Certificate IV in Building and Construction

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Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Course Fees:

$8,000

Code:

CPC40120

Duration:

49 weeks

CRICOS:

03438A

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This qualification reflects the role of builders, site managers and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses who apply knowledge of structural principles, codes, standards and legal requirements to Class 1 and 10, to a maximum of two storeys and Class 2 to 9 Type C constructions, and who plan and supervise safe building and construction work, prepare and administer contracts, and who apply quality principles to building and construction projects.

Building relates to construction and Site Management is about managing the factors around construction, such as the deployment of crews with specialised skills (including builders), product compliance, deployment of contract specialised skills, weather and site location.

Occupational titles depending on packaging options selected may include:

Builder
Construction Supervisor
Site Manager
Site Supervisor
Leading Hand

The qualification is designed to enable two specialised occupational outcome pathways depending on elective options which will be reflected as:

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) or
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Builder and Site Supervisor licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.

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Entry Requirements

Must be 18 years or above before commencement of study at At The Wales Institute.
Successful completion of Year 12, equivalent (Higher Secondary Certificate/ vocational higher secondary certificate (Minimum CGPA is 3.5 or 60% in HSC/First Division pass) GCE A-Level or higher qualification).
At The Wales Institute may also accept you in this course if you have any other relevant qualifications, certifications, and/or experience;
A minimum overall score of 6 is required for candidates with IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5 in each band or a minimum PTE score of 52 is required.

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Core Unit

CPCCBC4001		Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
CPCCBC4002		Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4007		Plan building and construction work
CPCCBC4008		Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009		Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010*		Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC4012		Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4014		Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4018		Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4021		Minimise waste on the building and construction site
CPCCBC4053		Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C Buildings

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Elective units

Elective Units Group A – Building
BSBPMG422		Apply project quality management techniques
CPCCBC4003		Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4004		Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005		Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4006		Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
CPCSUS4002		Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings

Elective Units Group B – Site Manager
CPCCBC4013		Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4017		Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
CPCCBC4052		Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
CPCCCO4001		Supervise concreting work

General Electives
BSBESB402	Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBESB406	Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBESB407	Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBLDR413	Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBPEF501	Manage personal and professional development
BSBPMG426	Apply project risk management techniques
BSBPMG430	Undertake project work
BSBWRT411	Write complex documents
CPCBIM4001	Plan to comply with BIM requirements for construction work
CPCBIM4002	Use BIM processes to carry out construction work
CPCBIM4003	Contribute to BIM deliverables for construction work
CPCCBC4015	Prepare specifications for all construction works
CPCCBC4019	Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems
CPCCBC4020	Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures
CPCCBC4022	Supervise tilt-up work
CPCCBC4024	Resolve business disputes
CPCCBC4026	Arrange building applications and approvals
CPCCBC4028	Prepare design brief for construction works
CPCCBC5019	Manage building and construction business finances
CPCPRE4001	Inspect the erection of prefabricated concrete elements
CPCSUS4001	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
CPCSUS4003	Maximise energy efficiency through applied trade skills

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