CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Learn the skills to work as a builder, construction manager or foreman with Transformed’s CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.

This nationally recognised building and construction qualification is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to boost your career, with all the flexibility of online learning. Study anywhere, anytime with easy access to our training resources and tutors.

With the online CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, you learn best practice theory with practical examples of workplace application. Our experienced trainers will teach you how to prepare building sketches and drawings, read plans, apply building codes and standards, produce material schedules and costings, and more. All the specialist skills and knowledge you need to become a residential builder or start your career in construction.

Got some experience in a building environment? Get a head-start on your Certificate IV in Building and Construction with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Are you an organisation looking to upskill your employees in construction management? Talk to us about our face-to-face training for groups of 8+.

The Cert IV Building and Construction is designed to meet the needs of builders, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with the client.

The builder may also be the appropriately licensed person with responsibility under the relevant building licensing authority in the State or Territory.

At completion of the course, potential career outcomes include builder, construction manager, and foreman.

$6,500 blended (online and work-based assessment) & RPL

Note: Fees are payable by an upfront deposit of up to $1,500 (agreed at time of enrolment), followed by equal monthly instalments covering the remaining course fee balance.
Fees are GST exempt

This qualification is subsidised through NSW Smart and Skilled funding and Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) arrangement.

A tuition fee of $350 applies for ACT User Choice enrolments in this qualification.

More information on all funding at our funding page here.

Take advantage of our flexible training and assessment options to easily fit your study around your work and personal life. Transformed offers two flexible learning pathways for the Cert IV Building and Construction:

1. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment only, assessing evidence of existing skills and knowledge against the competency standards.
2. Online Learning – The learning environment provides access to study guides, assessment materials & submission links and online support from your assessor
   Our Transformed team will support you every step of the way through training literature, videos and assessor contact.

Talk to our team about the right course delivery for you.
Are you looking to upskill your employees?

Talk to us about face-to-face delivery available within organisations for groups of 8 or more.

Complete 19 subjects (11 core and 8 electives)

Core Units

Elective Units

Learn more about these competencies

The completion timeframe for this qualification is 24 months.

This course is especially designed to meet the needs of builders, including contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with the client. The builder may also be the appropriately licensed person with responsibility under the relevant building licensing authority in the State or Territory:

• Project administration and co-ordination officers
• Construction Managers
• Project Managers
• Construction Superintendants
• Builders

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No formal entry requirements for this course, however it’s recommended that you have experience in the building and construction industry, as well as a basic knowledge of the BCA and other standards.

Expected level of student skills: It is expected students have a level of digital literacy to access information, communicate and complete training and assessment activities using a computer/tablet and our online learning platform. Students will be required to complete a number of tasks independently, and to have the skills to manage their own time and study. Students are expected to be able to research and analyse information, and to apply knowledge to real world situations.

Students will be required to independently read and understand a range of different documents including organisation policies, plans, guidelines & procedures, external documentation (may include codes, policies and articles), handbooks, instruction guides (and where applicable drawing and plans). Students are also required to develop written documentation, including risk assessments, action plans, logs, reports.

A key skill for this program is the ability to effectively communicate with others in English.

Technology requirements: Students should be able to access and use computer/tablet device with word processing software, internet browser, email account and webcam/microphone and speakers (or headset). An internet connection is also required.

• Self-assessment
• Third-party assessment
• Completion of a portfolio of evidence.

Assessment for the Certificate IV in Building and Construction is against the competency standards within the Construction Training Package (CPC08). Expect to spend about 60 hours on assessment tasks.

Skilled on the construction site, but not qualified? Use your existing skills to get a head-start on your Certificate IV.

Talk to our team to find out if you are eligible for RPL or complete our quick self-assessment survey.

• NSW Building Licence
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
• CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
• Study at university