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Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) course at Danford College
Vocational Program
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
CPC40120
 | CRICOS 
118486D
Course Duration
52 weeks (include 10 weeks holiday)
Total Hours
840 hours
Course Fees
$12,500
Material Fees
$2,500
Digital Access Fees
$100

The Certificate IV in Building and Construction reflects the role of builders, site managers and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses who apply knowledge of structural principles, codes, standards and legal requirements to Class 1 and 10, to a maximum of two storeys and Class 2 to 9 Type C constructions, and who plan and supervise safe building and construction work, prepare and administer contracts, and who apply quality principles to building and construction projects.

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Occupations

Graduates of this qualification may seek employment as:

• Building Associate

• Builder (Subject to registration requirements in each state)

• Construction Project Supervisor

• Leading Hand

• Contract Administrator

Core Units
Unit Code Unit Description Pre-requisites
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 and 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 CPCWHS2001
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
Elective Units
Unit Code Unit Description
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
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4017 Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
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Entry Requirements
Age requirement

To study at Danford College, all international students must be at least 18 years of age or above when the course starts.

Academic requirements

All international students must meet a minimum academic requirement to gain admission to Danford College. Danford College requires the successful completion of studies equivalent to Australian Year 12 education as the minimum level of entry into our courses.

English Requirements

International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency to Danford College. Students must have a minimum score of an internationally recognised English test.

RPL/Credit Transfer
Credit Transfer

Credit Transfer is recognition for study you have already completed. To be granted a Credit Transfer, you must:

  • Be enrolled in the relevant program at Danford College
  • Submit a filled-out Credit Transfer Application Form to Danford College
  • Provide Danford College with certified copies of your qualifications, a Statement of Attainment or a Statement of Results

For further information, please read the Credit Transfer Policy.

Course Credit

Course Credit is a form of assessment through which we may recognise the skills you may have gained through formal qualifications from other institutions in Australia. To be granted a Course Credit, you must:

  • Have Qualifications and Statements of Attainment from other institutes conducting
  • Australian Nationally Recognised Training
  • Provide other evidence of competency in the units of the course (submitted on or before enrolment)

Applicants are advised that a Course Credit may result in the shortening of the Student Visa duration and the reissuing of the Confirmation of Enrolment to reflect this change.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that recognises your current skills and experience regardless of where and when the learning has occurred.

Your application can be based on any combination of formal or informal training and education, work experience, or general life experience.

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) course at Danford College

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