Certificate IV

IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

CPC40120

Quick Overview

Student Contribution

$446

Course Duration

36 Weeks
(excluding holidays)

Delivery Mode

Flexible
(Online Virtual Classes)

Units of Competency

19 Units
(11 Core and 8 Elective)

CBS Business Knowledge Units

Includes the 6 CBS-approved units required to meet the business knowledge requirements for a South Australian Builder's Licence.

Qualification Prerequisite

There is no qualification prerequisite

Government Funding Available

Eligibility Criteria Apply, Student Contribution Fee Applies

Fran Capelli Academy

Eligibility Criteria

Participant Eligibility Criteria apply to South Australian Government subsidised training. Eligibility, course availability and funding conditions must be confirmed before enrolment.

Course 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.

  • Builder
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Site Manager
  • Site Supervisor
  • Leading Hand

Education Pathways

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

All applicants are required to complete a Pre-Training Review (PTR) (also referred to as the Upfront Assessment of Need), a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLND) assessment, and a Enrolment Form.

This process assesses the applicant's suitability for the course, identifies any support needs, considers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer opportunities, and ensures the qualification is the most appropriate training pathway. 

if you want to do a practice literacy and numeracy assessment Click here.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

19 units of competency:

(11 core units and 8 elective units)

One unit may be from any training package or accredited course as long as it ensures the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome

Melbourne (Online)

Adelaide (Online)

See our current fees and charges here.

Please note:

Published tuition fees may vary depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

There are no entry prerequisite for this qualification

The course duration  is typically 36 weeks (Excluding Holidays)

Students completing all assessment requirements will be awarded CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.

Students completing assessment requirements for part of CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, will be awarded a statement of attainment indicating which modules or units of competency they have completed.  Awards will not be made to students who have not met all their financial commitments to Fran capelli Academy.

If you would like any further information or come in and see the Academy please don’t hesitate to contact us on

08 7137 1433

This program is delivered via Real time Virtual Classroom on MS Teams.

Unit CodeUnit TitleType
CPCCBC4001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildingsCore
CPCCBC4002Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplaceCore
CPCCBC4007Plan building and construction workCore
CPCCBC4008Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projectsCore
CPCCBC4009Apply legal requirements to building and construction projectsCore
CPCCBC4010Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructionsCore
CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specificationsCore
CPCCBC4014Prepare simple building sketches and drawingsCore
CPCCBC4018Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projectsCore
CPCCBC4021Minimise waste on the building and construction siteCore
CPCCBC4053Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildingsCore
BSBESB407Manage finances for new business venturesElective
BSBPMG422Apply project quality management techniquesElective
CPCCBC4024Resolve business disputesElective
CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer a construction contractElective
CPCCBC4004Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projectsElective
CPCCBC4005Produce labour and material schedules for orderingElective
CPCCBC4006Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projectsElective
CPCSUS4002Research and develop business plansElective

*Please Note that learners must have completed the following Three units prior to being assessed in CPCCBC4010:
CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings.
CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings.

Government Funding Available

Eligibility Criteria Apply, Student Contribution Fee Applies

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Certificate IV

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