CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Level 4, 470 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
The course duration is 38 weeks (34 weeks study period and 4 weeks term break)
*Work Placement: not applicable
Contact us on: +61 3 9996 1986 /
Email: info@tr4inright.edu.au
Builder and Site Supervisor licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.
Refer to the timetable
Course Guide
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.
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.
Occupational titles depending on packaging options selected may include:
- Builder
- Construction Supervisor
- Site Manager
- Site Supervisor
- Leading Hand
The qualification is designed to enable two specialised occupational outcome pathways depending on elective options which will be reflected as:
- Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) or
- Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Builder and Site Supervisor licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.
- Applicants must be minimum 18 years of age at the time of applying for admission.
- Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent level of study (in Australian or in applicant’s home country)
- ENGLISH Proficiency:
- Minimum English level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent; or
- IELTS band score of 5.0 and satisfactory completion of an Upper Intermediate ELICOS or EAL/EAP program of 10 weeks or up to 20 weeks; or
- Successful completion of a 5-year education/study in a English speaking country such as Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa or United Kingdom; or
- If you originate from a country that is *exempt from meeting the English Language requirements set by the DHA, successful completion of Tr4in Right’s Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN); or
- Within 2 years of application date, successful completion in Australia of:
- a foundation course; or
- a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education; or
- a substantial part (at least 70%) of a Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework (refer to www.aqf.edu.au/)
- Or any other form which satisfies the institution during the pre-enrolment interview.
*For more information on exemption from meeting the English Language requirements (student visa assessment levels), refer to the Dept. of Home Affairs www.homeaffairs.gov.au
- Prior to enrolment, completion of a Pre-training interview is required; and to ensure that you have the necessary English Proficiency levels to meet the course requirements, you are required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test. If you have any learning difficulties, you are encouraged to have a confidential discussion with our Student Support team prior to course commencement or enrolment or during your orientation to determine the required support service and whether this is available or not.
- Basic digital literacy (ability to use digital technologies to access information via internet and use of MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Power Point).
- Access to own PC/laptop with internet throughout the duration of the course. If this is not possible, you may access nearby public facilities or use the institute’s PC lab, provided there are no class activities.
- PC or laptop
- Reliable internet connection
- Browser application (e.g. Google Chrome)
- Pair of headphones
- Access to Microsoft Office suite, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Access to Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player.
All students will have access to WIFI at Tr4in Right’s campus, however access to computers is limited and on a first-in- first-served basis.
Assessment may be both formative and summative and may include a combination of projects, assignments, written assessments, role plays, case studies and simulated workplace activities.
On successful completion of this qualification, students may undertake a range of Diploma level qualifications within the CPC Training Package or other Training Packages or under-graduate qualifications.
Examples of occupational titles after successful completion of the qualification may include:
- Builder
- Construction Supervisor
- Site Manager
- Site Supervisor
- Leading Hand
Students may exit from the program at any point and be awarded a Statement of Attainment for any completed unit of competency
With our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and/or Credit Transfer (CT) we can help fill the gaps in your knowledge to upgrade your qualification(s) faster.
To achieve this qualification, the following units of competency must be successfully completed:
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| Core Units | |
| CPCCBC4009 | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings |
| CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings |
| CPCCBC4010* | Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions (Note: PRE-REQS: 4001 & 4053) |
| CPCCBC4021 | Minimise waste on the building and construction site |
| CPCCBC4018 | Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4002 | Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace |
| 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 |
| CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| Elective Units | |
| 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 |
| CPCCBC4006 | Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4013 | Prepare and evaluate tender documentation |
| CPCCBC4052 | Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry |
| CPCSUS4002 | Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings |
- Note: The list of elective units may change from time to time based on industry consultations.
For Direct application, please contact us on:
Tel: +61 3 9996 1986
Email: info@tr4inright.edu.au
or
Contact your Education Agent who will provide you with information you may require
