Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

There are no formal prerequisites for this course, however students are required to:

• Be 18 years or older at time of registration
• Demonstrate competency in English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.

It is beneficial for students to have some relevant industry experience to assist with the learning application required for this course. This may have been obtained through formal and/or informal training, work experience and life experience.

Technical Requirements:

You’ll need regular access to a laptop, desktop computer or another device with the following:

• An adequate camera to undertake video calls for assessments as required
• An adequate and reliable internet connection
• At least the equivalent of Microsoft Office or Office for Mac, with word-processing capabilities and spreadsheets
• A PDF Reader installed
• Full permissions to install and access third-party software as required.

Subjects you’ll study include:

• CPCCBC4024 – Resolve business disputes
• BSBESB407 – Manage finances for new business ventures
• BSBPMG422 – Apply project quality management techniques
• CPCCBC4001 – Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
• CPCCBC4053 – Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings
• CPCCBC4004 – Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4005 – Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• CPCCBC4008 – Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4003 – Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
• 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
• CPCCBC4006 – Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
• CPCSUS4002 – Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
• CPCCBC4002 – Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
• CPCCBC4007 – Plan building or construction work