Meet the Medium Rise Site Supervisor Licence Requirements Through RPL
Supervising medium-rise construction in QLD? These 7 units are your path to the QBCC Builder Medium Rise Site Supervisor Licence. Complete them through RPL, based on your experience.
Is RPL right for me?
To apply for the QBCC Builder – Medium Rise Site Supervisor Licence, you need to demonstrate competency in 7 specific units from the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). RPL lets you get those units assessed against your existing experience, without sitting through a full course.
If you’ve been working on medium-rise or low-rise building projects in a supervisory, foreman, or management capacity, there’s a good chance your experience already covers what these units require.Â
This is your pathway to the QBCC Builder Medium Rise Site Supervisor Licence.
Completing these 7 units is the minimum technical requirement to apply for your QBCC Builder – Medium Rise Site Supervisor Licence in Queensland. This licence authorises you to supervise building work up to 3 storeys, including Class 1 and Class 10 buildings and non-structural work on any building regardless of class. RPL assesses that experience against the national standard and fills any gaps through targeted training.
What your statement of attainment unlocks
The 7 units covered in this course form the technical qualification required to apply for the QBCC Builder Medium Rise Site Supervisor Licence. Here’s what that gives you:
- Meet the QBCC technical requirement: complete the minimum qualification needed to apply for your Builder Medium Rise Site Supervisor Licence with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission
- Supervise a broader scope of work: the Builder Medium Rise licence covers Class 1 and Class 10 buildings, buildings up to 3 storeys (excluding Type A construction on Classes 4–9), and non-structural work on any building regardless of size or classification
- Pathway to a Medium Rise contractor licence: holding a Site Supervisor licence is a recognised stepping stone toward applying for the full Builder – Medium Rise contractor licence
- Progress from Low Rise: if you already hold a Low Rise Site Supervisor Licence, this is your next level up, expanding the scope of projects you can legally supervise
- Stay compliant: lawfully supervise medium-rise building work in Queensland as an employee of a QBCC-licensed contractor
Is RPL a real qualification?
Yes. The Statement of Attainment issued on completion of these 7 units is issued by Everthought Education (RTO 32438) and is formally recognised by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission as meeting the technical qualification requirement for the Builder Medium Rise Site Supervisor Licence.
These units are from the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) and are assessed against the same competency standards as any other delivery method. RPL is a recognised assessment pathway under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Units
To apply for the QBCC Builder – Medium Rise Site Supervisor Licence, you must demonstrate competency in the following 7 units drawn from the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building):
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| CPCCBC5009 | Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction |
| CPCCBC5010 | Manage construction work |
| CPCCBC5018 | Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys |
You may be eligible if you:
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience
- Experience working on Type B or C construction (low-rise or medium-rise buildings up to 3 storeys)
- 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 7 units, you’ll be issued your Statement of Attainment.
Step 4: Receive your qualification
Once competency is confirmed across all 7 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 QBCC licence that authorises you to supervise building work up to 3 storeys in Queensland, including Class 1 and Class 10 buildings and non-structural work on any building regardless of class. It sits between the Low Rise and Open Site Supervisor licence classes.
The three licence classes cover different scopes of work. Low Rise covers Class 1 and 10 buildings, and Classes 2–9 buildings up to 2 storeys and no more than 2,000 m², excluding Type A and Type B construction. Medium Rise extends to buildings up to 3 storeys, excluding Type A construction. Open covers all classes of buildings including large, high-rise and complex structures. Each requires different technical qualifications.
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 documentation demonstrating your involvement in building projects. We’ll guide you through the specifics once we understand your background.
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 enables you to run your own building business. The Site Supervisor licence is a recognised stepping stone toward the contractor licence.
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 competency in.
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
