Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Course Structure
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 19 units of competency, 11 core units, 8 elective units.
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.
Note: CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings and *CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings are prerequisites for the unit marked with * CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | All students must be aged 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission to the college. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11/12 qualification. Students must have a sense of balance and the ability to cope with the physical demands of the training and assessment that involves working at heights, heavy lifting, manual labour, operation of tools (both manual and power tools) etc. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy is applicable for this course. Your device must have camera and speaker functions. Internet Access with a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. Basic digital literacy (ability to communicate and access information through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, search engines, emails and basic use of MS office products). |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS band score of overall 5.5 (Academic or General) or equivalent in line with the Department of Education and DOHA regulations (Refer to Application, Enrolment and Orientation policy for further details). Online IELTS is not accepted. Please refer to https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-ourrequirements/english-language for further information.
Learners are required to be competent in written and spoken English and will undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test prior to commencing the training. Refer to LLN policy for further details. |
Pathway
- ELICOS +VET
- Cert III Carpentry + Certificate IV in Building Construction
- Cert III P&D + Cert IV Building
Career Opportunities
This qualification reflects the role of builders, site managers and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses who apply knowledge of 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 constructions, and who plan and supervise safe building and construction work, prepare and administer contracts, and who apply quality principles to building and construction projects.
Building relates to construction and Site Management is about managing the factors around construction, such as the deployment of crews with specialised skills (including builders), product compliance, deployment of contract specialised skills, weather and site location.
Occupational titles depending on packaging options selected may include:
• Builder
• Construction Supervisor
• Site Manager
• Site Supervisor
• Leading Hand
The qualification is designed to enable two specialised occupational outcome pathways depending on elective options which will be reflected as:
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) or
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)