CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

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.

12 months enrolment period to complete course.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This qualification provides you with the required skills and knowledge to become a Builder of a small to medium-sized building business.

This role applies knowledge of structural principles, codes, standards and legal requirements to Class 1 and 10 constructions (to a maximum of two storeys) and Class 2 to 9 Type C constructions. This role plans and supervises safe building and construction work, prepares and administers contracts, and applys quality principles to building and construction projects.

Building relates to construction and the deployment of crews with specialised skills, product compliance, deployment of contract specialised skills, weather and site location.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Depending on the specialisation selected, occupational titles may include:

• Builder

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = Nineteen (19)

• Eleven (11) core units
• Eight (8) elective units

COURSE / QUAL RECOGNITION

CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

This nationally recognised qualification provides you with the required skills and knowledge to become a builder of a small to medium-sized building business.

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 Builders go onto upgrading to other trade licences and enrolling into qualifications such as:

• 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 - $8700

• Payment Plan available on request