Qualification Overview
This qualification 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.
Building relates to construction is about managing the factors around construction, such as the deployment of crews with specialised skills (including builders), product compliance, deployment of contract specialised skills, weather and site location.
Occupational titles depending on packaging options selected may include:
- Builder
- Construction Supervisor
- Site Manager
- Site Supervisor
- Leading Hand
The qualification is designed to enable occupational outcome pathway depending on elective options which will be reflected as:
- Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
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.
Builder and Site Supervisor licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.
Course Delivery
- Mode of study: Blended
- Course duration: Variable-depending on training need
Entry Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Minimum year 10 level of language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills
Eligible domestic student categories include:
- Australian citizens
- Australian permanent residents
- New Zealand citizens or permanent residents
- Temporary residents (non-student visa holders)
- Individuals holding a partner visa
Students must also:
- Pass a Level 3 Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) test
- Hold a valid CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry competency
- Digital (D) component is included in the LLND assessment.
Technology Requirements
- Students must have their own laptop or desktop device before commencing the course. Minimum technical requirements include:
Hardware:
- Processor: 2.5–2.9 GHz
- RAM: 8 GB
- Storage: 100 GB
Operating Systems:
- Microsoft Windows 10 (version 1809 or later) or Windows 11
- OR Apple macOS Monterey (v12), Ventura (v13), or Sonoma (v14)
Additional equipment/software:
- Webcam (built-in or external)
- Microphone and speakers or headset suitable for video conferencing
- Smartphone or scanning device to upload handwritten work
- Web browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge
- Access to the Microsoft Office 365 suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Packaging rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
- 19 units of competency:
- 11 core units
- 8 elective units.
