Course Overview

The Certificate IV in Building and Construction provides graduates with the skills and knowledge to work as builders, site supervisors, or managers within the residential and commercial construction sectors. This nationally recognised qualification covers project planning, structural principles, estimating, contracts, scheduling, supervising teams, and ensuring compliance with building codes, standards, and workplace health and safety requirements.
This course is designed for those with experience in the building and construction industry who are looking to step into supervisory or management roles. It prepares students to manage building projects from start to finish, coordinate subcontractors, interpret building legislation, and apply business management skills to construction enterprises.
The qualification provides a recognised pathway to employment across domestic and commercial/industrial construction sectors and can also support licensing or registration as a builder, subject to state and territory regulatory requirements.
CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction supersedes and is equivalent to CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.

Career Outlook

Builder
Construction Supervisor
Site Manager
Construction Project Coordinator

Course Structure

In order to achieve this qualification, students must complete 19 units of competency, made up of 11 core units and 8 elective units.

Core Units

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 or construction work
CPCCBC4008 – Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009 – Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
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
CPCCBC4052 – Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry

Elective Units

Electives are chosen by the training provider to reflect industry demand and the intended career outcome.

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
CPCCBC4010 – Apply structural principles to residential and commercial low-rise constructions
CPCCBC4013 – Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4019 – Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems
CPCCBC4026 – Arrange building applications and approvals

Assessment Methods

Observation during on-the-job or role play/simulation
Questioning may include self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules or interviews.
Review of Products including work samples or products Portfolio may include documents, products with supporting documentation, historical evidence.
Third party Structured Activities may include Projects, Case studies, presentations, role play, demonstrations, and progressive tasks.