CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and construction (Building)

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.

SCOPE OF WORKS

- Building work on a class 1 or class 10 building.

- Building work on classes 2 to 9 buildings with a gross floor area not more than 2000m², but not including Type A or Type B construction.

- Building work that consists of non-structural work on a building, regardless of— the class of the building; or the gross floor area of the building.

- Prepare plans and specifications if the plans and specifications are:

for the licensee’s personal use, or for use in building work to be performed by the licensee personally.

- Temporarily until 2 May 2025 – for the building work described above, install and maintain:

- Fire collars, fire-rated penetrations and fire-rated joint sealing

- Fire and smoke walls and fire-rated ceilings.

- Start now pay later

- 100% online

- Nationally recognised training

- Study in your own time

Professionals in the construction and building industry can undertake this course in order to meet the technical qualifications needed to apply for a Low-rise Builders Licence or to advance their knowledge to acquire a higher level construction position.

The asterisk next to the unit code indicates prerequisite requirements.

19 units of competency is required for award of this qualification:

11 Core Units, 8 Elective Units

Core Units:

CPCCBC4001: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings

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

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

Elective Units:

CPCCBC4003: Select, prepare and administer a construction contract CPCCBC4004: Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects

CPCCBC4024: Resolve business disputes

BSBPMG422: Apply project quality management techniques

CPCCBC4005: Produce labour and material schedules for ordering

CPCCBC4006: Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects

CPCSUS4002: Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings

CPCCBC5019: Manage building and construction business finances

The course requires: Access to the internet

A computer or mobile device

Language and Literacy In order to successfully complete this course, you need to have a certain level of language and literacy skills. We recommend that you have at least level 3 skills for this course. If you are unsure of your language and literacy skill level, please try our free LL&N assessment tool.

QBCC experience requirements

4 years experience in either:

the licence class scope of work

other work QBCC is satisfied is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

OR

2 years experience in the scope of work (or equivalent), if you are qualified in one of the following:

bricklaying and blocklaying

carpentry.

The approach to the delivery of this course is one of flexibility, designed for candidates who do not have the time to attend lengthy face-to-face courses or personnel who are unable to travel long distances to attend training centres. The fully flexible web-based format of the course allows students to complete the theory and practical tasks in their own time, allowing them to expand their knowledge and skills in the industry where it matters, on the job!

Staysafe offers recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer where a unit achieved previously is equivalent to the new unit of competency. A skills assessment prior to enrolment will determine your level of knowledge and skills for RPL.