Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Course Code: CPC40120 | CRICOS Code: 103786D

Faculty

Building and Construction

Delivery Mode

Blended

Duration

52 Weeks

Course Description

Course Code: CPC40120 | CRICOS Code: 103786D

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This qualification reflects the role of builders, site managers and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses who apply knowledge of structural principles, codes, standards and legal requirements to Class 1 and 10, to a maximum of two storeys and Class 2 to 9 Type C constructions, and who plan and supervise safe building and construction work, prepare and administer contracts, and who apply quality principles to building and construction projects. Building relates to construction and Site Management is about managing the factors around construction, such as the deployment of crews with specialised skills (including builders), product compliance, deployment of contract specialised skills, weather and site location.

Occupational titles depending on packaging options selected may include:

  • Builder · Construction Supervisor
  • Site Manager · Site Supervisor
  • Leading Hand

Delivery of this qualification is designed to enable the (Building) specialisation. Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work.

Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement. Builder and Site Supervisor licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.

Course Duration/Fee
Course Duration: 52 Weeks
Course Fee: $AU 14,000
Estimated Total Course Cost: $AU 14,000
Mode of Delivery

Blended (Face to Face + Online)

Campus : River Road, Perth

Intake Dates
2024 Intake Dates 2025 Intake Dates
Monday, 29 January 2024 Monday, 27 January 2025
Monday, 22 April 2024 Monday, 21 April 2025
Monday, 15 July 2024 Monday, 14 July 2025
Monday, 7 October 2024 Monday, 6 October 2025
Entry Requirement
The following are the Admission requirements of Lead college:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
  • Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
  • Must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution
  • Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as:
    • IBT 60
    • PTE 50
    • CAE 169
    • OET C
    • Duolingo 95
    • General English Advanced*
    • MOI Certificate
    • Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
*General English Upper Intermediate is generally considered to be between 5-5.5 IELTS.
Assessment

Assessments may include written questions, demonstration of tasks/techniques, group activities, in class activities, role play, presentation, work based project, research projects, and workplace observations/evidences.

Award Requirements

Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive certificate of CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction. Learners who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent.

Career Pathway

Target groups for the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) are students looking for the following pathways:

  • Seeking to pursue a career as a Building Associate
  • Intending to pursue higher vocational qualifications such as the Diploma of Building and Construction
  • Seeking a pathway to higher education qualifications.
Essential Information

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING RPL/ CREDIT TRANSFER

Lead College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs. Lead College will accept and mutually recognise the qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other registered training organisation unless precluded by licensing requirements. We can also grant you Credit Transfer for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.

During the entry process and interview stage LEAD College will discuss with you the process and options for RPL.  Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.

UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI) REQUIREMENT

USI is needed for all students studying with LEAD College. From 1 January 2015 for undertaking Nationally Recognised Training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation the students will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI is available online and at no cost to the student. This USI will stay with the student for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised VET course that is completed. Please see the official USI website https://www.usi.gov.au. The student after enrolment is required to create USI (Unique Student Identifier) or allow LEAD College to create an USI on their behalf.

STUDENT SUPPORT WELFARE and GUIDANCE SERVICES

Relevant resources are available at LEAD College to ensure that the students settle in well, smoothly transit life in new places and achieve the required level of competency in all accredited courses. Our staff assists in how to seek help with local welfare and guidance services.

ORIENTATION

Orientation to assist students is provided by LEAD College as an age and culturally appropriate program. Please refer Pre-enrolment Information Pack at www.leadcollege.edu.au Students will be permitted to attend classes only after they have attended and completed the orientation session for the enrolled courses.

Pathway From Qualification

After completing CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction, you might like to think about a pathway into the CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (103756K).

Units Of Competency
The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction requires the completion of the following 19 Units (including 11 core and 8 electives).
Core Units – 11
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4007 Plan building or construction work
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
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
CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010* Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
Elective Units – 8
CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
** Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.

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