CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Duration

12 months full-time

Fees

$6,500

Funding

Summary

Build Your Future in Building and Construction Industry! Are you ready to take the lead in the dynamic world of construction? Our comprehensive course equips you with the skills to supervise, plan, and apply building codes across residential and low-rise commercial sites. Whether you're aiming to become a licensed builder or step into a site management role, this qualification provides the knowledge and confidence to manage projects safely and legally.
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Details

Are you ready to elevate your career in the Building and Construction Industry? This qualification is designed for individuals looking to take the next step, whether you're working on the tools or aiming for a supervisory role.

What You'll Learn:
  • Practical Skills and Theoretical Knowledge: Manage or supervise Class 1 and 10 residential buildings up to two storeys, and Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings.
  • Comprehensive Training: Apply structural principles, legal and safety requirements, and building codes across various construction settings.
  • Project Management: Plan and supervise construction work, manage onsite safety, read and interpret building plans and specifications, and oversee construction contracts.
  • Advanced Capabilities: Develop skills in cost estimation, tender preparation, contract administration, and resource planning.
  • Sustainable Practices: Learn about project quality and sustainable building practices.
Career Opportunities:
  • Builder
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Site Manager
  • Site Supervisor
  • Leading Hand
Whether you're aiming to meet the technical qualifications for a Low-rise Builders License or looking to enhance your expertise for higher-level positions with a Builder Restricted Licence, our program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to advance your career.

Build your future—take control of your career and gain the skills to lead and manage construction projects confidently and competently.

Delivery Model

Blended Option: Learning & Theory assessment online and practical face to face training.
Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.

Delivery Locations

Campus

Meadowbrook
Toowoomba

Licensed outcome

Completion of this qualification may assist you in meeting the technical requirements of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) for a Builder (Low Rise) licence or Builder Low Rise Site Supervisor.  Phone 139 333 or visit http://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/licences for further information

Entry requirements

As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.
The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:

Learning: 5
Reading: 5
Writing: 4
Oral Communication: 4
Numeracy: 4
Digital Literacy: 4

Duration

12 months full-time

What resources do I need?

Laptop
Internet access
Microsoft Office Suite
Printer and paper supplies
Calculators
Access to: Applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, relevant industry standards, codes of practice and operation manuals
Access to: Relevant and appropriate materials, tools, facilities, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in the construction industry

  • Long sleeve shirt and pants
  • Safety boots
  • PPE

Course Outcome

Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will receive a Qualification and Students who are deemed competent in some units of competency only within this course will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Qualification or Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)

Career Opportunities

The following employment pathways are possible for students who complete this qualification:

  • Builder
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Site Manager
  • Site Supervisor
  • Leading Hand

Support and Wellbeing Services

Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course.

Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.

We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.

Terms and Conditions

Please review our student handbook and policies prior to applying for this course:
Student Handbook
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