Certificate IV In Building and construction (Building)
The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
listed under CPC40120 is an anticipated qualification recognized at the national level which helps individuals in getting a technical understanding and management skills in several professions within the construction industry. Such as Builder, Construction Supervisor, or even as a Site Manager. The course is centred upon the management of low-rise and residential building development.
Key Features of the Qualification
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The award comprises of 19 units in total where 11 core units are included and 8 of the learners have the option of choosing their preferred subjects.
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contain pertinent information such as.
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Building codes and regulations (including Class 1, 10, 2 to 9 Buildings).
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Management of health and safety at the workplace.
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Construction work planning and supervision.
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Structural principles for residential and commercial construction.
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Legal issues and obligations with regards to managing and executing construction projects.
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Selection of elective units enhances achievement of appropriate career objectives such as project management technical support, customs submission of contract documents, cost estimating, and design construction stepwise approach. Depending on the electives selected, the students may achieve certain objectives, for instance, being a registered builder or a site manager.
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On completion, graduates can be employed as Builder, Construction Site Supervisor, or Project Manager. This course is also one of the recognised routes to achieving a builder license, though this is dependent on the laws on licensing in the respective states.
It also lays the foundation for further education or subjecting oneself to area of specialization which may result to relatively senior positions of employment such as Construction Manager and building consultant.
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The course may be pursued in different ways such as online learning, face to face training or blended learning to cater for employed or busy students.
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The qualification usually requires the students to undergo approximately 842 to 912 hours of study depending furthermore on the electives chosen. The period of the course depends on the mode with many students choosing self-pacing.
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It is preferable that the candidates have basic knowledge of English and Mathematics preferably year level 12.
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Prior experience in the building or construction occupation is an advantage especially for older students.
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All possible site safety workers are expected to have or obtain a White Card from the candidates.
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This course reconstruction aims at bottom line advancement in the construction sector enjoining on the global concentration level both practical and managerial skills which are essential to anyone managing building and construction activities.
