Certificate IV in Building and Construction

CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction

CRICOS Course Code 117449F

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.

Occupational titles may include:

• Builder
• Construction Supervisor
• Site Manager
• Site Supervisor
• Leading Hand

Qualification

Students successfully completing the course will receive the Nationally Recognised CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction qualification

Course Duration

This course is offered full time over 52 weeks including holidays on a full time basis.

Contact Hours

20 hours per week for 40 weeks.

Additionally, students are expected at least 10 hours of individual study per week not limited to research, learning activities and assessment activities utilising the facilities and resources available at Duke College.

Tuition Fee

$15,000

(excludes any additional compulsory costs including EF/ MF) Fees and Charges are subject to change with prior notice.

Training Location

• 33 Windsor St Richmond NSW 2753
• Level 1, 20 Macquarie St Parramatta NSW 2150

Entry Requirements

The Training Package does not specify any entry requirements for this qualification course.

Age Requirements

Duke College has a requirement that all students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of course.

Academic Requirements

To gain entry to this course, applicants should have successfully completed home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification.

For further information refer to the Equivalent Qualifications on the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) website: http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc/ equivalent-qualifications.html

English Language Requirements

All International Students applying for courses at Duke College must have a minimum English Language proficiency level of one of the below:

You should qualify in ANY ONE (1) of the following:

• IELTS overall band score of 6, or an equivalent score from an internationally recognized exam, in accordance with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) regulations.
• At least 50% completion of any AQF Certificate IV or Diploma qualification within Australia.
• IELTS band score of 5.5 or higher, with completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS (minimum 10 weeks).
• IELTS score of 5.0 or higher, with completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS (minimum 20 weeks).
• Successful achievement of at least Upper Intermediate level of ELICOS study in Australia.
• TOEFL iBT score of 65 or above, or an equivalent score.
• PTE Academic band score of 46 or above, or an equivalent score.
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) test score of 169 or higher, or 147 when combined with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS.
• OET score band of Pass or higher, or an equivalent score.
• Successful completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education in Australia conducted in English.
• Completion (within the past two years) of full-time studies in Australia toward a Certificate IV level course or higher.
• English as a first language from countries such as United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand and Republic of Ireland.
• Any other form of test that satisfies the institution's requirements.

Assessments

Assessments comprise of written assignments, tests, projects, case studies, skills demonstration and practicals.
Skills will be assessed in the practical training workshop area.

Teaching Method

Teaching is conducted in the classroom as well as in the workshop (simulated industry environment). The delivery will include face to face teaching, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work, and supervised practical sessions.

Course Structure

Units of Competency

(19 Units including 11 core & 8 elective units)

Core Units

• 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

Elective Units

• 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
• CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures

(*Prerequisite units are CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings AND CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings.)

Training Method

Training is conducted in the classroom as well as in the training workshop (simulated industry environment). The delivery will include face to face training, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work, and supervised practical sessions.
Students undertaking this course will also have access to our training workshop.