What is the CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) course all about?
The CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) course covers key skills and knowledge needed by builders and other building professionals working in the domestic sector of the building industry.
By undertaking the Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) course, you will learn to run a small to medium size construction business and take overall responsibility for completing the construction of a residential building. You will develop your skills and knowledge in:
- Managing a small business
- National Construction Codes
- Structural principles for low-rise buildings
- Applying for building permits
- Preparing building contracts
- Interpreting building plans and specifications
- Planning building work
- Site set-out
- Occupational Health and Safety requirements
- Supervising and overseeing building work
The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) is a pathway to becoming a Registered Domestic Builder in Victoria. Read more about Pathways to Builders Registration here. Other job opportunities upon completion of the course include: Estimator, Site Manager, Site Supervisor, Contract Administrator or Domestic Builder.
What do you need before you start?
Parker Brent will conduct a pre-training review to make sure this program is suitable for your needs, current skills and experience. All participants will need to be currently working in the Building and Construction industry and hold a Construction Induction Card (White Card).
How long will the course take?
Classes are held 2 nights a week from 5:30pm to 9:30pm and the course will run for 34 weeks. There are some breaks during the program and a full delivery schedule will be provided to you prior to course commencement.
What units are covered?
The CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) qualification is made up of 16 units. To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in all units. Below is a list of units included in the qualification delivered by Parker Brent:
| Core Units | |
| CPCCBC4001A | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects |
| CPCCBC4002A | Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace |
| CPCCBC4003A | Select and prepare a construction contract |
| CPCCBC4004A | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4005A | Produce labour and materials schedules for ordering |
| CPCCBC4006B | Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects |
| CPCCBC4007A | Plan building or construction work |
| CPCCBC4008B | Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4009B | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4010B | Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions |
| CPCCBC4011B | Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions |
| CPCCBC4012B | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| BSBSMB406A | Manage small business finances |
| Elective Units | |
| CPCCBC4026A | Arrange building applications and approvals |
| BSBSMB401 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
| BSBSMB404 | Undertake small business planning |
Need more information?
Click here for Course Information, Fee Information or call Parker Brent on 1300 773 737 for detailed information about this training program and upcoming classes.
