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CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) will teach you how to run a small to medium construction business. Learn how to select contractors, oversee the quality of work, and successfully liaise with clients. You'll also explore Australian building and construction industry regulations.
Career pathways
As a leading training provider in building and construction, we know what it takes for working tradespeople to reach their goals. Graduates of this program achieve outcomes including:
- Building their own business
- A promotion to site supervisor
- Getting ready to progress to their Builder's License
How you study
Designed with a tradie's busy schedule in mind, our flexible virtual classes allow you to join in when suits you - after work, wherever you are.
Format: Expect an average of one webinar per week plus dedicated one-on-one time with your industry expert trainer.
Duration: The course takes approximately 6-18 months to complete. You have two years to finish it.
What you need to know
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.
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.
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.
Start learning today
Take your first step in becoming a building and construction manager today. Get started now!
*Subsidised fees may be available to eligible learners.
Nationally recognised qualification
Funding available for eligible students*
Learn from real industry experts
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.