• This is NOT a free course. We are a private RTO and therefore government funding is not available. Please check eligibility requirements before enquiring.

Course overview

CAL’s Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (CPC40120) will kickstart your pathway towards becoming a licensed builder by developing your knowledge of key project planning activities, risk management, estimating and contract admin, and legal requirements to apply to small to medium-sized builds. You’ll learn to interpret construction drawings and specifications in conjunction with relevant regulations to ensure structures are compliant.

Graduating with this Certificate IV will set you up for success in small residential and commercial construction projects to ensure smooth planning and operations. You’ll have the knowledge to manage construction site planning to ensure compliance with building and construction regulations, standards and codes, paired with the skills to accurately estimate and schedule materials and labour needs.

What you’ll learn

• Ensuring quality, OH&S standards and legal requirements are met to support safe workplace practices
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications to make sure they comply with relevant regulations, codes and standards
• Estimate materials and labour costs and resources to ensure projects run smoothly
• Manage and negotiate contracts

Duration study load

• Part-time: approx 16-18 months
• Full-time: approx 12 months

Delivery

Our courses are 100% online and are self-paced.

Entry requirements

Study requirements

To be eligible to enrol in our online qualifications, our students are required to:

Be 18 years or older at the time of registration.

Demonstrate the required level of competency in English language, literacy, and numeracy skills.

The required level of competency in English language, literacy, and numeracy skills for diploma and certificate IV qualifications is ACSF Level 3. You may be required to complete a language, literacy, and numeracy test if English is not your first language, and you do not hold any nationally recognised Australian qualifications. Upon enrolment, you will also be assessed over time by your learning coach for your language, literacy, and numeracy skills. Where these levels fall below the requisite ACSF standard for the qualification, the coach will advise you of the remedial options open to you. This may involve additional support or withdrawal of enrolment and refund of fees paid. Please refer to the relevant CAL policies and the student handbook for full details of the entry-level requirements’ procedure.

Technical requirements

You will need regular access to a laptop or desktop computer with the following:

An adequate and reliable internet connection.

The equivalent of Microsoft Office with word-processing capabilities and spreadsheets.

A PDF reader installed.

Full permissions to install and access third-party software as required.

You will also need regular access to a laptop, desktop computer, or device with an adequate camera to undertake video calls for assessments as required. Typically, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer with the latest version of Chrome. Please check to ensure your device/s align with the system requirements for our major services:

Brightspace D2L – our learning management system (LMS) platform.

Zoom – our video call platform.

Respondus – our quiz assessment platform.

Vimeo –- our video embedding platform.

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Subjects

Core Units

CPCCBC4024 Resolve business disputes

BSBPMG422Apply project quality management techniques

BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures

CPCCBC4001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings

CPCCBC4053Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings

CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects

CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering

CPCCBC4008Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects

CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCBC4014Prepare simple building sketches and drawings

CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer a construction contract

CPCCBC4009Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects

CPCCBC4010Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions

CPCSUS4002Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings

CPCCBC4002Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace

CPCCBC4007Plan building or construction work

CPCCBC4006Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects

CPCCBC4018Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects

CPCCBC4021Minimise waste on the building and construction site

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Payment options

$67 per week on a flexible payment plan

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About College for Adult Learning

The College for Adult Learning is an award-winning Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering high-quality training, unparalleled flexibility and real career outcomes to thousands of students over the last 10 years.

We started as a team of three dedicated, senior executives from the TAFE/University sectors inspired by adult learners across Australia desperate for relevant courses, practical study options, comprehensive support, work-ready skills and real outcomes.

As passionate educators and leaders with over 30 years’ experience in vocational and higher education, we were continually frustrated with the ‘one size fits all’ training standards being offered in the Australian marketplace. Knowing the struggles that learners faced, we started with practical, outcomes-focused training solutions then created a learning model that allowed students freedom and flexibility while providing a strong support foundation.

We now provide a supportive online learning environment, 24/7 access to course content so you can go at your own pace, and unlimited opportunities to connect with experienced industry professionals for mentorship and support. CAL continues to partner with industry leaders when we develop our training solutions to ensure that our content is accurate, current and relevant to the workplaces of today with the visions of tomorrow.

We proudly specialise in delivering the skills that industry demands and future leaders need.

We promise to give you all the resources we can to help you achieve your goal, whether that’s to upskill, refocus your career, or get that promotion.

College for Adult Learning Pty. Ltd. as The Trustee for Golding/Sabell Trust is a Registered Training Organization (TOID 22228)