Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) is designed for tradespeople working in the construction industry who want to start their own business or for those seeking to apply for builders registration. Students will learn how to manage a successful building business through best practice in estimating, contracts management and site supervision.
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Duration
5 months part-time (2 nights per week)
Intakes
Croydon (February, July) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Part-time (evening)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) is designed for tradespeople working in the construction industry who want to start up their own business or to assist with your application for builder's registration. Learn how to manage a successful building business through best practice in your estimating, contracts management and site supervision.
Course structure
Units of study
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low-rise building projects (CPCCBC4001A)
Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace (CPCCBC4002A)
Select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A)
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects (CPCCBC4004A)
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A)
Select, procure and store construction materials for low-rise projects (CPCCBC4006B)
Plan building or construction work (CPCCBC4007A)
Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects (CPCCBC4008B)
Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects (CPCCBC4009B)
Apply structural principles to residential low-rise constructions (CPCCBC4010B)
Apply structural principles to commercial low-rise constructions (CPCCBC4011B)
Read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012A)
Manage small business finances (BSBSMB406A)
Elective units (pre-selected by the Program Coordinator)
Administer a construction contract (CPCCBC4016A)
Minimise waste on the building and construction site (CPCCBC4021A)
Monitor costing systems on medium rise building and construction projects (CPCCBC5002A)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
Professional recognition
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Free TAFE! This course is part of the Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative – from 1 January 2019, tuition fees are covered for students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. Find out more about your eligibility for Free TAFE.
Fees for 2018
This course is not eligible for a VET Student Loan.
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)Estimated course fees for 2018* |
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|---|---|---|
| For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | |
| You will need to pay this amount | $7,080 | $500 |
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
This course is delivered with state government funding.
Alternative study methods
| 2018 rate* | Estimated total cost of the course | Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students) |
|---|---|---|
| Concession | $100 | $100 |
Indicative nominal course hours: 820.
Concession
Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Vocational Graduate Certificate/Diploma students are eligible for a concession or exemption of 20% of government subsidised fees if you meet the following criteria:
- Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students
- Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
Fees for 2019
This course is not eligible for a VET Student Loan.
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)Estimated course fees for 2019* |
||
|---|---|---|
| For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | |
| You will need to pay this amount | $7,370 | $520 |
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
This course is delivered with state government funding.
Alternative study methods
| 2019 rate* | Estimated total cost of the course | Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students) |
|---|---|---|
| Concession | $104 | $104 |
Indicative nominal course hours: 820.
Concession
Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Vocational Graduate Certificate/Diploma students are eligible for a concession or exemption of 20% of government subsidised fees if you meet the following criteria:
- Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students
- Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
Entry requirements
Additional requirements
The following additional criteria for entry apply for this course:
- Literacy: Applicants will need to demonstrate literacy competencies.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059