CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Course Details
Course Overview
This course develops your knowledge and skills to effectively plan and supervise construction sites. You will learn how to prepare cost estimates, administer contracts, and manage residential construction projects in accordance with current building codes and standards. The course also covers legal requirements related to Class 1 to 10 buildings (up to two storeys) and Class 2 to 9 Type C constructions.
Additionally, you will gain the ability to oversee construction work and liaise with clients from project initiation through to completion.
Please note that this course is based on Australian building codes and regulations.
Builder and Site Supervisor licensing varies across States and Territories.
What Can I Expect
There are 19 units in this qualification out of which 11 are core and 8 are elective units. The AICT College Industry Advisory Panel has recommended the elective units which are most suitable for the workplace
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective |
| CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings | Core |
| CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings | Core |
| CPCCBC4010* | Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions | Core |
| CPCCBC4002 | Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace | Core |
| CPCCBC4007 | Plan building and construction work | Core |
| CPCCBC4008 | Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4009 | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core |
| CPCCBC4014 | Prepare simple building sketches and drawings | Core |
| CPCCBC4018 | Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4021 | Minimise waste on the building and construction site | Core |
| BSBPMG422 | Apply project quality management techniques | Elective |
| CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer a construction contract | Elective |
| CPCCBC4004 | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | Elective |
| CPCCBC4005 | Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | Elective |
| CPCCBC4006 | Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects | Elective |
| CPCSUS4002 | Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings | Elective |
| BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans | Elective |
| CPCCBC4024 | Resolve business disputes | Elective |
| Pre-requisite Unit for CPCCBC4010* | ||
| CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings | |
| CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
After completing CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction students may progress to higher education courses.
This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:
- Builder
- Construction Supervisor
- Site Manager
- Site Supervisor
- Leading Hand
Training and Assessment
This course is delivered in a blended ( face to face + online ) environment and includes structured learning activities including theory, group discussions, case studies, presentations, role plays, research, projects, workplace simulated activities, and written assessments
Course Credit
Do you already have existing skills and knowledge and don’t need additional training? Have you done previous training?
Please contact our office if you would like to undertake Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or apply for credit transfer. RPL/Credit transfer may reduce your course duration and fees
What are the entry requirements?
Age – 18+
English – IELTS 5.5 or equivalent in TOEFL, PTE, OET. Or /And Meet the Literacy, Language, Numeracy (LLN) test organised by AICT college*
Academic – At least Year 12 Equivalent to Australian standards or/and Certificate level qualification from Australia or/and Life experiences and background of relevant work (to be supported by resume and interview and referrals)
How much does it cost?
Tuition Fee – $12,000
Non – Tuition Fee comes to $1,350 and the details are given below:
Application Fee – $350
Material Fee – $1,000
Estimated Total Fee – $ 13,350