Certificate IV in Building and Construction | Australian Vocational Training

Duration

1 Year

Location

73 Sarton Rd, Clayton-3168

Delivery mode

Face to face

Course Price

$16,180.00

Course Information

This Nationally Recognised Certificate IV in Building and Construction course enables you to enter the construction sector and manage small residential as well as commercial projects. Students get the expertise to perform a variety of tasks such as studying plans and applying legal requirements as well as structural principles to them. Career opportunities include:

Registered builder

Construction manager

Domestic builder

Building estimator

Building/construction project supervisor

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC40120

Who Should Apply and Why?

Target groups for the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction are international students who are:

Seeking to pursue a career as a builder or site supervisor

Seeking to enter a new industry sector

Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications.

What Can I Expect?

Students who undertake our Certificate IV in Building and Construction in Melbourne can expect the following when it comes to units:

Units

Unit Code	Title
Core Units
CPCCBC4001	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
CPCCBC4002	Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4007	Plan building or construction work
CPCCBC4008	Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009	Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010	Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC4012	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4014	Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4018	Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4021	Minimise waste on the building and construction site
CPCCBC4053	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings
Electives Group A – Building
BSBPMG422	Apply project quality management techniques
CPCCBC4003	Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4004	Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005	Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4006	Select, procure, and store construction materials for building and construction projects
CPCSUS4002	Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
Group B
CPCCBC4013	Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4017	Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project

Training and Assessment Information

The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks comprising of:

4 terms of 10 weeks each (40 weeks total)
Holiday breaks amounting to 12 weeks (as specified in the timetable).
Students are required to attend 20 hours of classroom training per week.
Homework is expected to be approximately 5 – 7 hours a week.

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards. Assessment methods include:

Knowledge Tasks

Practical / Simulation Tasks

Course Progress and Attendance

Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important in order to meet visa requirements.

Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.

Student Support

We offer the following in relation to support and welfare for students undertaking the Certificate 4 in Building and Construction:

One-to-one support from the trainer/assessor

Support with personal issues

Access to additional learning resources

Reasonable adjustment in assessment

Social events

A buddy program

Information about external sources of support.

Resource Requirements

You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees.

Course Credit

You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at avtraining.edu.au.

What Are the Entry Requirements?

Australian Vocational Training has the following entry requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.

Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.

Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following

Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or

Successful completion of an English Placement Test.

Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

How Much Does it Cost?

Our Certificate IV in Building and Construction in Melbourne has the following costs:

Enrolment fee	$200 (non-refundable to be paid on application)
Course fees	Total cost is AUD $16,180
Non-tuition fees (GST inc)	Total course materials – $990.00

Where to From Here?

If your application is successful, we’ll send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement You should make sure you read through this document carefully to ensure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.

Once we receive this, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter and an invoice for the first payment.

The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.

This course outline should be read in conjunction with Australian Vocational Training International Student Handbook. This can be found online at avtraining.edu.au.

How Can I Apply?

To apply for the Certificate IV in Building and Construction course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence, including copies of your:

High School Certificate
Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.

Contact our professional support team today for more details, advice and assistance.

CPC40120- Certificate IV in Building and Construction