CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

This qualification covers a wide range of essential competencies required to successfully manage building
construction projects. The course includes units on safety management, project supervision, site surveying,
and construction practices. Participants will learn how to interpret plans, estimate costs, manage on-site
work, and ensure projects meet all regulatory and environmental standards.

Legal and Project Management Skills:

CPCCBC4009 – Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects.

CPCCBC4012 – Read and interpret plans and specifications.

CPCCBC4014 – Prepare simple building sketches and drawings.

CPCCBC4004 – Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects.

CPCCBC4003 – Select, prepare, and administer a construction contract.

Workplace Safety and Construction Planning:

CPCCBC4002 – Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace.

CPCCBC4007 – Plan building or construction work.

CPCCBC4005 – Produce labour and material schedules for ordering.

BSBESB407 – Manage finances for new business ventures.

Site Management and Quality Techniques:

CPCCBC4021 – Minimise waste on the building and construction site.

CPCCBC4018 – Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects.

BSBPMG422 – Apply project quality management techniques.

CPCCBC4001 – Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings.

Building Codes and Site Supervision:

CPCCBC4053 – Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings.

CPCCBC4008 – Supervise site communication and administration processes.

CPCCBC4006 – Select, procure, and store construction materials.

Structural Principles and Leadership:

CPCCBC4010 – Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions.

CPCSUS4002 – Use building science principles to construct energy-efficient buildings.

BSBLDR414 – Lead team effectiveness.

Prerequisites for CPCCBC4010 are CPCCBC4053 and CPCCBC4001.

Alternative General Electives:

BSBESB402 – Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures.

CPCCBC4024 – Resolve business disputes.

The course combines theoretical learning with practical, real-world application, providing participants
with the skills and confidence to excel in the industry.