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SponsoredCPC40120 Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building)Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building) | CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (VIC Only)Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (VIC Only) Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (VIC Only) | CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)Open Colleges in partnership with | CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) | Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator)Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator) Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator) | CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (VIC Only)Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (VIC Only) Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (VIC Only) | CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (SE Melb Only)Certificate IV in Building and Construction (SE Melb Only) Certificate IV in Building and Construction (SE Melb Only) | CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (SE Melb Only)Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (SE Melb Only) Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (SE Melb Only) | BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction)Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction) Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction) | ||
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Building & Construction | Building & Construction | Building & Construction | Building & Construction | Building & Construction | Building & Construction | Building & Construction | Building & Construction | Building & Construction, Project Management | |
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Qualification What level of qualification are you looking to study. You can refine your results by Qualification.
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Certificate IV | Certificate IV | Certificate IV | Diploma | Certificate IV | Diploma | Certificate IV | Diploma | Diploma | |
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| For our Certificate IV building and construction courses, your study will be part-time two nights per week and run between 34- 45 weeks depending on your level of experience in the industry. You will be expected to commit to 7 hours of allocated class time and up to 8 hours or more assessment completion outside of class each week. |
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| Your study will be part-time two nights per week and run between 45- 58 weeks depending on your level of experience in the industry. You will be expected to commit to 7 hours of allocated class time and up to 8 hours or more of assessment completion outside of class each week. |
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| This course does not require specific formal education qualifications. However, you must be a minimum of 18 years old to enrol. At Open Colleges, we’re passionate about helping you choose courses that are a perfect fit for your individual goals and aspirations. Please note that this course is not open to student visa holders. For personalised assistance and more information, please enquire now. | This course does not require specific formal education qualifications. However, you must be a minimum of 18 years old to enrol. At Open Colleges, we’re passionate about helping you choose courses that are a perfect fit for your individual goals and aspirations. Please note that this course is not open to student visa holders. For personalised assistance and more information, please enquire now. | N/A | Standard: No entry requirements Experienced: Must have at least 5 years of current Australian Building and Construction experience or a CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) |
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Course Overview
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Course Overview
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CAL’s Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) will kickstart your pathway towards becoming a licences builder by developing your knowledge of key project planning activities, risk management, estimating and contract admin, and legal requirements to apply to small to medium-sized builds. You’ll learn to interpret construction drawings and specifications in conjunction with relevant regulations to ensure structures are compliant. Graduating with this Certificate IV will set you up for success in small residential and commercial construction projects to ensure smooth planning and operations. You’ll have the knowledge to manage construction site planning to ensure compliance with building and construction regulations, standards and codes, paired with the skills to accurately estimate and schedule materials and labour needs. | If you are an aspiring or working tradesperson, our building and construction certificates are your foundation for success. This is your first step towards starting your own building business and preparing for the builders registration. We understand that you could be a busy tradie by day, that’s why this course offers greater flexibility in terms of how you would like to pursue this course. Utilising both physical and virtual classroom environments, we’re able to offer our CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction online in classrooms all across Victoria and throughout Australia through our unique virtual classroom training software. Regardless of whether you’re in Melbourne or elsewhere in Australia, many of our building and construction certificates have been made straightforward and accessible for all with live lectures through our virtual classroom. | Move up the career ladder without attending a classroom with our nationally accredited CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building). You’ll learn safety, contracts, structural principles and materials, estimating, and many more skills that will transform you into a confident builder, site manager, foreperson or construction manager. The Construction industry generates over $360 billion in revenue, producing around 9% of Australia’s Gross Domestic Product, and has a projected annual growth rate of 2.4% in the next five years. The VET sector plays an important role in the licencing of many occupations in this sector, with regulators requiring completion of VET programs or subjects to grant licences. There are currently 48,500 project builders and 38,200 builder’s labourers currently working in the construction industry. Construction Managers have a projected growth of 10.2% in the next 5 years. | Our nationally accredited CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) will fully equip you with the skills and knowledge to advance your career in building and construction. Get fully equipped to manage subcontractors, produce cost estimates, prepare contracts, evaluate project tenders, and make a lasting impact on this booming industry. The Construction industry generates over $360 billion in revenue, producing around 9% of Australia’s Gross Domestic Product, and has a projected annual growth rate of 2.4% in the next five years. This industry is heavily regulated in many sectors and occupations, with regulations at every level of government. The VET sector plays an important role in the licencing of many occupations in this sector, with regulators requiring completion of VET programs or subjects to grant licences. There are currently 48,500 project builders and 38,200 builder’s labourers currently working in the construction industry. Construction Managers have a projected growth of 10.2% in the next 5 years. | CAL’s Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator) will put you on the pathway to become a contract administrator in construction by developing a range of skills, including how to prepare and develop contracts, project management and administration techniques, and overseeing sites to ensure they meet legal requirements. With this course, you’ll learn to ensure construction compliance requirements are met, as well as applying building codes and standards to the construction process. Graduating with this Certificate IV will see you working on a commercial or residential construction project as a contract administrator, creating contracts, and working with subcontractors through to completion. You’ll gain the hands-on skills to manage construction site contracts to ensure compliance with building and construction regulations, standards, and codes, paired with valuable operational skills to understand the legal requirements of worksites. | Tackle bigger and more rewarding challenges with our CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). If you feel you’re ready to tackle bigger and more rewarding challenges and start your own building business, then our Diploma building courses will help get you there. Throughout the course, you will learn the professional skills and knowledge required for the management, supervision and administration of residential, industrial and commercial building projects up to three stories. We can offer you a Diploma of Building and Construction online or in-person, whether you’re in Melbourne or elsewhere in Australia. Our flexible learning environments grant you the skills you need to excel whilst instructing you on how to supervise and manage construction work. | The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (CPC40120) is designed to meet the needs of people working in the building industry and who aim to be builders and managers of small to medium-sized building projects. This nationally recognised qualification will increase your knowledge and skills in the Residential Building Industry. This program helps develop skills in project supervision, building project management, building estimating and construction business management. | This course (CPC50220) is designed to meet the needs of people working in the building industry whose intention is to become a Registered Building Practitioner, satisfying the education requirements of the VBA. It is specifically designed for learners from a trades background who have already completed the Certificate IV in Building and Construction (CPC40120), and who can demonstrate commitment to taking another step in their career pathway. It requires learners to be actively engaged in the construction industry so they can demonstrate the practical aspects of the course in their worksites. | The Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction) is designed to equip graduates with the critical project management skills they need to succeed in planning, managing and delivering projects on time and to budget, with a focus on skills required for the construction industry, including WHS management and preparing contracts. CAL has received endorsement for our Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction) (BSB50820) course from the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), the premier, longest-serving body for project management in Australia. Having passed a rigorous review by AIPM auditors, adding an AIPM-endorsed diploma to your repertoire demonstrates your commitment to project management professional development and the elevation of industry practices. | |
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N/A | N/A | While there is no mandatory workplacement, it is recommended that any students who are not currently employed at an appropriate workplace find a host organisation to undertake worksite visits. Students will need to find a Workplace Mentor with an appropriate Host Organisation. An experienced and appropriately qualified Workplace Supervisor can act as a Workplace Mentor. | While there is no mandatory workplacement, it is recommended that any students who are not currently employed at an appropriate workplace find a host organisation to undertake worksite visits. Students will need to find a Workplace Mentor with an appropriate Host Organisation. An experienced and appropriately qualified Workplace Supervisor can act as a Workplace Mentor. | N/A | N/A |
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About Provider
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About Provider
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The College for Adult Learning is an award-winning Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering high-quality training, unparalleled flexibility and real career outcomes to thousands of students over the last 10 years. We started as a team of three dedicated, senior executives from the TAFE/University sectors inspired by adult learners across Australia desperate for relevant courses, practical study options, comprehensive support, work-ready skills and real outcomes. As passionate educators and leaders with over 30 years’ experience in vocational and higher education, we were continually frustrated with the ‘one size fits all’ training standards being offered in the Australian marketplace. Knowing the struggles that learners faced, we started with practical, outcomes-focused training solutions then created a learning model that allowed students freedom and flexibility while providing a strong support foundation. We now provide a supportive online learning environment, 24/7 access to course content so you can go at your own pace, and unlimited opportunities to connect with experienced industry professionals for mentorship and support. CAL continues to partner with industry leaders when we develop our training solutions to ensure that our content is accurate, current and relevant to the workplaces of today with the visions of tomorrow. We proudly specialise in delivering the skills that industry demands and future leaders need. When you study with CAL, you’ll be supported by our Real Outcomes Guarantee, ensuring you get real-world results from your studies – not just a piece of paper. We promise to give you all the resources we can to help you achieve your goal, whether that’s to upskill, refocus your career, or get that promotion. College for Adult Learning Pty. Ltd. as The Trustee for Golding/Sabell Trust is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 22228) | Builders Academy Australia is part of the Simonds Group which includes Simonds Homes, one of Australia’s 4th largest builder of detached housing in Australia and Victoria’s largest. This allows great insight into employee and industry focused educational delivery with an emphasis on the importance of meeting industry needs. Based on the principle of “builders training builders”, BAA draws on its deep connections to Simonds Homes and with this close industry link, BAA provides the highest quality curriculum and training services to prepare graduates for today’s competitive workforce. RTO number: 21583 | N/A | Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything we do. As an institution, we measure our success in the success of our students. We have more than 125 years of experience in distance education, and this has given us the time to perfect the ways we deliver education and training to people across Australia. In the last decade alone, we’ve helped more than 450,000 students reach their potential. We understand the needs of adult learners. That’s why we created OpenSpace, our world-class online learning platform that gives you complete flexibility and control to study whenever and wherever you are. OpenSpace provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, a superior support network and the opportunity to connect with other learners just like you. Our nationally recognised courses could help you launch, change or accelerate your career. Now is the time to make your next move. With Open Colleges, everything could happen. Open Colleges Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 90796) | The College for Adult Learning is an award-winning Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering high-quality training, unparalleled flexibility and real career outcomes to thousands of students over the last 10 years. We started as a team of three dedicated, senior executives from the TAFE/University sectors inspired by adult learners across Australia desperate for relevant courses, practical study options, comprehensive support, work-ready skills and real outcomes. As passionate educators and leaders with over 30 years’ experience in vocational and higher education, we were continually frustrated with the ‘one size fits all’ training standards being offered in the Australian marketplace. Knowing the struggles that learners faced, we started with practical, outcomes-focused training solutions then created a learning model that allowed students freedom and flexibility while providing a strong support foundation. We now provide a supportive online learning environment, 24/7 access to course content so you can go at your own pace, and unlimited opportunities to connect with experienced industry professionals for mentorship and support. CAL continues to partner with industry leaders when we develop our training solutions to ensure that our content is accurate, current and relevant to the workplaces of today with the visions of tomorrow. We proudly specialise in delivering the skills that industry demands and future leaders need. When you study with CAL, you’ll be supported by our Real Outcomes Guarantee, ensuring you get real-world results from your studies – not just a piece of paper. We promise to give you all the resources we can to help you achieve your goal, whether that’s to upskill, refocus your career, or get that promotion. College for Adult Learning Pty. Ltd. as The Trustee for Golding/Sabell Trust is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 22228) | Builders Academy Australia is part of the Simonds Group which includes Simonds Homes, one of Australia’s 4th largest builder of detached housing in Australia and Victoria’s largest. This allows great insight into employee and industry focused educational delivery with an emphasis on the importance of meeting industry needs. Based on the principle of “builders training builders”, BAA draws on its deep connections to Simonds Homes and with this close industry link, BAA provides the highest quality curriculum and training services to prepare graduates for today’s competitive workforce. RTO number: 21583 | Since 1982 The Management Edge has been a well respected and established training consultancy operating throughout Australia with head office in Melbourne. Over the past 30 years we have provided creative training and education solutions to many of Australia’s most prestigious public and private companies as well as governments in the ASEAN and Pacific Block. Delivering over 35 nationally accredited qualifications, in business, management, logistics, manufacturing, mining and safety, we have established a reputation for delivery of quality workplace based training and improving workplace performance through customised programs and consultancy services. We now also offer a range of in-house and online training programs. TME has also established international partnerships with offices located in India and China offering programs to international students. The Management Edge is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO: 3927) | Since 1982 The Management Edge has been a well respected and established training consultancy operating throughout Australia with head office in Melbourne. Over the past 30 years we have provided creative training and education solutions to many of Australia’s most prestigious public and private companies as well as governments in the ASEAN and Pacific Block. Delivering over 35 nationally accredited qualifications, in business, management, logistics, manufacturing, mining and safety, we have established a reputation for delivery of quality workplace based training and improving workplace performance through customised programs and consultancy services. We now also offer a range of in-house and online training programs. TME has also established international partnerships with offices located in India and China offering programs to international students. The Management Edge is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO: 3927) | The College for Adult Learning is an award-winning Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering high-quality training, unparalleled flexibility and real career outcomes to thousands of students over the last 10 years. We started as a team of three dedicated, senior executives from the TAFE/University sectors inspired by adult learners across Australia desperate for relevant courses, practical study options, comprehensive support, work-ready skills and real outcomes. As passionate educators and leaders with over 30 years’ experience in vocational and higher education, we were continually frustrated with the ‘one size fits all’ training standards being offered in the Australian marketplace. Knowing the struggles that learners faced, we started with practical, outcomes-focused training solutions then created a learning model that allowed students freedom and flexibility while providing a strong support foundation. We now provide a supportive online learning environment, 24/7 access to course content so you can go at your own pace, and unlimited opportunities to connect with experienced industry professionals for mentorship and support. CAL continues to partner with industry leaders when we develop our training solutions to ensure that our content is accurate, current and relevant to the workplaces of today with the visions of tomorrow. We proudly specialise in delivering the skills that industry demands and future leaders need. When you study with CAL, you’ll be supported by our Real Outcomes Guarantee, ensuring you get real-world results from your studies – not just a piece of paper. We promise to give you all the resources we can to help you achieve your goal, whether that’s to upskill, refocus your career, or get that promotion. College for Adult Learning Pty. Ltd. as The Trustee for Golding/Sabell Trust is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 22228) |
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