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with HIA

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  • Build your future
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Build your career

with HIA

  • Grow your skills
  • Get an edge
  • Build your future

Enquire now

Learn CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) with HIA

Nationally recognised qualification

Funding available for eligible students*

Learn from real industry experts

Possible pathway to becoming a builder

It’s time to level up your career. Completing this course is more than just a piece of paper. It’s a stepping-stone to transforming your future in building and construction.

As a leading training provider in building and construction, we know what it takes for working tradespeople to reach their goals. This course could be a stepping stone for you towards building your own construction business or landing that site supervisor role that you’ve been chasing. It may also help get you ready for Builder’s Licence or Builder’s Registration applications.

Straightforward and flexible, our virtual classes allow you to train with the best in the industry. Designed with a tradie's busy schedule in mind – you can join in after work, and remotely from anywhere you like.

More about the course

CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) covers the details on how to run a small to medium construction business. This includes understanding how to select contractors, overseeing the quality of work, and successful client liaison. Advance your techniques and examine the regulations of the Australian building and construction industry. The course usually takes around 6 to 18 months to complete. You have up to 24 months to complete the Qualification.

Learn from anywhere, start anytime

We offer regular monthly intakes with a range of start dates and times. Navigate the course through our online portal while engaging with specialist online trainers who have real industry experience, through scheduled webinars and one-on-one communication.

  • Greater flexibility
  • Average of one webinar per week
  • Dedicated one-on-one time with your trainer

Financial support available

There are different subsidies available from the Government to help you reach your goals. Funding varies from state to state.*

What's next?

Take your first step in becoming a building and construction manager today. Get started now!

About HIA

For nearly 75 years, we have existed to represent and unite builders across Australia, providing a real voice to the residential building and construction industry. So, as an organisation started by builders, for builders, our trainers know exactly what it takes to be successful in the residential building industry.

On successful completion, you'll graduate with a nationally recognised qualification, the support of HIA behind you, and the confidence to take your career to the next level.

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I recommend HIA to anyone wanting to go further in their building careers. By studying this course, I have gained knowledge towards running a business and learnt all the other details people don’t know about, setting me up to run my own business one day!

Jakob Whelan

Past student - Tasmania

Essential information

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What do I need before I start?
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HIA will conduct a pre-enrolment review with you to make sure that this program is suitable for your career goals, current skills and experience. HIA will also ensure each participant has the following:

  • a competent level of English; reading, writing, interpersonal and communication skills
  • the ability to research, access and interpret complex documents
  • numeracy skills
  • computer and internet access
  • basic computer skills in spreadsheets, search engines and word processing

All participants will be required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy assessment before enrolment.

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How long will it take?
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We provide an online learning platform with a virtual classroom learning environment program. The completion of this qualification can take up to 24 months. 

Virtual tutorials are delivered on a weekly basis, each tutorial is 2 hours in duration.  In addition to this you will need to allow time for your learning content, research and assessments at around 10-20 hours per week. Depending on the unit this additional time may vary. 

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What resources will I require?
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During your training, access to resources is required and may include various current industry-specific codes and standards. If you do wish to purchase these materials, your regional HIA Training staff can provide you with a list of these resources and their indicative costs.

Where there are specific units that require access to onsite equipment, this will be arranged with you directly, and may involve face to face training at your nearest HIA office. (For further details please contact HIA)

You will need to ensure you have access to a PC/laptop with internet.

*Subsidised fees may be available to eligible learners.