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  • CPC40320
  • Certificate IV
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate IV in Building Project Support

This qualification suits estimators, schedulers and contract administrators in building and construction. Work can include preparing estimates, handling subcontractor claims and preparing contracts, along with reading plans and making simple building drawings. If you already do this work, you may be able to have it recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CPC40208 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration) (equivalent); CPC40308 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating) (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work in building estimating, scheduling or contract administration and want a qualification that matches their experience.

JOB ROLES

  • Building estimator
  • Building scheduler
  • Contract administrator

Qualification structure

15 units in total. • 15 units of competency: To achieve the occupational outcome of Contract Administrator electives must include: All Group A elective units. Minimum of three units from Group B elective units. Remaining units from general electives. A maximum of two units may be from any training package or accredited course as long as they ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome To achieve the occupation outcome of Estimator electives must include: All Group B elective units. Minimum of two units from Group A electives. Remaining units from general electives. A maximum of two units may be from any training package or accredited course as long as they ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome.

Core units

2 units
  1. CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specifications
  2. CPCCBC4014Prepare simple building sketches and drawings

Elective units

31 units

Group A - Contract Administration

  1. CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
  2. CPCCBC4006Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
  3. CPCCBC4026Arrange building applications and approvals
  4. CPCCBC4031Process client requirements

Group B - Estimating

  1. BSBPMG426Apply project risk management techniques
  2. CPCCBC4001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
  3. CPCCBC4004Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
  4. CPCCBC4005Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
  5. CPCCBC4010 (has a prerequisite)Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
  6. CPCCBC4013Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
  7. CPCCBC4053Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings

Group C - General Electives

  1. BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
  2. BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
  3. BSBPMG422Apply project quality management techniques
  4. BSBPMG430Undertake project work
  5. BSBWRT411Write complex documents
  6. BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
  7. CPCCBC4007Plan building and construction work
  8. CPCCBC4015Prepare specifications for all construction works
  9. CPCCBC4017Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
  10. CPCCBC4019Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems
  11. CPCCBC4020Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures
  12. CPCCBC4021Minimise waste on the building and construction site
  13. CPCCBC4024Resolve business disputes
  14. CPCCBC4027Establish a basis for sales consulting
  15. CPCCBC4028Prepare design brief for construction works
  16. CPCCBC4029Apply construction information to the sales process
  17. CPCCBC4030Analyse and communicate industry information
  18. CPCCBC4032Apply contract law to the sales process
  19. CPCCBC4033Maintain the sales environment
  20. CPCSUS4001Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

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

PREREQUISITES

  • CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions — prerequisite: 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

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.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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