my trade advisor, and Mark, my trainer, were both very knowledgeable and supportive throughout my RPL for Certificate III in Carpentry and Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying. Highly recommend to anyone looking to complete their RPL in the construction industry.
I recently completed my Carpentry Certificate through RPL with Everthought. Nickolas did an excellent job with communication throughout the whole process. I'm very thankful for his support and I definitely recommend Everthought College.
Fantastic from start to finish. Went at my own pace and the support was there 24/7 with my trainer. Even after passing, the trainer allowed me to contact him if I had further questions during my career.
I recently completed a Diploma in Building and Construction with Everthought. Nikolas and Mark were proactive and supportive throughout, making the process smooth and efficient. The program was well-structured and professional — I highly recommend Everthought to anyone pursuing a career in the industry.
Frequently asked questions
If you still have questions, our team will be happy to help.
It’s a Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) licence that authorises you to supervise building work on all classes of buildings including large, high-rise and complex structures, as an employee of a QBCC-licensed contractor. It’s one of three levels of site supervisor licence available in Queensland.
A Site Supervisor licence allows you to supervise building work as an employee of a licensed contractor. You cannot personally enter into contracts with property owners or developers. A contractor licence is what enables you to run your own building business.
RPL stands for Recognition of Prior Learning. It’s a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills and knowledge you’ve built through real work experience and matches them against the required competency standards. Where your experience covers the requirements, you don’t need to sit through additional training.
Evidence can include project records, employment references, letters from licensed builders or supervisors, and site documentation demonstrating your involvement in large building projects. We’ll guide you through the specifics once we know your background.
Possibly. If your evidence doesn’t fully cover a particular unit’s requirements, targeted gap training will be arranged for that unit only. You won’t repeat anything you’ve already demonstrated.
Got the experience? Let's get you licensed
Fill out the form below and one of our RPL advisors will be in touch to confirm your eligibility and walk you through exactly what comes next.
- info@everthought.com.au
- 1300 728 996
