CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction

CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction


CRICOS Course Code – 108985A

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of builders, site managers, and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses who apply their knowledge of structural principles, codes, standards, and legal requirements to Class 1 and 10 constructions (up to a maximum of two storeys) and Class 2 to 9 Type C constructions. These professionals are responsible for planning and supervising safe building and construction work, preparing and administering contracts, and applying quality principles to various building and construction projects.

Building relates to the construction aspect, while Site Management involves managing the external factors that affect construction, such as deploying crews with specialized skills (including builders), ensuring product compliance, managing contract-based specialized skills, and handling challenges related to weather and site location.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of this qualification may pursue a variety of roles within the building and construction industry, including:

Occupational Titles:

  • Builder
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Site Manager
  • Site Supervisor
  • Leading Hand

Valley International College has the following entry requirements:
International students must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age before the commencement of the course.
  • Have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
  • Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
    • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
    • Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.

*Note that other English language tests, such as PTE (score 50) or Cambridge Advanced (score 169), can be accepted.  Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

*Other English proficiency documentation or test reports will be reviewed as per the Australian Government Department of Human Affairs https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/functional-english/

Total Units: 19
Core units: 11 | Elective units: 8

An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit/s must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.

Core Units
Unit CodeUnit Name
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
CPCCBC4010*Apply 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
Unit CodeUnit Name
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
CPCSUS4002Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Duration:

52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and 12 weeks of holidays.

Fees:

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Mode of Delivery:

Face to Face
• On campus
• Workshop

Campus:

- Brisbane
- Gold Coast

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