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Certificate IV in Building and Construction

CPC40120
Trades & constructionCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
19Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
224Training providers
Dec 2024Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CPC40120, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Leading HandBuilderBuilding Site ManagerConstruction Manager
Industries
Building Trades
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CPC40120 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 19 units: 11 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
BSBPMG422Apply project quality management techniques
BSBPMG426Apply project risk management techniques
BSBPMG430Undertake project work
BSBWRT411Write complex documents
CPCBIM4001Plan to comply with BIM requirements for construction work
CPCBIM4002Use BIM processes to carry out construction work
CPCBIM4003Contribute to BIM deliverables for construction work
CPCCBC4001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPCCBC4002Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4004Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4006Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4007Plan building and construction work
CPCCBC4008Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4013Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4014Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4015Prepare specifications for all construction works
CPCCBC4017Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
CPCCBC4018Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4019Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems
CPCCBC4020Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures
CPCCBC4021Minimise waste on the building and construction site
CPCCBC4022Supervise tilt-up work
CPCCBC4024Resolve business disputes
CPCCBC4026Arrange building applications and approvals
CPCCBC4028Prepare design brief for construction works
CPCCBC4052Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
CPCCBC4053Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
CPCCBC5019Manage building and construction business finances
CPCCCO4001Supervise concreting work
CPCPRE4001Inspect the erection of prefabricated concrete elements
CPCSUS4001Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
CPCSUS4002Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
CPCSUS4003Maximise energy efficiency through applied trade skills
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CPC40120 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

224 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

ABLE ASSESSMENTS AND TRAINING SERVICES AUSTRALIA PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
Academia of Trade Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2021→
Academique Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2011→
Accredited Education & Training AustraliaBased in VIC · Registered since 2005→
Adelaide Construction InstituteBased in SA · Registered since 2022→
ADVANCE INSTITUTE AUSTRALIA PTY LTDBased in VIC · Registered since 2021→
Advanced Training Academy Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2022→
Alana Kaye CollegeBased in NT · Registered since 2010→
ALFA COLLEGEBased in QLD · Registered since 2024→
ALL TRADES AND COMPLIANCEBased in QLD · Registered since 2011→
Alliance CollegeBased in SA · Registered since 2002→
ALPHA COLLEGE OF AUSTRALIABased in NSW · Registered since 2020→
ALPHA TRAINING & RECOGNITION PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
Angel Institute of EducationBased in WA · Registered since 2008→
AON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF TRADESBased in SA · Registered since 2023→
Apeiro InstituteBased in WA · Registered since 2018→
APEX AUSTRALIA VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONBased in NSW · Registered since 2009→
ATAR Design PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
ATLAS EDUCATION PTY LTDBased in SA · Registered since 2023→
AUSCANUS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIABased in VIC · Registered since 2017→
AUSSIE SKILLS MASTER PTY LTDBased in QLD · Registered since 2025→
Australia Construction College Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2023→
AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION COLLEGEBased in NSW · Registered since 2023→
australian academy of trade & technologyBased in NSW · Registered since 2018→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.