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CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)

Specialise in Leadership and Management

Meet the technical requirements for a Builders – Low Rise Licence with QBCC.

Want to expand your scope of work?
Is it time to start your own business?
Keen to step into a bigger role?

The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management) qualification has a focus on those next steps in your career, for those who are moving towards those leadership and supervisor roles. In this site management course learn how to lead and manage teams, prepare tender documentation, supervise work, apply site surveys and plan building or construction work.

Covering the necessary skills, knowledge and experience needed to take the next step in your career as well as meeting the technical requirements for a QBCC Builder – Low Rise Licence.

The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management) can be funded under the Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Higher Qualification Initiative* You may also be eligible for RPL allowing you to fast track your qualification.

*Eligibility required, ask us how you can qualify.

Turn Learning into Career Success

  • Nationally recognised Qualification
  • Pathway to a Builder – Low Rise licence.
  • Trade-qualified trainers who know their stuff
  • Hands-on experience in a practical environment
  • Flexible study options available – earn while you learn*
Job Prospects

Low-rise Builder
Site supervisor
Construction Manager

Study Mode
Online and Flexible Delivery
Next Intake
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Subjects
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CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)

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Course Structure What this course offers

This CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management) course gives you the skills, knowledge and experience to be competent and feel confident onsite. It is aimed at anyone looking to work on low-rise building projects as a skilled tradesperson, supervisor or builder and needing the QBCC Builders Low Rise Licence.

Ways to Study

Ways to Study

Recognition of Prior Learning

Your experience adds up and you can use this to fast-track your qualification. If you’ve got a tonne of industry experience this can be used to gain part or all of your qual.

Onsite Training

We like to think this is a bit of a game changer! Learn onsite, while you work. This means less time off the tools and more time focused on practical skills.

Workbook

Sometimes we like to do it old-school! If you’re better on the tools than on a computer – we’ve got your back. At FTA, we’re determined to ensure you learn how you learn best.

Subjects

To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in 11 core units and 8 elective units from the options below.

Core Units (11) * Completion of pre-requisite unit required

  • CPCCBC4001 – Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings (Pre-requisite unit)
  • CPCCBC4053 – Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C Buildings (Pre-requisite unit)
  • CPCCBC4002 – Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
  • CPCCBC4007 – Plan building and construction work
  • CPCCBC4008 – Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
  • CPCCBC4009 – Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
  • CPCCBC4010* – Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
  • 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

Elective Units (8) * Completion of pre-requisite unit required

  • CPCCBC4013 – Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
  • CPCCBC4004 – Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
  • CPCCBC4006 – Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
  • CPCCBC4005 – Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
  • CPCCBC4017 – Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
Licensing

This qualification meets one of the requirements for you to obtain a licence with your states regulatory body. Please consult with your local authority to ensure you are eligible and meet other criteria prior to commencing studies with us.

 Scope of Work

  • Building work on a class 1 or class 10 building
  • Building work on classes 2 to 9 buildings with a gross floor area not more than 2000m², but not including Type A or Type B construction
  • Building work that consists of non-structural work on a building, regardless of—
  • the class of the building; or
  • the gross floor area of the building
  • Prepare plans and specifications if the plans and specifications are:
  • for the licensee’s personal use, or
  • for use in building work to be performed by the licensee personally.

Qualifications Required

Any one of the following:

  1. Successful completion of CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building);
  2. Successful completion of a course the authority considers is at least equivalent to the course mentioned above;
  3. A recognition certificate as a builder qualified to carry out the scope of work for the licence class;
  4. A qualification or statement of attainment of required competency for the class of licence.

Note: This information is sourced from QBCC website and is accurate as at January 2022 for QLD licence holders only. For more information and clarity of what the scope does not include please refer to QBCC.

Career Opportunities
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Builder
  • Construction Managers
  • Site Manager
  • Site Supervisor
Course Duration

The course duration will vary depending on your experience, skills and chosen study mode. As a guide:

  • Standard duration is between 12-24 months
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): 3-6 months- this term may be extended by Funding Criteria, amount of RPL awarded and subsequent Gap Training required  – eligibility criteria apply
  • CSQ
    • Program completion date is 20 September 2022 (for the Higher Level Skills General Program 2020/21 Contract)
    • Program completion date is 20 September 2022(for the Apprentice Advance+ Higher Level Skills Program 2020/21 Contract)
    • Program completion date is 20 September 2022 (for the Major Projects program 2020/21 Contract).
  • Fee for Service: 3-12 months subject to the amount of RPL awarded and subsequent Gap Training required
Assessment

Your skills will be assessed through a mix of practical and theory tasks. Which is essentially showing us what you’ve learnt and how you do it.

Theory and Practical Assessment will be assessed Online. Practical Assessment will be conducted online through instructions and workplace activities conducted in your place of work. You will then make these completed tasks available to your trainer via the online learning platform to assess.

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FEE FOR SERVICE

Our flexible Fee for Service model accommodates individuals ready to start their qualifications today while making ongoing, manageable payments.

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Recognised Qualifications
Our civil construction course is nationally recognised, giving you the credentials and confidence to work anywhere in Australia. Designed to meet industry standards, it equips you with the skills, knowledge, and recognition you need to stand out and advance your career in a competitive market.

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