Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of builders, site managers and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses who apply knowledge of structural principles, codes, standards and legal requirements to Class 1 and 10, to a maximum of two storeys and Class 2 to 9 Type C constructions, and who plan and supervise safe building and construction work, prepare and administer contracts, and who apply quality principles to building and construction projects.
 Building relates to construction and Site Management is about managing the factors around construction, such as the deployment of crews with specialised skills (including builders), product compliance, deployment of contract specialised skills, weather and site location.
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Qualification Code CPC40120
CRICOS Code 119487F
Qualification Name Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Duration 40 weeks
Course Cost $25,000
Delivery Site Melbourne Campus – Level 11, 190 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Workshop Facility 235, Ingles Street, Port Melbourne 3207
Delivery Mode Blended Delivery Model

Who can enrol

The target group for this program is international students aged 18 years and above who wish to enter in the construction industry as a site supervisors, contract administrators.

Entry Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age at the time of commencement
Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent
Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent
All applicants must meet course-relevant Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) capabilities prior to commencement. Where applicants are unable to demonstrate LLND capabilities through valid credentials of an equivalent or higher qualification, NTCA will assess LLND capabilities through an LLND assessment.
Physical Resources requirement:
Applicants must bring their own compatible devices to support training and assessment activities.

Pathways from the qualification

Upon successful completion of the Certificate IV in Building and Construction, individuals may progress to the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), Other trade or building-related diplomas.

Employment Pathways

Graduates may seek employment as:
Possible job title includes:
Builder
Construction Supervisor
Site Supervisor
Leading Hand

Course Structure

To achieve the CPC40120  Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Builder), a total of 19 units must be completed, comprising 11 core units and 8 elective units.

Core Units
Unit Code Unit Description
CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
CPCCBC4002 Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4007 Plan building and construction work
CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C Buildings
CPCCBC4021 Minimise waste on the building and construction site
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
Elective Units
Unit Code Unit Description
CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct Nil energy efficient buildings
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4052 Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry

Placement Requirements

Nil

Assessments

Assessment will generally commence in the session following delivery. As this is a competency-based program, assessment will continue throughout the course until competency is achieved or further training needs are identified and addressed.
Assessment methods may include:
  • Knowledge questions
  • Research tasks
  • Assessor observations
  • Projects
  • Role plays

Course Credit (CT / RPL)

Credit transfer is a process that provides students with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a
qualification based on identified equivalence in content and learning outcomes between matched qualifications.

The recognition of prior learning (RPL) pathway is appropriate for candidates who have previously attained skills and
knowledge from outside the formal education and training system and which includes work and life experience.

Students may apply for RPL or Credit transfers for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency

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