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42 weeks
Classroom Blended — classroom sessions, guided learning, theory assessments at home, and practical tasks at a real workplace construction site
Minimum 20 scheduled contact hours per week; average 1–2 hours per week of self-guided learning and assessments outside scheduled hours
Monthly intakes
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Level 11, 474 Flinders Street, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
Eligibility
All students:
Workshop & PPE requirements:
Physical abilities requirements:
Work placement: Real construction site via MOU with a registered builder.
International students — English language requirements:
Career & Study Pathways
Scope covers Class 1 and 10 buildings (up to two storeys) and Class 2 to 9 Type C constructions. Completion of CPCCWHS1001 is required before commencing any construction site work. Employment outcomes depend on individual skills and industry demand. GST does not guarantee employment.
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 and 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 — has prerequisite requirements (all prerequisites are included within this qualification)
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 WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Elective unit
Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
Elective unit
Apply project quality management techniques
Elective unit
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
Elective unit
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
Elective unit
Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
Elective unit
Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
Elective unit
Manage finances for new business ventures
Elective unit
Common Questions
The estimated total course cost is $22,350 AUD, which comprises a tuition fee of $20,000 AUD and a non-tuition fee of $2,350 AUD.
The course has a duration of 42 weeks.
The course is delivered at the provider's CBD site located at Level 11, 474 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, which is owned and operated by the provider.
The CRICOS course code is 120412D and the VET National Code is CPC40120.
No, this course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights. Extended Post-Study Work Rights require the course to be a Skills Level 1 qualification (Bachelor, Masters or PhD) with a duration of 92 weeks or greater, among other criteria — this Certificate IV does not meet those requirements.
Application
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Step 03
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