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Registration starts from $0*
* Funding may be available to eligible learners.
Duration
Approximately 24 months
Delivery mode
Virtual classroom
Job outcome
Builder, Construction Manager
Contact
Learning and Pathways Advisor
Essential information
Gain the skills and knowledge needed by professional builders in the low rise residential sector of the industry. This qualification is a mandatory requirement for your builder licence registration in most states and territories.
On successful completion of this course, you will graduate with a Certificate for the nationally recognised qualification:
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
HIA will conduct a pre-enrolment review with you to make sure that this program is suitable and appropriate for your career goals, current skills and experience.
- 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 learners 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.
The following units of competency were selected in consultation with industry and accordance with the Training Packaging Rules of this qualification.
These units of competency will be delivered as standalone units and includes assessment of foundation skills that are embedded in the Training Package. Where foundation skills are not explicit in a unit competency, they will be included in assessment tasks.
- CPC40120 Certification IV in Building and Construction (Building)
To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in:
19 nationally recognised units of competency - 11 core units and 8 elective units
| Core units |
| CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and constructions projects |
| CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings |
| CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
| CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to “9” Type C buildings |
| CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and constructions projects |
| CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions |
| CPCCBC4007 Plan building or construction work |
| CPCCBC4021 Minimise waste on the building and construction site |
| CPCCBC4002 Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace |
| Elective units |
| CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract |
| CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering |
| CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings |
| CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects |
| BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures |
| BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques |
| CPCCBC4024 Resolve business disputes |
Who would do this training?
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses.
Commencement dates
We offer monthly intakes with a range of commencement dates and times. You will be asked to confirm your preferred choice within your registration process.
| Date | Time (AEST) |
| Mon 8 August | 7:15PM - 9:15PM |
| Tue 9 August | 7:15PM - 9:15PM |
| Wed 24 August | 7:15PM - 9:15PM |
| Thur 25 August | 7:15PM - 9:15PM |
| Date | Time (AEST) |
| Mon 5 September | 7:15PM - 9:15PM |
| Tues 6 September | 7:15PM - 9:15PM |
| Wed 21 September | 7:15PM - 9:15PM |
| Thur 22 September | 7:15PM - 9:15PM |
Am I eligible for funding?
Find out more about eligibility criteria.
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