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CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

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Course overview

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)

Essential information

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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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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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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.

Units

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.

To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in:

19 nationally recognised units of competency - 11 core units and 8 elective units.

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CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction 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
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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
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* Subsidised fees may be available to eligible learners.

Who would do this training?

This course is for anybody who is looking to understand more about the residential construction industry. Participants may come with a varied and wide range of construction experience; from little to no experience to qualified trades people looking to become builders and construction business owners.

   Funding partners

If you would like to request a refund or make a complaint, see our Refunds and appeals page for more information.

Fees

State Member Non-member *Funding available through
ACT $4,900 $6,100 $2,150*

Training Fund Authority
NSW $4,900 $6,100

$2,440*

Smart and Skilled

QLD $4,900 $6,100 $800*

Construction Skills Qld (CSQ)
SA $4,900 $6,100 $1,700*

Department for Education (Skills SA)
TAS $4,900 $6,100 $4,900*

Keystone
VIC $4,900 $6,100 $0*

Skills First
WA $4,900 $6,100

$0*

Government of Western Australia - Department of Training and Workforce Development (Jobs & Skills WA and Skills Ready)

NT $4,900 $6,100 Not available

*Subsidised fees are contingent on available funded places and eligibility, and is subject to change by funding bodies.

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Why study with HIA?

Nationally Recognised Training
Online, virtual & in-person options
Earn CPD points
Government-subsidised courses
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Sharon Thompson Victoria "This is an accomplishment I never saw myself completing. I have proven this is possible - regardless of my level of experience or background. The knowledge I gained will only continue to develop my career." Sharon Thompson Victoria "This is an accomplishment I never saw myself completing. I have proven this is possible - regardless of my level of experience or background. The knowledge I gained will only continue to develop my career." Steve Hubner Tasmania “After going for a few job interviews, I noticed I had gaps in my knowledge. The course brought me up to date with important fundamentals. As an older worker, I feel I have a better chance to find a position within a reputable company.” Steve Hubner Tasmania “After going for a few job interviews, I noticed I had gaps in my knowledge. The course brought me up to date with important fundamentals. As an older worker, I feel I have a better chance to find a position within a reputable company.”