The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction is a nationally recognised qualification for individuals seeking to develop skills in supervising, coordinating and managing building and construction projects in residential and commercial environments.

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You will learn to:

• Plan, organise, and manage building and construction projects

• Interpret and apply building codes, standards and legal requirements

• Prepare and manage project documentation, contracts and schedules

• Coordinate trades, resources and site activities effectively

• Apply workplace health & safety requirements along with risk management practices

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Core learning areas include project planning and scheduling; interpreting plans, specifications and building regulations; managing construction costs and contracts; coordinating site operations and trades; ensuring compliance with building codes and standards; applying quality assurance and workplace health & safety processes across construction projects.

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CRICOS code: 120227E

 

Course Duration

The total Course Duration of 52 weeks includes the:

• Face-to-face sessions in the classroom

• Designated Study Break

 

Entry Requirements

• Completion of year 10 or equivalent

• Minimum overall IELTS band score of 6.0 (or equivalent English proficiency)

• LLN requirement

 

Career Opportunities

• Building Supervisor

• Construction Coordinator

• Small Builder / Construction Business Owner

 

Assessment

The units of competency are assessed using any of the following methods:

• Theory Tasks

• Observation​

 

Further Study

After successful completion of CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, students can pursue the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

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Units of competency

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Core Units

• 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​

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Electives

• 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

• CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings

• BSBOPS504 Manage business risk​

• BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development

 

Delivery Premises

Level 2 and 3, 100-104 Murray Street, Perth WA 6000 (AILFE)