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    Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) | CPC40120

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    • Broadmeadows Campus
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    CPC40120
    Length

    18 month delivery (approx.)
    Days

    One night a week. Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30pm. Dependent on availability.
    Delivery Mode

    Blended - Internal and External
    Start Date

    Rolling Enrolments
    End Date

    Rolling Enrolments

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    Certificate IV in Building and Construction - TAFE Courses Melbourne

    This course supports clean economy by integrating sustainable innovation, eco-friendly solutions or climate-conscious practices. Its delivery aligns with Victoria’s strategic vision for developing a workforce equipped for a sustainable future.

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    The Certificate IV in Building and Construction  (Building) provides individuals with the skills and knowledge of:

    • building law
    • structural behaviour
    • regulations
    • codes and standards
    • small business finances
    • efficient sustainable structures
    • building
    • structural
    • legal sustainability
    • site surveying
    • estimating
    • plan reading
    • supervision
    • production of labour and material schedules
    • contract preparation
    • occupational health and safety
    • storing of material

    Additional information will be provided at the information/induction session.

    How will I be assessed?

    You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods.

    You will be advised in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate.

    There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be provided with this information.

    What will I study?

    Building, structural, legal sustainability, site surveying, estimating, plan reading, supervision, produce labour and material schedules, contract preparation, occupational health and safety, codes, Australian standards, storing of materials.

    Additional information will be provided at the information/induction session.

    What Skills will I have when I complete this course?

    You will gain skills in building law, site survey set out, sketching, structural principles, estimating, building codes contacts, Australian standards, supervision, planning, environmental, plan reading and WHS (Workplace Health and Safety).

    Additional Comments

    If you have any enquiries about gaining a Victorian Builder's Registration, please refer to the VBA (Victorian Building Authority) or your local State/Territory Building Authority.

    Course Modules

    Module Code Module Title Nominal Hours Scope
    CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings (CPCCBC4001) 18 Core
    CPCCBC4002 Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace (CPCCBC4002) 40 Core
    CPCCBC4007 Plan building and construction work (CPCCBC4007) 40 Core
    CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects (CPCCBC4008) 40 Core
    CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects (CPCCBC4009) 50 Core
    CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions (CPCCBC4010) 200 Core
    CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012) 30 Core
    CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings (CPCCBC4014) 40 Core
    CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects (CPCCBC4018) 40 Core
    CPCCBC4021 Minimise waste on the building and construction site (CPCCBC4021) 20 Core
    CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings (CPCCBC4053) 22 Core
    BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures (BSBESB407) 60 Elective
    BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques (BSBPMG422) 40 Elective
    CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract (CPCCBC4003) 50 Elective
    CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects (CPCCBC4004) 60 Elective
    CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005) 40 Elective
    CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects (CPCCBC4006) 40 Elective
    CPCCBC4026 Arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026) 20 Elective
    CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings (CPCSUS4002) 42 Elective
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    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week. Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30pm. Dependent on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week. Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30pm. Dependent on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

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    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

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    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

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    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

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    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

    Broadmeadows Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    One night a week . Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30pm - 9.30 pm . Dependant on availability.

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    Career Opportunities
    Qualification Details
    Career Opportunities

    Employment Opportunities

    This course may lead to employment in the building industry. The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) provides the skills and knowledge of; building law, structural behaviour, regulations, codes and standards, small business, estimating, efficient sustainable structures.

    This course may lead to employment as a construction manager or building supervisor.

    Qualifications

    On completion of this course, you will be awarded the nationally accredited Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (CPC40120).

    Fees

    Training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding.

    Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

    You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

     To you check your eligibility click here.

     The fees listed below relate to 2025 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

     Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
    Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

    Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

    Free TAFE 

    *You may be entitled to free tuition fees for this course if you meet the eligibility criteria for the State Government’s FREE TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. It's important to know that you may incur other fees, such as materials fees, and you'll need to cover these costs yourself.

    This course is part of a Free TAFE Pathway Program. Free TAFE may cover tuition fees for additional courses in this Pathway Program. 

    Call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or contact us via our online enquiry form to find out more.

    Tuition Fees

    Enrolment type Government Subsidised Indicative total tuition fee# Concession Indicative total tuition fee# Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee#
    Standard $3541.66 $708.33 $13856.14

    Other Fees

    Enrolment Type Average course material fees Average course consumable fees
    Standard $562.07 $0

    # The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

    * Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.

    Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

    Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply.

    Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

    Student Contact Hours

    Total hours^ Indicative hours* Government Subsidised $/SCH Indigenous Concession $/SCH Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee $/SCH
    892 892 $3.97 $0.79 $15.53

    What costs and other fees should I expect?

    There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.

    ^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

    *This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2025. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

    For more information about our fees structure, click here.

    Entry Requirements
    Can I Apply?

    It is recommended that applicants have industry experience to enrol.

    There are no set prerequisites for this course however you will be required to attend an Information Session and undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills assessment.

    The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) provides a national standard of required core skills and levels of performance when seeking to enter training. Kangan Institute has the Certificate IV in Building and Construction listed as a ACSF Level 3 for Language, Literacy and Numeracy. All students will be required to complete a pre training review if they intend to enrol into the course after the information session on the day.

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    How Will I Be Selected?

    After you've applied online, you'll be contacted to progress through the enrolment stages which includes a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment.

    You will be invited to an information/induction session and provided with learning materials and course details.

    How Do I Apply?

    Click on the 'Apply Now' button to start.  Fill in the preliminary application form and we will contact you via email or phone to progress your enrolment.

    For information on disability support at Kangan Institute, click here.