CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Duration
Approx. one year (Online Virtual Classroom)
Delivery Modes
Online virtual classroom with work-place based training.
Location
Online
Fees and Funding
Contact us to learn more about funding eligibility requirements.
Units
Total number of units = 19
What You’ll Learn in this course
CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Your first step towards growing your career as a builder, supervisor or site manager begins with an online CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
By adopting a flexible delivery approach, you have increased opportunities to hone your skills as a builder, a project manager, or a manager of small to medium-sized companies.
Launch your career with professionals who apply 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 structures.
Within these work environments, you can plan and supervise safe work practices, prepare and administer contracts, and apply quality principles to a range of projects within the industry.
Looking at building a career in construction?
Maybe you’ve undertaken the Certificate III in Carpentry and are looking to further your skills and career development or you’re an apprentice who has almost finished their trade qualification. No matter the stage you’re at in your journey, Skill360 can help boost your apprenticeship and learning opportunities.
Committed to creating better opportunities through combined hands-on and online experiences, the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction is designed to give young Australians expert knowledge and skills in the field.
A team of qualified industry-specific educators and online tutorials, combined with their long-held industry knowledge, will guide you through crucial learning outcomes that help you become job-ready.
Online Virtual Classroom
What You’ll Learn
Your first step towards growing your career as a builder, supervisor or site manager begins with Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
By offering flexible options on-site as well as in the classroom, you have increased opportunities to hone your skills as a builder, a project manager, or a manager of small to medium-sized companies.
Launch your career with professionals who apply 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 structures.
Within these work environments, you can plan and supervise safe work practices, prepare and administer contracts, and apply quality principles to a range of projects within the industry.
Core Units
Students will be required to complete 11 core units and 8 electives for successful completion of Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
Among the 11 core units required to be completed there are:
This unit reviews the building codes and standards required to be upheld during the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings. Students will learn to interpret required building codes and how to analyse and action the practical applications needed to meet all project standards.
A critical unit covering WHS practices in construction, this unit will give students the skills and knowledge required to create and maintain a safe working environment. Applicable to high risk industries including both building and construction, students will be able to lead their team members safely throughout the construction process with both industry standard policies and practical procedures.
This unit will cover the skills and knowledge needed to plan building and construction work for excellent project management. Reviewing industry standard methodologies and tools for practical application in any construction project, unit outcomes include planning the pre, during, and post construction phases.
The unit will cover the intermediate to advance communication skills needed to lead a team and work collaboratively on a construction site. Students will learn the skills and knowledge needed to supervise a project and how to organise and execute the needed administrative tasks to meet industry standards.
This unit will cover the legal aspects of construction and building industries so students can interpret required legislation and ensure their projects stay up to code. From employment and WHS legislation to contract interpretation and final inspections, site leaders must lead their group when it comes to staying on top of industry requirements. This unit will help students confidently lead their team.
Learn the skills and knowledge needed to practically apply basic structural principles to residential and commercial construction projects. Critical for both project supervisors and hands-on tradespeople, this unit will refresh basis principles required for any person working on a construction site.
Being able to read and correctly interpret plans is a critical skill for project managers and construction trades professionals. From the first stage of the planning process through to the final inspection and walkthrough, this unit covers the importance of accurately interpreting plans and reviewing updated specifications every step of the way.
The basics of building sketching and drawings are reviewed in this foundational course as a refresher for qualified tradespeople and as an introduction to the planning process for Apprentices entering the workforce. This unit will cover the step-by-step process needed to transition from original idea to professional plans.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge needed to successfully undertake site surveys and set-out procedures for new building and construction projects. A vital process for new project leads, this subject covers the foundational steps to kicking off a new building project.
Learn to minimise material waste and reduce your impact on the natural environment through this unit. Students will adopt the skills and knowledge needed to consider waste reduction throughout every step of the planning and construction process from maximising the use of all building materials through to considering the project’s environmental impact.
Learn to interpret and practically apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings in this course. The foundation of industry standard codes will be covered and students will learn how to action each requirement into their planning and building process.
Elective Units
Among the eight elective units required to be completed for successful program completion, there are:
- CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer 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
- BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
- BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
Course Delivery & Specifications
In this online, self-paced CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building & Construction course, you’ll learn varied skills by undertaking core and elective units relevant to the industry. The CPC40120 units include learning how to:
- Plan structural work
- Apply structural principles and supervise on-site work
- How to apply workplace codes
- Meet standards and legal requirements to maintain industry quality.
- Minimise waste during projects
- And so much more.
You’ll also gain business skills to prepare you for the required paperwork to ensure business and project success. This includes completing units that equip you with the skills to manage contracts, scheduling, and small business finances. You will also gain your Queensland Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry (KBL) licence.
Trainers and assessors will undertake regular assessments of your skills within the workplace and how you demonstrate your capabilities. Once you have completed all the relevant units through combined exercises and on-the-job experience, you will successfully complete your qualification.
Upon finishing your qualification requirements, the next step is to apply for a Builder – Low Rise licence and set you up to successfully manage a residential building business.
Assessment Methods
Assessment for this area of study is done as a combination of practical and theoretical elements. The theory aspect is part of the online structure of this study with a combination of self-paced exercises and assignment requirements.
The practical aspects are carried out on a building site. Your demonstration of abilities and learned experiences contributes to the completion of your online Certificate IV in Building & Construction.
Career Outcomes
The Certificate IV in Building and Construction course will assist you in working towards becoming a:
- Registered Builder
- Project Manager
- Construction Manager
- Leading Hand
- Site Supervisor
Course Fees
The total cost for this course is $6,000. When broken down, this equates to an enrolment fee of $330.00 followed by a price per unit of $298.42.
The Skill360 team is committed to helping our students succeed. With assistance to match students with their ideal course, finding access to financial aid where needed, and offering clear pathways to course completion, we’re helping students achieve program success from the moment they first begin to study with Skill360.
If you’re an employer interested in supporting your staff to level up their skills, reach out to our in-house team to discuss opportunities for co-payment. With more organisations opting to support their staff with upskilling, we’re happy to coordinate a sustainable way for your existing team to gain new knowledge and skills while continuing to work on the job.
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