CPC40120
Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building)
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Unlimited One-on-one Support
100% Flexible Online Learning
Get your Course GuideKickstart your Building & Construction Career
By completing the Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) you’ll set yourself up to start a career as a builder or site supervisor on small residential and commercial construction projects. With this qualification, you’ll have the know-how to ensure the construction plans comply with regulations and gain essential planning skills to identify construction site labour, resources and facility needs. You’ll also develop key operational skills to comply with legal requirements, work quality inspections, estimate material and labour costs, and manage workplace safety procedures on site.
After completing this construction course, you’ll be will be equipped with valuable knowledge to successfully kickstart a career in the construction industry and take the first step on the path to achieving a builders licence.
Partnering with our Learning Coaches for one-on-one support, we’ll guide you through the course and provide you with the keys to your success.
Get started today and try us out risk-free for 30 days*.
- 100% online, self-paced study,
- Study for how long you want, when you want,
- Fit your study time around your lifestyle – not the other way around,
- No need to attend scheduled classes or tutorials,
- No strict or unreasonable deadlines to meet,
- Payment plans that can be tailored to your budget,
- Generous 24-month enrolment period, with free course extension and deferral options.

Real outcomes
- 96% of our students surveyed said they achieved their study goal – you can too.
- Our commitment to helping you achieve real-world results.
- Receive two FREE short courses for furthering or achieving your goals.
Course Details
Units
Get job-ready with industry relevant units designed to help you succeed
As a result of completing your online Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building), you’ll be able to confidently apply a range of skills and strategies, based on the following 19 accredited units of competency:
UNITS | |
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CODE | UNIT NAME |
CPCCBC4024 | Resolve Business Disputes |
BSBPMG422 | Apply project quality management techniques |
BSBESB407 | Manage finances for new business ventures |
CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings |
CPCCBC4053 | Apply 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 |
CPCCBC4008 | Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects |
CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer a construction contract |
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 |
CPCCBC4006 | Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects |
CPCSUS4002 | Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings |
CPCCBC4002 | Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace |
CPCCBC4007 | Plan building or construction work |
Duration
Our courses are 100% online and are self-paced.
This means you can choose to study on a more intense time schedule, or just fit it around your lifestyle when you can.
The course can be completed in as little as 12 months with a full-time study load or in 16 -18 months on a part-time study load, but we allow a generous 24-month standard course enrolment duration.
We provide engaging tutorials, industry-relevant assessments and work-ready learning outcomes.
- Complete the course your way – at your own time, pace and convenience
- You win from the start with no classes, no rush hour dash or parking hassles
- Tutorials are easily navigated and the order can be adapted to your priorities
- Unit quizzes serve to demonstrate knowledge obtained
- You receive a personal learning plan and regular feedback and personal assistance from our experienced facilitators
- Learning occurs on the job and you can apply your knowledge while you study for immediate results
Depending on your current skills and amount of experience you have, you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning and be eligible for course acceleration.
Study pathways
Get ahead in your career with:
There are more options for career advancement available after securing a Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building). Many students that graduate choose to complete go onto complete further study such as:
This course offers pathways to further study with entry into:
Entry and study requirements
Workplace requirements
As part of your course, it is compulsory to undertake and provide third-party evidence for some assessments in an eligible industry workplace. If you are not currently in, or have not previously been in, an eligible workplace, you must source your own host workplace and undertake work that meets the requirements for the units of this course.
For more information regarding workplace requirements, please speak to our friendly Learning Consultants.
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.
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.
- Brightspace D2L – our learning management system (LMS) platform.
- Zoom – our video call platform.
- Respondus – our quiz assessment platform.
- Vimeo –- our video embedding platform.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Get credit for demonstrated skills and knowledge
If you have extensive experience in the industry with a high level of knowledge, competency and ability, you may be eligible for RPL.
This process may enable you to get unit credits for competencies you’ve already demonstrated so you can fast-track your qualification.
Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning here or contact us to see what you might qualify for.
Fees and payment options
CAL Offer flexible payment plans to suit any budget
At The College for Adult Learning, we understand that not all students are in a position to pay for their studies upfront. For this reason we offer flexible weekly or monthly payment plans that can suit any lifestyle or budget.
Payment Plan | Payment Amount | Payment Plan Length | Total Amount Paid |
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Discounted Upfront Fee* | $1495 + $235.29/mo | Upfront Deposit + 17 Months | $5495 |
52 x Weekly Payments | $114 | 52 Weeks | $5928 |
26 x Fortnightly Payments | $228 | 52 Weeks | $5928 |
12 x Monthly Payments | $490 | 12 Months | $5880 |
78 x Weekly Payments | $78 | 78 Weeks | $6084 |
39 x Fortnightly Payments | $156 | 78 Weeks | $6084 |
18 x Monthly Payments | $333 | 18 Months | $5994 |
FEE-HELP and VET Loans
In order to maintain the high quality training we’re so proud of, we are not affiliated with FEE-HELP schemes or VET Student Loans, and remain a Fee For Service provider. We understand the financial pressure and concerns that come with undertaking study, so we keep our prices highly competitive and offer flexible payment plans to suit all budgets and lifestyles. Don’t hesitate to contact us on 1300 907 870 to discuss a flexible plan that suits your budget
































































Course Outcomes
Real Outcomes Guarantee
- 96% of our students surveyed said they achieved their study goal - you can too.
- Our commitment to helping you achieve real-world results.
- Receive two FREE short courses for furthering or achieving your goals.
Real outcomes are part of our ongoing work to support you as you take the next step in your career. Our team, assessments, and feedback are all focused on helping you in your career, not just passing your course.
Our Learning Coaches are industry veterans and supportive mentors who will help you complete your studies. Their assessment feedback is designed to reflect on-the-job and industry expectations, giving you more than just a competent result.
Nationally Recognised Training
Get a nationally recognised and respected qualification
- An Accreditation you can trust from an RTO with over 15 years’ experience in adult learning.
- Flexible unit selection for adult learners – A tailored course that practically ‘fills the gaps’ in your experience, and does not require you to study what you already know.
- Online 21st century learning – Quality video tutorials with comprehensive voice instructions and hands-on exercises that enable you to learn by doing.
- Expert and up to date content – programs that are purposefully developed to be globally and future focused, rich in current workplace topics and practically relevant to your career.
- A 30 day “earn your trust” no-risk Money Back Guarantee.
- The option of quality 1 on 1 interactive support – Fully trained learning coaches who have been adult students themselves and actually care about your future success.
- Access to a comprehensive package of bonus elective tutorials, unique to CAL, that will support your Accreditation with a distinct competitive advantage.
- Specialist industry specific tool kit and resources that you will not find from any other course provider.
Career opportunities
Invest in your career with a qualification
With a strong foundation in building and construction, the most common career advancement pathways for qualified managers are:
In-Demand skills for a Builder
Invest in your career with a qualification
This course is designed to give you the skills needed to succeed as a construction supervisor or builder. You’ll develop key construction management skills to ensure construction site projects run smoothly and meet regulations and codes.
By completing this Certificate IV you will be able to:
- Establish a workplace safety plan incorporating information from the workplace inspection report to raise safety awareness and support safe workplace practices
- Manage the application of building codes to ensure projects meet standards
- Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications in conjunction with relevant building and construction regulations, codes and standards
- Identify and calculate materials and labour costs and resources to ensure projects run smoothly
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