Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) CPC40120

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) CPC40120 is a nationally recognised qualification designed for tradespeople working in the building and construction industry who want to begin their own business.

The course is designed to meet the needs of low-rise builders in residential and commercial construction, whilst covering core skills such as management, site supervision, and estimating.

COURSE STRUCTURE

VC Education delivers industry-focused training and assessment that provides you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to achieve Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building).

VC Education’s Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) has been developed by industry professionals and is focused on current and emerging industry trends, whilst providing you with ‘real world’ and practical application.

To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in 19 units of competency comprised of 11 core units and 8 electives

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18 years or older

Will be required to demonstrate the required level or languages, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills

No formal pre-requisite required, but is beneficial for the student to have relevant industry experience

OVERVIEW

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.

DELIVERY METHOD

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment is made available to candidates who can demonstrate a minimum of two (2) years of relevant industry experience. The RPL Assessment process is conducted by a qualified industry expert Trainer and Assessor. Once the RPL Assessment is complete, candidates will be issued with a Training Plan detailing the units of competency to be trained and assessed.

Training is offered through VC Education’s online Learning Management System (LMS), classroom-based or face-to-face at your workplace. The delivery of training will vary depending on the candidate’s requirements.

Duration: Maximum 24 months

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Low Rise Builder

Construction Manager

Site Manger

Site Supervisor

Foreman

Leading Hand

CORE UNITS

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 or 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

ELECTIVE UNITS

BSBESB402	Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
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
CPCCBC4024	Resolve business disputes
CPCSUS4002	Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings

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