Start building today!
Experience the Find the courses and unlock the true potential
1 Year
Feb 2026 (Granville, Nirimba, Ultimo) | Jul 2026 (Nirimba, Ultimo) | Feb 2027 (Nirimba, Ultimo) | Jul 2027 (Nirimba, Ultimo)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Granville, NSW
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
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
Manage finances for new business ventures
Specialty/elective unit
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and constructions projects
Specialty/elective unit
Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
Specialty/elective unit
Resolve business disputes
Specialty/elective unit
Apply project quality management techniques
Specialty/elective unit
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
Specialty/elective unit
Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
Specialty/elective unit
Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
Specialty/elective unit
Common Questions
The course fee for international students is between $17,300 and $17,820 AUD. Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials range from $300 to $1,000 AUD per course.
The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) has a duration of 1 year for international students.
To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in 19 units of competency: 11 core units and 8 elective units. Core units include topics such as applying building codes and standards, managing work health and safety, planning building or construction work, applying structural principles, and reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
This qualification could help you prepare for roles such as Builder, Construction supervisor, Site manager, Site supervisor, and Estimator.
After completing this course, you can continue your studies with the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) at TAFE NSW. You may also be eligible for TAFE NSW degree pathways, TAFE NSW–university partnership pathways offering guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students, or other university pathways using your TAFE NSW qualifications.
Application
Three simple steps to get enrolled
Step 01
Enquire
Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.
Step 02
Submit Documents
Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.
Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
Honestly I was lost when I first started looking at Australian colleges. There are just too many options and every agent gives you different info. A friend told me about FindTheCourses and within a week I had shortlisted 3 programs that actually matched my budget and visa situation. My advisor Sanjay was super helpful — never felt like I was being pushed into anything.
Priya Sharma
India
Master of Nursing · Griffith University
