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52 weeks
Blended (Face to Face + Online). This program is delivered and assessed through a combination of classroom-based learning, simulated industry workplace activities, and supervised online study.
Blended · Approximately 10 hours per week of unsupervised study (reading, research, and revision), in addition to scheduled classes

Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Perth
15 Leila St, Cannington, WA 6107
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Plan building or construction work
Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
Minimise waste on the building and construction site
Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
Manage business risk
Apply project quality management techniques
Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
Common Questions
Assessment methods include written questions or reports to demonstrate understanding of theoretical concepts, practical activities or projects simulating real-world tasks, case study analysis to apply critical thinking to complex scenarios, observation during practical sessions to evaluate competence and adherence to safety protocols, and work placement where applicable, with performance monitored according to workplace standards.
Students who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent. To receive the full CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction certificate, students must successfully complete all 19 units in the course.
Yes. Lead College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs and will accept and mutually recognise qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other registered training organisation. Credit Transfer is available for subjects or units where equivalence can be established. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is also available for skills and knowledge gained through work and life experience; during the entry process and interview stage, Lead College will discuss the process and options for RPL.
Students must demonstrate an English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5, or an equivalent such as IBT 60, PTE 50, CAE 169, OET B, General English Advanced or equivalent, MOI Certificate, Duolingo 95, MET, LANGUAGECERT Academic, CELPIP General, or a Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
Graduates can pursue a career as a Building Associate, progress to higher vocational qualifications such as the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), or seek a pathway to higher education qualifications. Successful completion of this course means you can progress by enrolling in the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).
Application
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