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39 weeks
Blended (Face-to-Face & Virtual Classroom)
Full-Time
Monthly Intake
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
407 High St, Lalor, VIC 3075
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
Core unit
Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
Core unit
Plan building or construction work
Core unit
Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
Core unit
Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
Core unit
Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
Core unit
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Core unit
Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
Core unit
Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
Core unit
Minimise waste on the building and construction site
Core unit
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings
Core unit
Apply project quality management techniques
Elective unit
Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
Elective unit
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
Elective unit
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
Elective unit
Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
Elective unit
Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
Elective unit
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
Elective unit
Arrange building applications and approvals
Elective unit
Common Questions
For eligible students in VIC, the tuition fee is $0 under Victorian and Commonwealth Government Skills First Funding. An application fee of $500 applies. For Fee for Service (FFS) students, the tuition fee is $9,000.
The Certificate IV in Building and Construction is delivered full-time over 48 weeks with monthly intakes available.
The course is delivered in a Blended mode, combining Face-to-Face and Virtual Classroom learning, on a full-time basis.
Learners who successfully complete this qualification may pathway into further study options including, but not limited to, the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), Advanced Diploma of Building Design, or any other relevant qualification.
Yes, RPL is available. Learners can demonstrate competency through formal, non-formal, and informal learning. Learners are encouraged to apply for RPL prior to or immediately after formal enrolment but prior to the facilitated delivery of units. ICV also recognises AQF Qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other Registered Training Organisation through Credit Transfer.
Application
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Step 01
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
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