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Certificate IV in Building and Construction [Building]

  • Certificate

Build a career in one of the fastest growing industries with this qualification.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Course Code
CPC40120, 103778D
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$14,630 per year / $15,430 total
International Fees
$14,630 per year / $15,430 total

About this course

Build a career in one of the fastest growing industries with this qualification. Develop your knowledge to the level where you can plan and supervise construction sites, prepare costs and schedules for a contract, use current building codes and standards, understand the legal requirements of contracts and works, read and interpret plans and specifications, identify and produce estimated costs and manage occupational health and safety on construction sites. Acquire a diverse range of skills to be able to project manage and coordinate the overall construction of low rise residential and commercial buildings, which may involve selecting contractors, overseeing work and liaising with clients. Please note that this course is based on Australian building codes and regulations. International students should consider if these regulations are applicable in their own country. You can continue your studies further, by applying for the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Equivalent to Australian Year 11 with passes in Maths is required for entry into this course.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

East Perth

Perth

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Builder
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Site Manager
Career opportunities
  • Builder
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Site Manager
  • Builder
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Site Manager
  • Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 19 units. These 19 are comprised of 11 core units and 8 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

    Core units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • 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
    • CPCCBC4010
      Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
    • CPCCBC4012
      Read and interpret plans and specifications
    • 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
    Elective units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
    • 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
    • CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
    • CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
    • CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability