CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building)

Applications

Open

Student Contribution Fee

$446

Funding

Government funding available for eligible students

Delivery Method

Face to Face & Virtual Online

Duration

36 weeks (excluding holidays)

Employment Outcome

Builder, Construction Supervisor, Site Supervisor, Leading Hand

Qualification description

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses.

Entry & admission requirements

Applicants must be aged 18 or above
To assist prospective students to determine if the course is suitable and appropriate for their individual needs, Pretraining Review (PTR) will be conducted
Successful completion of BCTA’s Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN)
Eligibility is assessed against Skills SA criteria. Visit skills.sa.gov.au or contact our team before enrolling.

Satisfies CBS Business Criteria

This qualification meets Consumer and Business Services (CBS) requirements for building contractor licence applications. We recommend contacting CBS directly to confirm which units are required for your specific application type.

Units of competency

19 units — 11 core, 8 elective.

Core units

Elective units

Core units (11)

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

Elective units (8)

Unit code	Unit title	Unit type
BSBPMG422	Apply project quality management techniques	Elective
CPCCBC4003	Select, prepare and administer a construction contract	Elective
CPCCBC4004	Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects	Elective
CPCCBC4005	Produce labour and material schedules for ordering	Elective
CPCCBC4006	Select, procure and store construction materials	Elective
CPCSUS4002	Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings	Elective
BSBESB407	Manage finances for new business ventures	Elective
CPCCBC4024	Resolve business disputes	Elective

Prerequisite Requirements

Unit of competency	Prerequisite Requirement
CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions	CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings

This Course is Open to Everyone

No trade background required. Whether you’re a tradie ready to go out on your own, a manager from another industry, or someone starting fresh — this qualification works for you.

Fees & funding

Government funded (Skills SA)

$446

Student Contribution Fee for eligible students*. BCTA is a Skills SA contracted provider, and this qualification is on the SA Subsidised Training List. If you are eligible, the government covers the balance and you pay a set Student Contribution Fee, not the full course cost. We confirm your fee before you enrol.

*Eligibility is assessed individually and confirmed before enrolment.

Non-government funded

$9,500

Flexible payment plans available.

Pathways to further study

On completion of this qualification, you can continue to:
CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).

Who this course is for

Free materials included

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Certificate IV satisfy the CBS business criteria?

The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) may support the business knowledge requirements for a South Australian building work contractor licence. Confirm with Consumer and Business Services (CBS) that your selected course and units meet the requirements for your intended licence.

Do I need prior construction experience to enrol?

Prior construction experience can be helpful, but it is not necessarily required. Contact BCTA to confirm the entry requirements and discuss your background, skills and suitability for the course.

Can I study while still working?

Contact BCTA to discuss the available study options, class timetable and course workload so you can plan your studies around your work commitments.

Is government funding available and am I eligible?

Contact BCTA to find out whether government funding is available for this course. Our team can explain any applicable eligibility requirements, course fees and payment options before you enrol.

Will I automatically get a contractor licence when I finish?

No. Completing this qualification does not automatically grant a contractor licence. You must apply to the relevant licensing authority and meet the requirements for your state or territory and licence category.

What can I do after finishing the Cert IV?

This qualification can support your progression towards roles such as building supervisor, site supervisor or construction manager, depending on your experience and any applicable licensing requirements. You may also consider further study in the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).

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