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.
If you’re eligible for the Free TAFE Working for Victoria initiative, you could apply right now to study this course in online intensive mode, starting 8 June and finishing by December.
We’ve reached capacity for the February 2021 intake of this course. The good news is applications to start in July 2021 are now open. Apply now.
This course is currently in transition. The course code, title, units, and content may change. Further information will become available on our website, upon enrolment or during your studies. To discuss your study options, please get in touch with us today.
This Free TAFE course is in high demand. Apply early for a better chance of securing your place in it. Otherwise, you may have to wait for the next intake.
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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.
Study this course for low-fee or free in 2021
You could have some or all your tuition fees covered in 2021 thanks to government initiatives JobTrainer and Free TAFE for Priority Courses.
JobTrainer is available if you are 17-24 years or a job seeker of any age, impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Free TAFE for Priority Courses is available if you are under 20 years old, or enrolling in a course at a higher level than you have completed before.
If you don't tick either of these boxes, you could still have a chance! There are other factors, too. The best way to find out if you’re eligible is to apply.
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! You could have your tuition fees for this course covered in 2020 thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. Find out about your eligibility for Free TAFE.
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)Estimated course fees for 2021* |
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| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate | Is this a Free TAFE course? |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $8,440 | $640 | $128 | Yes |
You could have your tuition fees covered thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
This course is delivered with state government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria. Concession rates usually provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 820.
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