Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

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National code: CPC40110 Certificate (TAFE) Croydon Send me a link to this course

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 (March, July) - View 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

The Certificate IV in Building is a standalone course and contains seven units towards the Diploma of Building. Students must complete a total of 16 units to achieve the qualification.

Units of study

Core units
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

Graduates may find employment as a building works supervisor, estimator, contract administration and builder.

Professional recognition

The course will assist you to apply for registration as a domestic builder and at the end of the course we run a registration workshop.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing. Students can take advantage of pathway arrangements from one Swinburne course to another or benefit from study completed at another institution. Pathway options may be subject to academic performance. Learn more about pathways.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course Fees

This course is not eligible for VET student loan.

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) Estimated course fees for 2017*
$6,810	0	-$9,020

Estimated course fees for 2017*

Goverment loan

Government grants available

Non deferrable Fee Amount
This must be covered by the student

Full course fee

VET Student Loan cap

State Government
Deductible grant for eligible students (Skills First)

Remaining amount to be paid if you are eligible for Skills First

Remaining amount to be paid if you are not eligible for Skills First

$6,810

-$9,020

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Alternative study methods

2017 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*
Concession	$370	$370

Indicative nominal course hours: 820.

Fees are estimates only: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2017 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

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.

Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

Entry into this program is based on an applicant’s study and/or relevant work history. Some additional criteria may also apply.

Additional requirements

The following additional criteria for entry apply for this course:

Literacy: Applicants will need to demonstrate literacy competencies.

Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

Find out more

Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE

Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059