Building trade workers taking a next step
For people with trade or site experience who want to develop broader project and supervisory knowledge.
COURSE • CPC40120
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Develop building and construction knowledge for supervisory, estimating, and site coordination pathways.
Course details
- Course code
- CPC40120
- Course area
- Building & Construction
- Entry and eligibility
- Confirmed before enrolment
- Delivery type
- Blended / practical training
- Partner arrangements
- See current RTO partners
COURSE BLUEPRINT
From plans to coordinated project work
CPC40120 brings together the documentation, planning, compliance and communication knowledge used behind building and construction projects.
CPC40120 COURSE FOCUS
Site, estimating and coordination responsibilities
COURSE CAPABILITY PLAN
Three practical areas covered
-
01
Read the project
Work with plans, specifications and common project documentation.
-
02
Coordinate the work
Support site activity, resources, safety and quality processes.
-
03
Communicate on site
Work with stakeholders and respond to common project scenarios.
WHO THIS COURSE MAY SUIT
A higher-level pathway for building and construction experience
This course may suit people developing formal knowledge for supervisory, estimating or site coordination responsibilities. Final suitability is confirmed before enrolment.
Site coordinators, estimators and leading hands
For people strengthening their understanding of documentation, planning, compliance and team coordination.
Experienced workers exploring RPL
Relevant experience may be considered through RPL, subject to evidence review against course requirements.
What to consider before enrolment
Entry and evidence requirements depend on the partner RTO and delivery pathway. Speak with All Skills College for current eligibility, evidence, and enrolment guidance.
What may apply before you start
There are pre-requisites for this course. These may include fitness, language, literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, age, safety or other entry requirements, and may vary between our partner RTOs. Please discuss these requirements with our staff before enrolment.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Practical knowledge for stronger project responsibility
This course is designed to help you build skills and knowledge across building and construction project contexts.
- Interpret building documentation and apply construction principles to support site and project outcomes
- Support planning and coordination of works, resources and sequencing on building projects
- Apply building code awareness, WHS requirements, and quality compliance processes
- Communicate with stakeholders and manage common site documentation and workflows
- Apply problem-solving for typical building and construction scenarios
COURSE STRUCTURE
Units in this course
Core and elective units are shown from the current course record. Final unit and elective arrangements are confirmed before enrolment.
Core units
11 units
CPCCBC4001
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
Core
CPCCBC4002
Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
Core
CPCCBC4007
Plan building and construction work
Core
CPCCBC4008
Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
Core
CPCCBC4009
Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
Core
CPCCBC4010
Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
Core
CPCCBC4012
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Core
CPCCBC4014
Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
Core
CPCCBC4018
Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
Core
CPCCBC4021
Minimise waste on the building and construction site
Core
CPCCBC4053
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
Core
Elective units 32 units View units
BSBESB402
Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
Elective
BSBESB406
Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
Elective
BSBESB407
Manage finances for new business ventures
Elective
BSBLDR413
Lead effective workplace relationships
Elective
BSBPEF501
Manage personal and professional development
Elective
BSBPMG422
Apply project quality management techniques
Elective
BSBPMG426
Apply project risk management techniques
Elective
BSBPMG430
Undertake project work
Elective
BSBWRT411
Write complex documents
Elective
CPCBIM4001
Plan to comply with BIM requirements for construction work
Elective
CPCBIM4002
Use BIM processes to carry out construction work
Elective
CPCBIM4003
Contribute to BIM deliverables for construction work
Elective
CPCCBC4003
Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
Elective
CPCCBC4004
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
Elective
CPCCBC4005
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
Elective
CPCCBC4006
Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
Elective
CPCCBC4013
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
Elective
CPCCBC4015
Prepare specifications for all construction works
Elective
CPCCBC4017
Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
Elective
CPCCBC4019
Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems
Elective
CPCCBC4020
Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures
Elective
CPCCBC4022
Supervise tilt-up work
Elective
CPCCBC4024
Resolve business disputes
Elective
CPCCBC4026
Arrange building applications and approvals
Elective
CPCCBC4028
Prepare design brief for construction works
Elective
CPCCBC4052
Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
Elective
CPCCBC5019
Manage building and construction business finances
Elective
CPCCCO4001
Supervise concreting work
Elective
CPCPRE4001
Inspect the erection of prefabricated concrete elements
Elective
CPCSUS4001
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective
CPCSUS4002
Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
Elective
CPCSUS4003
Maximise energy efficiency through applied trade skills
Elective
Available electives may vary under the applicable partner RTO arrangement. Confirm the current selection before enrolment.
POSSIBLE NEXT STEPS
Where this course may lead
Explore role contexts and further study recorded for this course. Outcomes depend on your experience and any separate employer, regulator or licensing requirements.
STARTING POINT
CPC40120 · Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
ROLE CONTEXTS
Career directions
- Site Supervisor (Entry)
- Leading Hand / Team Leader
- Construction Coordinator (Assistant)
- Estimator (Entry)
- Small Projects Supervisor
FURTHER STUDY
Study pathways
PRACTICAL ENVIRONMENTS
See the spaces that support building and construction learning
Explore construction structures, timber framing areas and practical workshops linked to this course and related training activities.
TRAINING, ASSESSMENT & RPL
Understand the partner arrangement
All Skills College delivers training and conducts assessment under formal third-party arrangements with partner RTOs. The relevant partner RTO provides oversight and issues qualifications or Statements of Attainment.
Ask about the current course pathway
Confirm entry considerations, course information and the partner arrangement that applies before enrolment.
Make a course enquiryAsk whether relevant experience may count
RPL requires evidence to be reviewed against the applicable course or unit requirements.
Explore RPLCurrent RTO partners for this course
View all RTO partners
RTO 45879
Australian Vocational Training Academy
Primary partner RTO
RTO services:
TrainingAssessmentRPL
- Legal name
- Australian Vocational Training Academy Pty Ltd
- ABN
- 49 652 225 324
- ACN
- 652 225 324
- Initial registration
- 14 July 2022
RTO 45254
Career Skills Australia Pty Ltd
Partner RTO
RTO services:
RPL only
- ABN
- 26 605 962 972
- ACN
- 605 962 972
- Initial registration
- 28 September 2017
RTO 40747
TAE College Australia
Partner RTO
- Legal name
- Reach Community College Pty Ltd
- ABN
- 94 154 378 962
- ACN
- 154 378 962
- Initial registration
- 21 October 2013
RTO 41442
Building Institute NSW
Partner RTO
- Legal name
- National Institute of Vocational Studies Pty Ltd
- ABN
- 13 609 202 833
- ACN
- 609 202 833
- Initial registration
- 3 March 2016
COURSE QUESTIONS
Questions about CPC40120
Clear answers about requirements, RPL, partner arrangements and next steps.
What entry and eligibility requirements apply?
Entry, evidence and eligibility requirements depend on the applicable partner RTO and delivery pathway. Our team can explain the current requirements before enrolment.
Can relevant experience be considered through RPL?
Relevant work history, prior learning or practical experience may be considered. Evidence must be reviewed against the applicable course or unit requirements.
How are elective units confirmed?
Final elective selection is confirmed for the applicable course and partner arrangement before enrolment.
Does completing this course guarantee a builder licence?
No. Course completion does not guarantee a licence. Licensing is a separate process that should be confirmed with the relevant regulator.
Course enquiry · CPC40120
Ask us about this course
Ask about entry and eligibility, current delivery options, unit selection, fees, RPL or the partner arrangement that applies to your pathway.
- Call
- 1800 003 449
- Visit
- 921 Punchbowl Rd, Punchbowl NSW 2196