Course codeCPC40120
CRICOS110424E
Duration52 weeks
Study load—
Delivery—
LocationMelbourne & Brisbane
Course overview
The Certificate IV in Building and Construction is the step up to supervision and management. You’ll learn to read and apply building codes, plan and cost projects, manage site safety and supervise builds — the qualification behind site supervisors, estimators and registered builders.
What you’ll learn
- Apply the National Construction Code
- Plan and schedule building work
- Estimate and cost projects
- Manage work health and safety
- Supervise site communication and quality
Entry requirements
- 18+ at application
- Year 11/12 or equivalent
- IELTS 6.0 (online not accepted)
- LLN test
Course structure
19 nationally recognised units of competency — 11 core and 8 elective.
Core units (11)
CPCCBC4001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPCCBC4002Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4007Plan building and construction work
CPCCBC4008Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4014Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4018Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4021Minimise waste on the building and construction site
CPCCBC4053Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
Elective units (8)
BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
BSBPMG422Apply project quality management techniques
CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4004Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4006Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4026Arrange building applications and approvals
CPCSUS4002Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
Where it can take you
Registered builderConstruction managerDomestic builderBuilding estimatorProject supervisorSite foreperson
Pathways for further study
- CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction
- BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
Fees
Fees are shown in Australian dollars. See the full fee schedule for payment plans and international rates.
Tuition (indicative)$10,000
Enrolment fee$300
Materials$1,000