CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
CRICOS Course Code: 119255M
Progress your career in the construction industry by becoming a recognized building professional. This nationally recognized qualification reflects the role of builders, site managers, and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses who carry out or supervise residential and low-rise commercial construction. With the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, you will gain the technical and managerial skills required to coordinate entire building projects.
You will learn how to interpret building plans, apply codes and standards, manage contracts, coordinate on‑site activities, and support the delivery of compliant low‑rise projects. Perfect for tradespeople aiming to advance their career or anyone working toward a builder’s licence, this qualification builds the foundation for running projects, leading teams, and operating a small construction business.
Career Outcomes
Job roles related to this qualification include:
- Builder
- Construction Supervisor
- Site Manager
- Site Supervisor
- Leading Hand
Qualification Entry Requirements
There are no training package entry requirements for this qualification.
Macallan Entry Requirements
- Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age, or turning 18 years of age prior to commencement of their study.
- Students require a completed Year 10 or equivalent; or Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study, LLN level and personal competencies .
- Student’s must have English proficiency as guided by Macallan College’s English Proficiency Policy and Procedures.
- IELTS Test – overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no individual section score less than 5.5.
NOTE: All applicants from AL3 countries must sit an IELTS test.
- Pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71.
Course Duration
The duration of the course is 52-weeks, comprising of:
- 46 Weeks of Classroom/Workshop based training
- 6 Weeks of academic review/break*
*Academic break times are indicative and are subject to change.
Mode of Study
Face to Face
Delivery And Assessment
- Classroom / face to face
- Practical workshop sessions
- Self-directed study
- Simulated learning activities
Training and Assessment will be conducted through a combination of blended learning environments. Both knowledge and skill assessments are required to be completed satisfactorily, with a competent outcome for each unit, to achieve your certificate.
Pathways
After completing this course, you could enrol into:
- After completing this course, students may work in the industry or take further studies such as CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) For other relevant qualifications or to explore further study options in the construction sector please refer to www.training.gov.au
For other relevant qualifications or explore further study options in the construction sector please refer to www.training.gov.au
Certificate Issuance
A Certificate is issued where all 19 units have been deemed competent. A Statement of Attainment is issued when only some units are deemed competent and the course is not completed in full.
Issuing of your Certificate and or Statement of Attainment occurs within 30 days of your last unit being deemed competent, however, this may be delayed in the event that you have not provided your Unique Student Identifier (USI) or you have any outstanding fees.
Qualification Rules & Units of Competency
19 units of competency
11 core units + 8 elective units
The following list of units of competency have been selected as being an appropriate combination and suitable for industry required outcomes.
| Units Code | Units | Core | Electives | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings | Core | |
| 2 | CPCCBC4002 | Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace | Core | |
| 3 | CPCCBC4007 | Plan building and construction work | Core | |
| 4 | CPCCBC4008 | Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects | Core | |
| 5 | CPCCBC4009 | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects | Core | |
| 6 | CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core | |
| 7 | CPCCBC4010* | Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions | Core | |
| 8 | CPCCBC4014 | Prepare simple building sketches and drawings | Core | |
| 9 | CPCCBC4018 | Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects | Core | |
| 10 | CPCCBC4021 | Minimise waste on the building and construction site | Core | |
| 11 | CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C Buildings | Core | |
| 12 | BSBPMG422 | Apply project quality management techniques |
Elective A | |
| 13 | CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer a construction contract |
Elective A | |
| 14 | CPCCBC4004 | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects |
Elective A | |
| 15 | CPCCBC4005 | Produce labour and material schedules for ordering |
Elective A | |
| 16 | CPCCBC4006 | Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects |
Elective A | |
| 17 | CPCSUS4002 | Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings |
Elective A | |
| 18 | CPCCBC4013 | Prepare and evaluate tender documentation |
Elective B | |
| 19 | BSBOPS504 | Manage Business Risk |
Elective Other |
Fees & Charges
Campus
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Sydney