Course overview
The CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) course will train you to plan, develop, coordinate and complete the construction of residential and low rise commercial buildings.
Studying online when and where it suits you, you will also learn small business management skills, and will undertake units in leadership and project management, as well as contracts and logistics.
Nationally recognised and accredited, the Certificate IV is a must-have qualification for those wanting to tap into the booming construction industry jobs market as a builder.
Job outcomes
- Builder
- Construction Manager
What you'll learn
- Prepare building sketches and drawings, read and interpret plans and specifications, and apply building codes and standards to construction projects
- Apply structural principles, and identify and produce building and construction cost estimates
- Create and prepare construction contracts, plan building or construction work, produce labour and material schedules for ordering, and apply site surveys and set out procedures
- Manage site Work Health and Safety, apply legal requirements to projects and manage small business finance
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- Maximum 18 months
Entry requirements
There are no prerequisites to study this course, however it is recommended that students have some relevant on-the-job experience.
This course involves reading and undertaking a range of written assessments, as well as engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 10 level.
If you haven’t successfully completed English at Year 10 level, you can demonstrate equivalency through one of the following:
- Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; or
- 3 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the
You will need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.
Pathways
- Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (CPC50210)
Course features
- The course is delivered online, so there are no classrooms and no deadlines. You simply study where you want, when you want, on any device that you have nearby (phone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer).
- You not only get a high quality education, but a nationally recognised qualification that you can use all across Australia.
- The Certificate IV meets the education requirements for registration as a licensed builder in NSW, QLD, ACT, TAS and NT. As licensing varies from state to state, there may be extra requirements necessary to register. Please ensure you refer to your state’s licencing requirements. Chat to an Open Colleges’ Enrolment Consultant for more information on how to meet the requirements for your state.
- The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) and Builders Registration Board of WA might evaluate this qualification as part of a broader consideration of your experience and knowledge for registration as a licensed builder.
Your learning materials are accessed through OpenSpace. These include:
- Online discussions
- Access to a professional technical library
- Digital toolbox
- Simulated procedures and policies
Recognition of prior learning
We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Assessment
- Case studies
- Demonstrations and Presentations
- Knowledge tests
- Multiple choice questions
- Oral questions
- Portfolio
- Projects
- Scenario-based questions
- Short-answer questions
Additional information
Open Colleges offers this qualification in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197). The testamur will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.
Who's it for?
The Certificate IV is perfect for people with some experience in the building and construction industry, and who are looking to step up and become a Builder or Construction Manager.
Subjects
- Prepare to make sketches and drawings
- Create simple sketches and drawings
- Notate and process drawings
- Identify types of drawings and their purposes
- Apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations
- Locate and identify key features on a site plan
- Identify and locate key features on drawings
- Correctly read and interpret specifications
- Identify non-structural aspects to the specification
- Access and interpret relevant code and standard requirements
- Classify buildings
- Analyse and apply a range of solutions to a construction problem for compliance with the BCA
- Apply fire protection requirements
- Apply structural principles when planning the erection or demolition of a structure
- Analyse and plan for the structural integrity of Class1 and Class 10 buildings
- Plan, coordinate and manage the laying of footings
- Plan, coordinate and manage the laying of floor system
- Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural and non-structural wall systems
- Plan, coordinate and manage the building of roof system
- Plan, coordinate and manage the external wall cladding of structure
- Apply structural principles to the planning of the erection or demolition of a structure
- Analyse and plan for the structural integrity of Class 2 to 9 buildings
- Plan, coordinate and manage laying of footing systems
- Plan, coordinate and manage laying of floor system
- Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural wall systems and wall cladding systems
- Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural roof systems and roof cladding systems
- Read and interpret plans and specifications
- Identify and calculate labour costs
- Identify and establish physical resource requirements
- Develop estimated project costs
About Open Colleges
Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything. As an institution, it measures its success in the success of its students. With more than 100 years of experience in distance learning, Open Colleges has the expertise in delivering education and training to individuals seeking to launch, change or accelerate their careers.
Open Colleges Australia focuses on meeting the specific needs of adult learners by delivering highly flexible, accessible and affordable learning opportunities. Its unique learning model provides you with ultimate control – to study anywhere, anytime and at your own pace. Its online campus – OpenSpace – provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, collaboration with other learners and a comprehensive range of support services. Open Colleges is the perfect solution for time-poor students with busy schedules, as it makes getting your qualification possible from wherever you are.
Open Colleges is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 90796)
