Our CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction course resources feature over 100 templates and spreadsheets for conducting real-life construction activities, dozens of industry standards, Codes of Practice, NCC guidance material, and over 400 multi-media video lessons on every aspect of residential and commercial low-rise construction, a digital electronic log-book, and hundreds of scenarios to bring learning to life. Included are RPL Tools, Trainer Guides, Learner Guides, and fully integrated and mapped assessment. It’s suitable for both classroom, on-site, and distance instruction, and has been created and validated by qualified, licensed builders and building trainers.
“This is fantastic, . . . a lot of information to process, but easy to manage system and questions are fair, making you learn the material without over complicating it.”
S. Brook, Affordable Housing Company
The resources have been developed in consultation with the Green Building Institute, the Independant Builders Network. and with funding from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, and the COAG National Building Energy Efficiency Project.
The qualification is designed to enable two specialised occupational outcome pathways depending on elective options which will be reflected as:
- Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) or
- Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
19 units of competency:
11 core units
8 elective units.
To achieve the occupational outcome of Builder electives must include:
- All Group A elective units
- Up to two elective units from either Group B or general electives.
- One elective unit may be from any training package or accredited course as long as it ensures the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome
To achieve the occupation outcome of Site Manager electives must include:
- All Group B electives
- Up to four elective units from either Group A or general electives.
- One unit may be from any training package or accredited course as long as it ensures the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome
Core Units
CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPCCBC4002 Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4007 Plan building and construction work
CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4021 Minimise waste on the building and construction site
CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
Elective Units
BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
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
CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4024 Resolve business disputes
CPCCBC4026 Arrange building applications and approvals
CPCCBC4020 Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures
CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances
CPCCCO4001 Supervise concreting work
CPCSUS4001 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
CPCSUS4003 Maximise energy efficiency through applied trade skills
