Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (Self-Paced)

All entrants must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of enrolment.  Students will also be required to have:

• Suitable level of English language, literacy and numeracy skills; and
• A current Construction Induction Card (White Card); and
• Access to a building and construction project worksite; or
• Access to the Parker Brent Simulated Working Environment in Lalor.

While completing the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) qualification from Parker Brent, you will study the following subjects:

Core Units (11 total):

• 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 or construction work
• 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
• CPCCBC4018 – Apply site surveys and set out procedures to building and construction projects
• 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
• CPCCBC4014 – Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• CPCCBC4012 – Read and interpret plans and specifications

Elective Units (8 total):

• BSBESB407 – Manage finances for new business ventures
• CPCCBC4026 – Arrange building applications and approvals
• 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