CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator)

RPL OR COURSE?

RPL

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that can be completed in a short time frame. It's based on skills, knowledge and evidence you have already acquired over the years to meet the requirements for the qualification.

Evidence for RPL may include:

• Proven work experience
• Life experiences (including voluntary work and leisure pursuits)
• Previous study (Qualifications, industry training, professional development programs or units)
• References from qualified persons

RPL can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

If a student fails to demonstrate competency in some units required to gain the qualification, Gap Training is used to gain competency in those units. It can be customised to suit the individual client needs. Up to 4 units of gap training are included in your RPL Fee. Additional fees apply for further gap training units.

3 months enrolment period to complete RPL.

Course

A Course is a process that can be completed in a longer time frame. It’s designed for those who have little or no previous experience in this field of qualification. The course will help train you to achieve the required skills and knowledge needed to gain this qualification.

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

This Course can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This qualification provides you with the required skills and knowledge to become a contract administrator in the building and construction industry.

This role may have the responsibility of processing subcontractor claims and preparation of head and subcontracts for building and construction works.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Occupational titles may include:

• Contract Administrator
• Building Scheduler

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = Fifteen (15)

• Two (2) core units
• Thirteen (13) elective units

Core Units of Competency

• CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings

Elective Units of Competency

• CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
• CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4026 Arrange building applications and approvals
• CPCCBC4031 Process client requirements
• BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques
• CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
• CPCCBC4007 Plan building or construction work
• CPCCBC4017 Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
• CPCCBC4024 Resolve business disputes
• CPCSUS4001 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

COURSE / QUAL RECOGNITION

CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator)

This nationally recognised qualification provides you with the required skills and knowledge to become a Contract Administrator in the building and construction industry.

Licensing Requirements:

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 licencing body in your State or Territory.

State and Territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant State and Territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

What are the Pathways:

After successful attainment of this qualification, many Contract Administrators go onto enrolling into qualifications such as:

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building & Construction
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building & Construction (Building)
• CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

FEES

RPL - $4400

• Includes 4 Gap Training Units
• $1500 on enrolment and $2900 balance on completion
• Additional Gap Training $420 per unit

Course - $7200

• Payment Plan available on request