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CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction 

Qualification Description

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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.

Building relates to construction and Site Management is about managing the factors around construction, such as the deployment of crews with specialised skills (including builders), product compliance, deployment of contract specialised skills, weather and site location.

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Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this qualification.

Course Structure

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

  • 19 units of competency:

    • 11 core units

    • 8 elective units.

To achieve the occupational outcome of Builder electives must include:

  • All Group A elective units

  • Up to two elective units from either Group B or general electives.

  • One elective unit may be from any training package or accredited course as long as it ensures the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome

To achieve the occupation outcome of Site Manager electives must include:

  • All Group B electives

  • Up to four elective units from either Group A or general electives.

  • One unit may be from any training package or accredited course as long as it ensures the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome

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Core: 

CPCCBC4001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings

CPCCBC4002Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace

CPCCBC4007Plan building and construction work

CPCCBC4008Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects

CPCCBC4009Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects

CPCCBC4010Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions

CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCBC4014Prepare simple building sketches and drawings

CPCCBC4018Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects

CPCCBC4021Minimise waste on the building and construction site

CPCCBC4053Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings

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Elective:

BSBLD413Lead effective workplace relationships

BSBPMG422Apply project quality management techniques

BSBWRT411Write complex documents

CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer a construction contract

CPCCBC4004Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects

CPCCBC4005Produce labour and material schedules for ordering

CPCCBC4006Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects

CPCSUS4002Research and develop business plans

BSBESB401Research and develop business plans 

CPCCBC4024Resolve business disputes Elective

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*Please Note that learners must have completed the following unit prior to being assessed in CPCCBC5018:

CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction

CPCCBC4053 Apply building_ codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings

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*Please Note that learners must have completed the following Three units prior to being assessed in CPCCBC4010:

 

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.

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Fees & Charges

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Please contact the Academy on  (03) 9818 0089 for more information​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

​*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment​​​

Delivery Mode

CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction is delivered as blended training as face-to-face and online.

 

Holiday Period

There is no training and assessment scheduled during the Public and school holiday periods.

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On Completion of Course​

Students completing all assessment requirements will be awarded CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.

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On Partial Completion of Course​

Students completing assessment requirements for part of CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, will be awarded a statement of attainment indicating which modules or units of competency they have completed.  Awards will not be made to students who have not met all their financial commitments to Fran capelli Academy.

If you would like any further information or come in and see the Academy please don’t hesitate to contact me on (03) 9818 0089.​

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Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this course, students must successfully complete Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and pre-training interview. The student must be 18 years of age or over.

There are no formal prerequisites required to enter the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.

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Course Duration

The course duration is 36 weeks (excluding holidays).

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Course Outcome

After successful completion of CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, students can find employment as a Construction Manager, Builder.

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Education Pathways

The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

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Locations:

Hawthorn VIC 3122

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Contact Us Now

Campus Address:

355 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, VIC  3122

Second Office:

G01, 1510 Pascoe Vale Road, Coolaroo, VIC, 3048

Adelaide Office

1-3 Metro Parade, Mawson Lakes, South Australia, 5095

Telephone:

03 9818 0089

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