CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

Build a career in one of the fastest growing industries with this qualification. Develop your knowledge to the level where you can plan and supervise construction sites, prepare costs and schedules for a contract, use current building codes and standards, understand the legal requirements of contracts and works, read and interpret plans and specifications, identify and produce estimated costs and manage occupational health and safety on construction sites. Acquire a diverse range of skills to be able to project manage and coordinate the overall construction of low rise residential and commercial buildings, which may involve selecting contractors, overseeing work and liaising with clients. Please note that this course is based on Australian building codes and regulations. International students should consider if these regulations are applicable in their own country.

• Building contract administrator
• Building estimator
• Scheduler

• 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

• BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
• 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
• CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
• CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

How to apply

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1. find a course;
2. check entry requirements;
3. submit an application;
4. accept your offer and pay;
5. apply for your student visa; and
6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

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