Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Provider:
Course Code:
CPC40120
CRICOS Code:
103786D
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Architecture and Building
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
On Campus, Online Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
Monthly

Course Overview

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.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site.

Pre-Requisite Requirements

No pre-requisite requirement for this qualification as per course training package.

Course Structure

The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction requires the completion of the following 19 Units (including 11 core and 8 electives).

Core Units – 11

CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects

CPCCBC4007 Plan building or construction work

CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings

CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects

CPCCBC4021 Minimise 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

CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings

CPCCBC4002 Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace

CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects

CPCCBC4010* Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions

Elective Units – 8

CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings

CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract

CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering

CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation

CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects

CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects

CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Minimum Age to Apply
Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
Academic Entry Requirements

Must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution

Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)

Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 5.5 with no band less that 5.0 or equivalent, such as:

IBT 46

PTE Academic 42

CAE 162

OET B

Duolingo 90

General English Upper Intermediate

MOI Certificate

Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.

Pathway

  • Certificate III in Carpentry+Certificate IV Building, Construction
  • Certificate IV and Diploma in Building/Construction
  • Certificate III in Bricklaying+Cert IV of Building/construction

Career Opportunities

This qualification enables the student to seek employment as Builder in the Construction industry.

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