Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

This course is designed for those wishing to obtain formal registration under Victorian building legislation.

You’ll learn to take responsibility for the complete construction of a building.

You’ll develop specialist skills and knowledge to run a small-to-medium construction business.

Focused primarily on residential buildings, you’ll gain knowledge about the principles, techniques and regulations of the building industry.

Learning from industry professionals, you’ll cover topics such as:

quantity surveying tendering planning and scheduling of labour and materials selecting contractors supervising work sites construction technology managing workplace safety small business finance.

This course has flexible delivery for those working full time.

Classes are held in the evenings, Saturdays and some weekdays.

To be awarded CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), a student must successfully complete a total of sixteen (16) units of competency, comprising of:

• thirteen (13) core units, and;
• three (3) elective units, of which:
• all three (3) elective units may be selected from the elective units listed in the CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) qualification, or;
• two (2) of the three (3) elective units may be selected from Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma qualifications from another endorsed training package or from the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package, provided that at least one unit is from Certificate IV and the industry context is maintained.

Electives must be industry relevant as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

Core units

• BSBSMB406A - Manage small business finances
• CPCCBC4001A - Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
• CPCCBC4002A - Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace
• CPCCBC4003A - Select and prepare a construction contract
• CPCCBC4004A - Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4005A - Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• CPCCBC4006B - Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects
• CPCCBC4007A - Plan building or construction work
• CPCCBC4008B - Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4009B - Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4010B - Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions
• CPCCBC4011B - Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions
• CPCCBC4012B - Read and interpret plans and specifications

Elective units

• BSBITU202 - Create and use spreadsheets
• BSBPMG415 - Apply project risk management techniques
• CPCCBC4013A - Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• CPCCBC4020A - Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures
• CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

This qualification is designed to assist in meeting the licensing/registration requirements of those wishing to become a registered builder.