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Blended Delivery Model
Blended
12 Jan 2026 | 13 Apr 2026 | 13 Jul 2026 | 05 Oct 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Level 11, 190 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
55 Yarra Bvd, RICHMOND, VIC 3121
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
Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
Plan building and construction work
Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
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
Minimise waste on the building and construction site
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
Apply project quality management techniques
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
Use building science principles to construct Nil energy efficient buildings
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
Common Questions
The course cost for the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction is $25,000.
To achieve the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Builder), a total of 19 units must be completed, comprising 11 core units and 8 elective units.
Upon successful completion of the Certificate IV in Building and Construction, individuals may progress to the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), or other trade or building-related diplomas.
Assessment will generally commence in the session following delivery. As this is a competency-based program, assessment will continue throughout the course until competency is achieved or further training needs are identified and addressed. Assessment methods may include knowledge questions, research tasks, assessor observations, projects, and role plays.
Yes. Credit transfer is available for students with agreed and consistent credit outcomes based on identified equivalence in content and learning outcomes between matched qualifications. The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway is appropriate for candidates who have previously attained skills and knowledge from outside the formal education and training system, including work and life experience. Students may apply for RPL or credit transfers for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency.
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