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Certificate IV in Building and Construction

This qualification is for builders and site managers who plan and supervise building work. It covers building codes and standards, structural principles, legal requirements, work health and safety, site surveys and reading plans. People who already run building sites could have their experience counted through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (equivalent); CPC40508 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management) (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Builders, site supervisors and leading hands who plan and run building projects and want their skills formally recognised.

JOB ROLES

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

Qualification structure

19 units in total. 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 Changed terminology of qualification occupational titles and outcome from building to builder. Updated imported elective units to current versions. CPC40120 Certificate IV CPC40508 Certificate IV Supersedes and is E in Building and in Building and equivalent to CPC40508 Construction Construction (Site Certificate IV in Building Management) and Construction (Site Management). Increase in total number of units for qualification outcome. Changes to core and elective units and Changed terminology of qualification occupational titles and outcome from site management to site manager. Updated imported elective units to current versions.

Core units

11 units
  1. CPCCBC4001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
  2. CPCCBC4002Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
  3. CPCCBC4007Plan building and construction work
  4. CPCCBC4008Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
  5. CPCCBC4009Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
  6. CPCCBC4010 (has a prerequisite)Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
  7. CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specifications
  8. CPCCBC4014Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
  9. CPCCBC4018Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
  10. CPCCBC4021Minimise waste on the building and construction site
  11. CPCCBC4053Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C Buildings

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

32 units

Group A - Building

  1. BSBPMG422Apply project quality management techniques
  2. CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
  3. CPCCBC4004Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
  4. CPCCBC4005Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
  5. CPCCBC4006Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
  6. CPCSUS4002Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings

Group B – Site Manager

  1. CPCCBC4013Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
  2. CPCCBC4017Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
  3. CPCCBC4052Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
  4. CPCCCO4001Supervise concreting work

General Electives

  1. BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
  2. BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
  3. BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
  4. BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
  5. BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
  6. BSBPMG426Apply project risk management techniques
  7. BSBPMG430Undertake project work
  8. BSBWRT411Write complex documents
  9. CPCBIM4001Plan to comply with BIM requirements for construction work
  10. CPCBIM4002Use BIM processes to carry out construction work
  11. CPCBIM4003Contribute to BIM deliverables for construction work
  12. CPCCBC4015Prepare specifications for all construction works
  13. CPCCBC4019Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems
  14. CPCCBC4020Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures
  15. CPCCBC4022Supervise tilt-up work
  16. CPCCBC4024Resolve business disputes
  17. CPCCBC4026Arrange building applications and approvals
  18. CPCCBC4028Prepare design brief for construction works
  19. CPCCBC5019Manage building and construction business finances
  20. CPCPRE4001Inspect the erection of prefabricated concrete elements
  21. CPCSUS4001Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  22. CPCSUS4003Maximise energy efficiency through applied trade skills

PREREQUISITES

  • CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions. standards to the construction process for Class — prerequisite: CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and 2 to 9 Type C buildings.; CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings.

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

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 CPCWHS1001 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.

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