Overview
The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) will give you the skills necessary to run a small to medium construction business. And this version of the Certificate IV has been designed for people looking to start a career in the building industry, or people looking to change careers or re-enter the workforce.
Career opportunities, include:
- registered builder
- construction manager
- domestic builder
- building estimator
- building/construction project supervisor
Pathways to further study:
- Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50210.
- Bachelor of Building Surveying
- Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics.
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Studying the Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) at Holmesglen
This course can be undertaken full time, part time, or online, or a mixture of all three so you can fit your study around your work and personal life commitments.
Upon completion, students can expect to have the knowledge and skills required of a builder, site manager, foreman or construction manager on a residential project or low rise commercial project.
If you already have at least three years' experience in the building industry, you should visit instead the Certificate IV in Building and Construction Building for trade professionals course page.
This qualification will give you the knowledge of building structures under the National Construction Code (NCC), the legislation that accompanies any building project. It may also assist you to meet the requirements of the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) to become a registered building practitioner in Victoria.
You will also learn safety, contracts, structural principles and materials, estimating and quality management
The strength of the program lies in its flexibility to adapt content to cover residential, industrial and commercial low rise construction with special attention to current industry practices and processes.
Course structure
Timetable
Classes run as below:
Full time - two days per week, 9am to 5.30pm
Part time - four days per week, 6pm to 10pm
To receive this qualification you must complete 13 core units and three elective units. Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications.
To receive this qualification you must complete 13 core units and three elective units. Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications.
While the course has been designed to be completed in two years, there is flexibility to study at your own pace and complete the course earlier.
The online course has been developed with busy people in mind. Our unique, flexible method of teaching combines off campus study via online course material, with a drop in campus based tutorial program at our convenient City campus location.
The online components have been divided into four stages, which in general are required to be completed sequentially.
Online resources for delivering distance education and a tutor for each unit of enrolment will be provided. We also provide support and references to learning tools to help you through the course.
All learning and assessment resources will be provided to the student through the Holmesglen Learning management System (Brightspace), enabling the teacher to facilitate the delivery of the units to either individual learners or small groups of learners. As a result, this will ensure that the learning style of the learner is accommodated and progress is structured to the learners skill, knowledge and understanding of the units they are completing.
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| CPCCBC4012B |
Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCBC4001A |
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects |
| CPCCBC4010B |
Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions |
| CPCCBC4011B |
Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions |
| CPCCBC4002A |
Manage Occupational Health And Safety In The Building And Construction Workplace |
| CPCCBC4013A |
Prepare And Evaluate Tender Documentation |
| CPCCBC4009B |
Apply Legal Requirements To Building And Construction Projects |
| CPCCBC4006B |
Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects |
| CPCCBC4007A |
Plan Building Or Construction Work |
| CPCCBC4005A |
Produce Labour And Material Schedules For Ordering |
| CPCCBC4008B |
Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4003A |
Select And Prepare A Construction Contract |
| CPCCBC4004A |
Identify And Produce Estimated Costs For Building And Construction Projects |
| BSBSMB406A |
Manage Small Business Finances |
| BSBPMG411 |
Apply project quality management techniques |
| BSBPMG522 |
Undertake project work |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| CPCCBC4012B | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCBC4001A | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects |
| CPCCBC4010B | Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions |
| CPCCBC4011B | Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions |
| CPCCBC4002A | Manage Occupational Health And Safety In The Building And Construction Workplace |
| CPCCBC4013A | Prepare And Evaluate Tender Documentation |
| CPCCBC4009B | Apply Legal Requirements To Building And Construction Projects |
| CPCCBC4006B | Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects |
| CPCCBC4007A | Plan Building Or Construction Work |
| CPCCBC4005A | Produce Labour And Material Schedules For Ordering |
| CPCCBC4008B | Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4003A | Select And Prepare A Construction Contract |
| CPCCBC4004A | Identify And Produce Estimated Costs For Building And Construction Projects |
| BSBSMB406A | Manage Small Business Finances |
| BSBPMG411 | Apply project quality management techniques |
| BSBPMG522 | Undertake project work |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.
These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
On completion, you will attain the Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building).
How to apply
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Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
| Full Fee | $10,795.00 |
| Government subsidised | $3,864.00 |
| Concession | $772.80 |
| Free TAFE eligible student | FREE |
Additional costs may apply to students who may require a Working With Children Check, National Police Check, consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and immunisation costs as relevant to the course requirements.
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out more about paying for your course.