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Certificate IV Building & Construction (Building) CPC40120

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The Certificate IV in Building and Construction provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to work across all areas of low-rise building and construction within the Australian construction sector.

Upon graduation, this formal qualification opens up opportunities to legally register a building company. It also serves as the foundation for a range of construction-related licences, including builder, site supervisor, residential renovation, and more.

As a Nationally Accredited qualification (also known as nationally recognised), it is formally recognised by state construction commissions, government departments (state and federal), leading industry bodies, Australian universities, colleges, TAFEs, and more.

Completing this accredited program ensures compliance with all relevant state and territory laws and regulations.

Learning Outcomes

The course content delivered provides a range of technical and non-technical knowledge.

You will learn industry knowledge formulated by Australia’s leading industry professionals and experts. The course content has been formulated by construction committees involving state and federal regulators, legislators, construction engineers, and senior construction professionals.

This accredited course, updated in 2022, offers the most current and relevant curriculum available and meets current Australian standards.

Course content will include training and development aligning with the following subjects:

  • Construction Project Management
  • Industry Workplace Health & Safety Practices
  • Australian Building Codes & Standards
  • Residential Construction Management
  • Structural Principles for Residential Low-Rise Buildings
  • Deliver Energy Efficient Construction Principles (updated 2022)
  • Financial Management for New Business Ventures
  • Read, Interpret and Deploy Construction Plans
  • Apply Legal Requirements to Low-Rise Construction Projects
  • Identify and Procure Construction Costs Effectively, Ensuring Profitability
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CareeR

A Certificate IV in Building and Construction can open doors to a wide range of roles within the construction industry and related sectors. Here’s a breakdown of some common job roles and career pathways:

Site Supervisor: Site Supervisors manage day-to-day operations on construction sites, ensuring projects are progressing safely, on time and to standard.
Annual salary: AUD $80,000 – $120,000.

Construction Project Manager: Overseeing construction projects from planning through to completion, Project Managers manage budgets, timelines, and resources.
Annual salary: AUD $90,000 – $140,000.

Builder / Licensed Builder: Responsible for managing building projects, supervising trades and ensuring work complies with building codes and regulations.
Annual salary: AUD $100,000 – $160,000.

Foreperson / Leading Hand: Forepersons coordinate and supervise trades on-site, ensuring quality workmanship and safety practices.
Annual salary: AUD $75,000 – $110,000.

Building Estimator: Estimators calculate the costs of materials, labour and time required for construction projects.
Annual salary: AUD $70,000 – $110,000.

Contract Administrator: They assist in managing construction contracts, tenders, and variations, ensuring all documents and processes are compliant and up to date.
Annual salary: AUD $75,000 – $120,000.

Construction Scheduler: Responsible for planning the timeline and sequencing of project activities to keep construction running smoothly.
Annual salary: AUD $80,000 – $120,000.

Business Owner / Contractor: Many graduates go on to start their own construction business, taking on residential or commercial projects.
Annual salary: Highly variable (based on project size and workload).

Building Inspector (with further licensing): Inspect buildings and construction works to ensure they meet building codes and regulations.
Annual salary: AUD $90,000 – $130,000.

Construction Planner: Plans and manages the logistics and operations of building projects, coordinating with clients and trades.
Annual salary: AUD $85,000 – $125,000.

(Please note that these are estimates, and the salary ranges can vary depending on the company, region, industry, and qualifications of the individual. Research conducted by eflr Group)

Course Info

Delivery & Support

This qualification is delivered 100% on-line including theory, text books, projects and assessments.

You will receive full support for the duration of your course and can call our team from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday – Friday.

You can also correspond with our team via email, on-line chat, SMS and communicate to your trainer and support officer through your on-line profile.

Once completed you will be issued a formal hard copy qualification/certificate free of charge including an electronic email version.

Course Breakdown

The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) CPC40120 requires the completion of 19 units, comprising of 11 core units and 8 electives. You will have up to 18 months to complete the program, although you can finish sooner.

Tools Required

To successfully complete this course, you will require access to a desktop computer or laptop; and adequate access to internet connection.

You will also require an active email account and a mobile phone equipped with a camera.

Software – you will require access to MS Word, MS Excel, and online search platforms.

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Study Options

We offer a range of flexible training options to suit your personal schedule. We understand that life can get in the way, with work, family, and life commitments. It can be challenging, we get it.

Our solution is to provide a tailored approach to your style of learning to help you maximise your time and fit in with your life schedule. Speak to our team for more information regarding the support we can offer you. 

Online

Our easy to use online platform gives you control of your learning experience.

You can access all learning via mobile and tablet, however our platform is desktop oriented and will provide the best experience. 

Assessments are conducted at the end of each unit and delivered in a variety of ways.

We focus on delivering theory based learning through multiple choice questions, written responses, interactive lessons, swipe left to right, and online projects. All part of our dynamic learning experience. 

You will also get access to local student support via phone, email, and online chat.

Self-Paced Learning

Self-paced learning means you can learn on your own time and schedule. You don’t need to complete the same assignments, or learn at the same time as others. 

You can move from one topic or segment to the next at your speed.

You get to select what units you wish to start with, and jump from one to another as you feel you need to. 

We give you full control over your learning experience.

Self paced learning removes the pressure of traditional class room training, and traditional University semesters.

Flexibility

Flexibility means you can work with our team to make the changes you need to get through your course.

You can defer for free or pause your course if your personal circumstances change.

If you find you’ve made the wrong choice when choosing your course, its simple – you can change courses to another that you feel is better suited to you, or you can gift your course to a friend, family member or work colleague – we have options!

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FAQ

We’re a new business but part of a bigger company that has been in the RTO training space since 2016.

100%. We are an Australian business, and always have been.

40+ and growing. We have staff all over the country and our HQ is in Brisbane.

No. Our campus is online! We are 100% virtual. We deliver all our courses online through our student learning portal. Without the large costs of a campus and infrastructure, we can offer the best industry prices. And you can study, anytime and anywhere.

Each course has a suggested time frame for completion. This can be viewed on each course page. Courses are self-paced however all have a specific end date. If you need more time, you can request an extension by contacting our office to discuss.

Yes, but let’s talk first. Contact us if you want to change your course, so we can make sure you move to the right pathway. We can direct you towards a new course of equal value without much difficulty. If the new course costs a little more or less, we’ll find a solution to get you sorted.

Yes. We understand that life gets in the way sometimes. Contact our support team and ask us to suspend your course until you’re ready to start again. We might also grant you an official extension. Some fees may apply.

You can contact our support office 5 days a week. We will listen to your concerns and walk you through your options. Generally, we’ll encourage you to push through. Learning can be challenging sometimes, but the challenge is where all the learning starts!

Once you complete and successfully pass your course, and pay your course fees in full, we will email an electronic copy of your full certificate to you. We will also send a hard copy certificate to your postal address.

We are not tax advisors, so we always advise you to seek professional advice. However, if the qualification relates to your job or industry, it is generally 100% tax-deductible. But please seek advice from your tax professional.

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