CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction

About Course

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders and managers of small to medium sized building businesses.

The builder may also be the appropriately licensed person with responsibility under the relevant building licensing authority in the State or Territory. Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and additional requirements to attain this qualification may be required. The course structure includes 44 weeks of study and 8 weeks of holidays.

Mode of study: Mixed Mode Delivery – face-to-face workshops, and self-paced workbooks, intermediate computer skills are essential

Career Opportunities

Builder
Construction manager

Pathway

Upon completion of this qualification, students can continue their studies with:

CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
CPC30212 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Recognition & Assessments

Australian Qualification Framework (AQF)
Tiling and or Building License with: Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)

This course include written projects/assignments, intermediate computer skills essential.

*White Card (CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry)

Unit Listings

Unit Code	Description
CPCCBC4001	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
CPCCBC4002	Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4007	Plan building or construction work
CPCCBC4008	Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009	Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010	Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions
CPCCBC4012	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4014	Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4018	Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4021	Minimize waste on the building and construction site
CPCCBC4053	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings
BSBPMG422	Apply project quality management techniques
CPCCBC4003	Select and prepare a construction contract
CPCCBC4004	Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005	Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4006	Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
CPCSUS4002	Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
BSBLDR413	Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBWRT411	Write complex documents

Eligibility & Entry Requirements

All applicants must be over 18 years of age
Academic equivalent – Year 10 +
Upper-Intermediate English skills
Literacy, Language and Numeracy test designed by GIC
IELTS 6.0+ (if required)
Intermediate Computer Skills are essential

Fees

Tuition fee	$11,700
Resource fee	$300
Enrolment fee	$250

Reassessment

Students can have three reassessments of NYC (Not Yet Competent) free of charge provided that the submission of assessments has been done on time. Further, if a student fails more than three times in the unit, the student will have to repeat that unit and charges will be AUD$350.00 per unit (GST will not be charged).