CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Award Course

Overview

The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) is recognised by the Building Practitioners Board as a qualification which can be included in your portfolio of evidence to apply for assessment for registration as a Domestic Building practitioner.

Careers

This qualification could lead to employment as a builder, construction manager or small business owner.

Pathways

Please contact SuniTAFE to discuss other qualifications that can extend your skills further.

Course Delivery

Blended - Training will be delivered both on site at SuniTAFE and online.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Applicants must be at least 18 years old prior to course commencement. Applicants must have access to a computer and the internet

Expected Time to Complete

2 Years

Units & Assessment
Core Units
Code Unit Name Hours Material
CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings 18 $0.00
CPCCBC4002 Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace 40 $0.00
CPCCBC4007 Plan building and construction work 40 $0.00
CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction 40 $0.00
CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects 50 $0.00
CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions 200 $0.00
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications 30 $0.00
CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings 40 $0.00
CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects 40 $0.00
CPCCBC4021 Minimise waste on the building and construction site 20 $0.00
CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings 22 $0.00
Elective Units
Code Unit Name Hours Material
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques 40 $0.00
CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract 50 $0.00
CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects 60 $0.00
CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering 40 $0.00
CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects 40 $0.00
CPCCBC4020 Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures 40 $0.00
CPCCBC4026 Arrange building applications and approvals 20 $0.00
CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings 40 $0.00
Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.

RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.

Indicative Fees

2025
Government Subsidised $6,380
Self-Funded $4,557

Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure

Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.
Intake Campus Course Details
2025 May Swan Hill Campus Part Time, Blended, Full Year, Tuesday and Thursday, 1.00PM - 5.00PM