CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses.

The builder may also be the appropriately licensed person with responsibility under the relevant building licensing authority in the State or Territory. Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and additional requirements to attainment of this qualification may be required.

 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this course. It is recommended that participants:

• Have at least a Year Nine level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
• Are employed within the building and construction industry

 DELIVERY

There are a range of delivery mode options for this qualification:

• Self-Paced (Online)
  • Students undertake individual activities and work-based assignments through an online external learning program.
  • Students are given 12 months to complete the qualification (no minimum timeframe for completion). Activities are self-paced to meet the students’ varying needs (e.g. work commitments, amount of time available for study).
  • Students must have access to an internet connection, have basic computer skills (including using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint) and an ability to research information.
  • CSTC has a dedicated Support Co-ordinator available to assist students throughout their learning experience. Assessments are marked within five (5) business days.
• Blended Delivery (Face-to-Face and Online)
  • Classroom training is available for companies looking to upskill employees and subcontractors at a time and location that suits (minimum numbers apply). This training is supplemented with online learning.
  • Assessments are to be fully completed within 12 months of the training.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Gap Training 
  • Students’ existing skills and knowledge are considered against course requirements. Examples of evidence collected include:
    • • Direct evidence – such as samples of work, photos, video, references
      • Indirect evidence – such as awards, resumes, workplace memos/letters
      • Historical evidence – such as past employer references, logbooks
  • Evidence is evaluated and gaps in students’ knowledge and skills are determined so that training and assessment can be organised. Where entire units are to be assessed in full, students are given access to an external online learning program to complete.
  • Where RPL is requested, students are supplied with an RPL application upon enrolment

 UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = Sixteen (16)

Core Units

• BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances
• CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
• CPCCBC4002A Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace
• CPCCBC4003A Select and prepare a construction contract
• CPCCBC4004A Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4005A Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• CPCCBC4006B Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects
• CPCCBC4007A Plan building or construction work
• CPCCBC4008B Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4009B Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4010B Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions
• CPCCBC4011B Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions
• CPCCBC4012B Read and interpret plans and specifications

Elective Units

• BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness
• CPCCBC4016A Administer a construction contract
• CPCCBC4032A Apply contract law to sales process

 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Participants will be required to successfully complete a series of assessment tasks which may include a written exam, practical demonstration / observation, case studies, assignments and group activities.

LANGUAGE LITERACY AND NUMERACY (LLN)

We wish to determine any support needs you may have and provide access to educational and support services. As such, prior to commencing your study you will be requested to complete a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment. Your results will be used to determine whether you may need extra assistance as part of your study program.

 COURSE FEE

Applicants may be eligible for CSQ Funding, with reduced pricing listed in the table below. Check your eligibility for CSQ Funding here.

• CSQ Funding Fee Table

  Qualification code and title	CSQ contribution
  BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety	$2,700.00
  BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety	$2,761.00
  BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management	$2,761.00
  CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)	$5,670.00
  CPC40208 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration)	$3,038.00
  CPC40308 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)	$4,725.00
  CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)	$7,918.00
  CPC60212 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)	$4,421.00
  RII40715 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision	$4,725.00
  RII50415 Diploma of Civil Construction Management	$6,750.00

CSTC offers competitive pricing for those who don’t meet the funding criteria, as listed in the table below: