CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

Course Code and Title

Duration

24 months

Fee

RPL - Fee for service $3600

Career Opportunities

This course is designed to meet the needs of construction contractors, managers, supervisors and workers that oversee work and quality including liaising with clients in the construction industry. These persons will generally work for small to medium-sized building businesses, or are in the transition stage of seeking employment in construction that require licencing as per the requirements of State Regulators. It provides the knowledge and skills required to coordinate the overall construction of low rise buildings.

This qualification is recognised by state builder regulators including Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC), Fairtrading NSW, Victorian Building Authority (VBA), WA Building Commission, SA Consumer & Business Services..

Entry Requirements

To gain entry into the CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) it is recommended you:

Have completed Year 10
Have been employed in the general construction industry and have a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in residential and commercial applications
Hold a trade qualification (i.e. Certificate III) in the construction industry
Be older than 18 years of age to enrol. A student younger would find it hard to have gained the level of knowledge and skills gained through life, work and study, that is required to meet the criteria of RPL

Delivery Method

RPL pathway. Gap training is provided if applicable (please refer to the fees section for applicable fees)

What will I learn

This qualification provides you with the technical and management skills to become a builder low rise and/or construction supervisor, covering
work in residential and commercial applications.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

Delivery

Although this is an RPL pathway, gap training will be conducted via distance and through workplace training. The learning component of the qualification is customised to suit the individual client needs. Accelerated learning is open to all participants providing that they are able to demonstrate competency in all units required to gain the qualification.

Upon enrolment, the student will be provided with an RPL Evidence Application to complete in their own time, which will enable them to provide evidence of their experience. Once the RPL Evidence Application has been completed and submitted to the Registered Training Organisation (RTO), then an assessor will check your file and contact you to arrange an interview.

Evidence for RPL may include:

Proven work experience
Life experiences (including voluntary work and leisure pursuits)
Previous study e.g. qualifications, industry training, professional development programs or units
References from qualified tradespersons

During your interview this will allow the student to explain the evidence provided, and allow the assessor to question the candidate on their knowledge skill and experience. The assessor may also conduct site visits to confirm the candidate’s level of knowledge and skill. If gaps in knowledge, skill or experience are identified, further training can be provided for the candidate to obtain the qualification. The duration of this training is dependent on the individual candidate’s prior and current work experience.

Units of Competency

Total number of units = Sixteen (16)
Thirteen (13) core units
Three (3) elective units

Core Units of Competency

BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances
CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
CPCCBC4002A Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4003A Select and prepare a construction contract
CPCCBC4004A Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005A Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4006B Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects
CPCCBC4007A Plan building or construction work
CPCCBC4008B Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009B Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010B Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions
CPCCBC4011B Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions
CPCCBC4012B Read and interpret plans and specifications

Elective Units of Competency

CPCCBC4013A Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4016A Administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4018A Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects

Assessment Requirements/Methods

Recognition of Prior Learning assessments are evidence-based. You will be assigned a qualified assessor who will be available to answer questions and support the RPL process. You must be able to provide evidence of your skills and knowledge for an assessor to deem you ‘competent’. Enrolling as an RPL candidate doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be successful in your application for recognition.

Students will be required to complete a series of assessment tasks successfully which may include a written exam, and/or practical demonstration/observation.

Course / Qual Recognition

This course provides a nationally recognised qualification, covering work in residential and commercial applications.

CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as Elective Units of Competency.

This qualification is recognised by all state builder regulators including Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC), Fairtrading NSW, Victorian Building Authority (VBA), WA Building Commission, SA Consumer & Business Services.

What are the Pathways

After successful attainment of this qualification many employed in the general construction go onto upgrading to other higher level qualifications, such as:

CPC50210 Diploma of Building & Construction (Building)
CPC60212 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Licensing Requirements

If you are seeking licensing in Western Australia, you will need to contact WA Building Commission, and check CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) – Western Australian students link.

To work as a Builder or Contractor in Australia you must have a licence or be registered.

A licence or registration may require a combination of technical qualification, experience, skills and knowledge prior to application. One step in the process of gaining your licence or registration is to complete training which has been approved by the licensing body in your state.

Find out more about the you licencing requirements click on the below links:

Fees

RPL – Fee for service price is $3600. This includes gap training for 4 units of competency. Additional fees apply for further gap training. The price per unit is $285.

Resources

Gap training requires access to a worksite and tools. Please check the student handbook for the list of resources required for each unit of competency. If you require access to a worksite, you will need to inform National Skills prior to enrolment so we can arrange access to a worksite for you.

Find out more about the your licencing requirements click on the below link:

http://nationalskills.com.au/licences