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Find out more about the Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Are you ready to become a builder? Get in touch with one of our friendly support people to learn more or continue reading below.
Enquire nowThis course is delivered by Orange International College Pty. Ltd. | ABN : 15 167 063 596, CRICOS Provider Code : 03446A | RTO No : 41315
Student
International
Cricos Course Code
106946B
Blended learning model (70% face-toface and 30% guided online learning)
235 Ingles Street, Port Melbourne, VIC 3207 Level 8, 86 Collins Street, Hobart 7000
For more information please visit our website www.orange.edu.au or contact 1300069642
This qualification will be delivered as full-time study over the course of 40 weeks and 10 weeks as breaks/holidays. Duration may vary based on mode of delivery and/or RPL and CT
19-May-2025 | 30-Jun-2025 | 21-Jul-2025 | 08-Sep-2025 | 29-Sep-2025 | 10-Nov-2025
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Builder and Site Supervisor licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.
Source: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC40120
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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.
Building relates to construction and Site Management is about managing the factors around construction, such as the deployment of crews with specialised skills (including builders), product compliance, deployment of contract specialised skills, weather and site location.
Occupational titles depending on packaging options selected may include:
• Builder
• Construction Supervisor
• Site Manager
• Site Supervisor
• Leading Hand
The qualification is designed to enable two specialised occupational outcome pathways depending on elective options which will be reflected as:
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) or
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
Get startedTo achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 19 units of competency, 11 core units, 8 elective units.
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit/s must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.
Note: CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings and *CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings are prerequisites for the unit marked with * CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
Assessment methods for this qualification includes written questions, projects, observations, presentations, case studies, reports, practical activities and work placement (if applicable ONLY)
Applicable only for applicants with prior experience in the field.
Full time (20 hours per week – 70% hours face to face and 30% hours online), Learners may require 5 hours* of self-directed learning per week (*Indicative only).
Note: Please refer to the OC COVID-19 page for information regarding course updates Source: https://www.orange.edu.au/covid-19-information/
The training will be delivered in 40 weeks with classes scheduled for 40 weeks and 14 weeks of break/ extra tutorials/reassessment period as per the requirement of individual student/learner.
Classroom delivery is implemented by setting up an appropriate training plan indicating the units and sequence of delivery and access to session plan and LMS.
- All students must be aged 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission to the College.
- Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11/12 qualification*.
- If student’s *educational qualifications do not meet OC’s admission requirements, other factors may be considered at the discretion of OC. (Please contact admission staff for more details and refer to Application, Enrolment and Orientation policy for further details).
- IELTS band score of overall 6 (Academic or General) or equivalent in line with the Department of Education and DOHA regulations (Refer to Application, Enrolment and Orientation policy for further details). Online IELTS will not be accepted. Please refer to https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-ourrequirements/english-language for further information.
- Learners are required to be competent in written and spoken English and will undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test prior to commencing the training. Refer to LLN policy for further details.
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy is applicable for this course. Your device must have camera and speaker functions.
- Internet Access with a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player.
- Basic digital literacy (ability to communicate and access information through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, search engines, emails and basic use of MS office products).
- Please refer to our BYOD Policy for details
If a certificate or statement of results is produced and verified, a credit transfer process will be initiated by Orange College in relation to the units as per the training plan. Credit transfer is a process that provides students with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification based on identified equivalence in content and learning outcomes between matched qualifications. (Source: AQF)
Upon enrolment of all learning programs, Orange College’s code of practice states that all candidates for assessment will be offered RPL. This is reiterated in the student handbook and acknowledged in writing. RPL is an assessment process that assesses an individual’s non-formal and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual has achieved the required learning outcomes, competency outcomes, or standards for entry to, and/or partial or total completion of, a qualification.
“Recognition of prior learning is an assessment process that involves assessment of an individual’s relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning) to determine the credit outcomes of an individual application for credit.” (Source: AQF)
Upon successful completion of this course, learners are awarded CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction,
Students who do not complete all units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
Upon successfully completing CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), you can pursue the following qualifications:
CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building)
CPC50220– Diploma of Building & Construction (Building)
CPC60220 – Advanced Diploma of Building & Construction (Management)
Methods of assessment for the Certificate IV in Building and Construction include written questions, projects, observations, presentations, case studies, reports and practical activities.
Assessment processes cover a broad range of skills and knowledge needed to demonstrate competency. All assessments of the units of competency for this qualification are conducted in accordance with the assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification.
(Traineeship)
Training is undertaken at the workplace. All trainees undertaking workplace based training for this qualification are withdrawn from routine work duties for a minimum of three hours per week, averaged over a four week cycle, for the purpose of undertaking structure training/learning activities (pro-rata for part time). Up to 12 months of time is allocated by OIC to complete the qualification.
* Workplace based training must be agreed to by the employer, the apprentice/trainee, and the RTO if it is to be successful. The workplace must be OHS compliant at all times and the employer takes full responsibility for this matter. **Please note that all activities and assessments will be completed/ submitted via a learning management system.
Before you begin your course application, ensure you meet all the requirements listed below.
If a certificate or statement of results is produced and verified, a credit transfer process will be initiated by Orange College in relation to the units as per the training plan. Credit transfer is a process that provides students with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification based on identified equivalence in content and learning outcomes between matched qualifications.” (Source: AQF)
Upon enrolment of all learning programs, Orange College’s code of practice states that all candidates for assessment will be offered RPL. This is reiterated in the student handbook and acknowledged in writing.
On successful completion of this course the learners are going to be awarded Certificate IV in Building and Construction, which is a nationally recognised qualification.
Students who do not complete all units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of the Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
The following information reveals the suggested training pathways after successfully completing the Certificate IV in Building and Construction. This qualification provides a trade outcome in building and construction for residential and commercial construction work. Additional units of competency may be required to meet painter registration requirements in various States and Territories.
CPC50220– Diploma of Building & Construction (Building)
CPC60220 – Advanced Diploma of Building & Construction (Management)
We pride ourselves on making the enrollment process as stress-free and relaxed as possible. Simply visit the apply page and commence the enrollment process and we will be in touch if we need any further information from you. It’s really that easy to start your career off on the right foot!
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