Vocational Education & Training
CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
2020
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CPC40110
Casuarina
Estimated completion time: 1 year/s
The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and selected units.
Refer to the relevant course information flyer for further information.
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses. The builder may also be the appropriately licensed person with responsibility under the relevant building licensing authority in the State or Territory. Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and additional requirements to attainment of this qualification may be required.
The completion of this CPC40110 Certificate IV Building and Construction (Building) forms part of the requirements to obtain a Builders Licence, details can be found on the Builders Practitioners Board website.
Also, this qualification may be available by Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Workplace Assessment (WPA).
Career opportunities
Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as Building Trades, Construction Services include:
- Builder
- Construction Manager
Credit transfers & pathways
Skills recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.
This can include skills from:
- Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
- Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
- Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).
RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.
Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.
For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact VET RPL Enquiries on 1800 238 838 or email vet.rpl.enquiries@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.
Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Students who successfully complete VET qualifications at the Certificate IV level or above and subsequently enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field or discipline, will receive advanced standing as detailed in the table below.
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Completed Award Course Level
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HE
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VET
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to a HE Award
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Credit granted for a completed award in the same field
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Certificate IV
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 40 credit points
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Certificate IV
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 40 credit points
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|
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Diploma
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*
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 80 credit points
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Diploma
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*
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 80 credit points
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Advanced Diploma
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*
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Advanced Diploma
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*
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Associate Degree
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Associate Degree
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to engineering, project management or design.
Course information flyer(s)
Entry requirements
CDU Entry Requirements
To gain entry into CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) candidates require:
- Successful completion of English and Maths to a year 12 standard
- Mature aged students, with industry skills and knowledge
- Confident computer literacy
- Candidates are expected to have or obtain an NT White card
NT Government subsidy is available to NT Registered Trainees
Students need to complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment to show that they have an appropriate level of LLN skills to participate successfully in the course and to identify any additional support needs.
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This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.
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Employability skills
Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Casuarina
Study Mode: On campus
Some components of this qualification may be available in other modes of delivery and not all modes are available at all locations.Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Contact details
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Building Technology Email: vet.buildtech@cdu.edu.au |
Course structure
To achieve a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) a total of SIXTEEN (16) units of competency must be completed. This comprises THIRTEEN (13) core units of competency plus THREE (3) elective units of competency as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 800. The total nominal hours for this qualification will vary depending on the elective units
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency |
Hours |
| CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
| BSBSMB406A | Manage small business finances | 60 |
| CPCCBC4001A | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects | 40 |
| CPCCBC4002A | Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace | 40 |
| CPCCBC4003A | Select and prepare a construction contract | 40 |
| CPCCBC4004A | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | 60 |
| CPCCBC4005A | Produce labour and materials schedules for ordering | 40 |
| CPCCBC4006B | Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects | 40 |
| CPCCBC4007A | Plan building or construction work | 40 |
| CPCCBC4008B | Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects | 40 |
| CPCCBC4009B | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects | 50 |
| CPCCBC4010B | Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions | 160 |
| CPCCBC4011B | Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions | 80 |
| CPCCBC4012B | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 30 |
| Total nominal hours - core units | 720 | |
| ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
| CPCCBC4013A | Prepare and evaluate tender documentation | 20 |
| CPCCBC4015A | Prepare specification for all construction works | 20 |
| CPCCBC4020A | Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures | 40 |
| Total nominal hours - elective units | 80 | |
| Total nominal hours for the qualification | 800 | |
Course fees
Domestic Students
Based on course nominal hours of 800 hours, approximate 2020 course fees will be:
VET Tuition Fees: $2,720.00
Domestic Full Fees: $5,600.00
Fee for Service: as per fee for service agreement
The following Fees are applicable to this course:
Domestic Students
VET full fees are applicable to this course.
2020: Information about fees for non-subsidised VET courses are available in the VET Student Guide.
This course is subsidised by the NT Government.
2020: VET Tuition Fees for 2020 will be charged at $3.40 per nominal hour for subsidised training. More detailed Information about 2020 VET Tuition fees for eligible NT residents is available in the VET Student Guide.