Certificate IV in Building & Construction

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CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Our CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction is for trade contractors, site supervisors and foremen, and tradespeople.

It will give you the technical qualification you need to apply for a Builder Low Rise Licence through the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).

This program covers building construction theory and practices related to low rise buildings, providing the knowledge and managerial skills required to manage a successful residential building business.
Find an upcoming course near you and enrol today!

Or, enrol in our Site Supervisor Skillset (Low Rise) Course to get qualified to apply for your Low Rise Site Supervisor licence.

For funding information, see Face-to-Face and RPL Course Details below or contact us (eligibility applies).

Why enrol?

Our CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction course has been designed and developed in consultation with industry leaders, so you can be confident what you’re learning is relevant.

Master Builders trainers are recognised experts in their field
Our course has a reputation for delivering superior outcomes – often exceeding industry standards
We focus on face-to-face training because we know more time with teachers means our students gain a greater depth of knowledge
We may run free information evenings prior to the start of our Cert IV¹ courses to ensure our students have a thorough understanding of what to expect and to ensure an easy transition into study
Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) service means we can assess your skills and experience and, in some cases, help you gain formal qualifications quicker.

Master Builders offers more than just training. Our courses are open to everyone, but our members enjoy the added value of ongoing support when applying for licenses, as well as help with career planning and value pricing.

¹CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Course outline

Our Certificate IV in Building and Construction course is based on the issues we know are important in the building and construction sector today.

The course covers:

Managing WHS
Building principals and codes
Project site surveys
Resource management
Project management
Planning building and construction work
Contract management
Managing small business finances.

Students must have access to a construction worksite. You will be required to conduct practical project applications on site.

Cert IV¹ upcoming courses starting

Livestreaming | 22 January 2025
Mackay | 6 February 2025

To enrol, or for more information, call 1300 13 60 02.

Face-to-face course details

Duration	Face-to-face delivery - approximately 12 months
Outcome	CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Delivery	Face-to-face learning or RPL* The course requires demonstration of the management and planning of the building process so students must have access to a construction worksite. *Call us on 1300 13 60 02 if you believe you have the relevant experience to qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Costs and funding	Face-to-face full price: Members: $7,170 (GST exempt) Non-members: $7,270 (GST exempt) Members payment plan: initial deposit of $1,500 + 10 monthly payments of $557 Non-members payment plan: initial deposit of $1,500 + 10 monthly payments of $567 Face-to-face CSQ funded price: Members: $1,500 (GST exempt)^ Non-members: $1,600 (GST exempt)^ CSQ provides funding to reduce the financial obstacle to training, making upskilling an affordable option for many more individuals in the construction industry. ^CSQ funds to a maximum of $5,670 (subject to funding availability and eligibility criteria). See more information or call 1300 136 002 to check your eligibility and to enrol.
Face-to-face eligibility	To enrol students must: Have significant building and construction sector experience: a minimum of fourth year apprentice or one year post trade Demonstrate a satisfactory level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills Have access to internet and email Have a modern laptop (preferably Windows based) with Microsoft programs and Adobe Reader, that can be used throughout the course duration for class work and assessments. Recording device such as a mobile phone/video recorder You will need access to a building and construction site as you will be required to demonstrate the management and planning of components of the building process, record them, and get the required sign-off by a qualified person for the project/s.

RPL course details

Duration	Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - up to a period of 90 days
Outcome	CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Delivery	Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Costs and funding	Full RPL (19 units) prices: Members: $4,650 (GST exempt) Non-members: $4,750 (GST exempt) RPL Site Supervisor (10 units only) prices: Members: $2,600 (GST exempt) Non-members: $2,700 (GST exempt) Payment plan for all RPL options: Stage 1 payment: $250 Stage 2 payment: $750 Final payment on completion of assessment: remaining balance of fees.
RPL eligibility	For RPL, prior to enrolment, candidates must be: Demonstrate and provide relevant evidence of at least four years’ experience on-site supervising all trades with a licensed builder in low rise building projects Demonstrate a sufficient level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills Have access to internet and email Have a modern laptop (preferably Windows based) with Microsoft programs and Adobe Reader, that can be used throughout the course duration. Call our team on 1300 13 60 02 to discuss our RPL eligibility criteria.

Phone 1300 13 60 02 Enquire now

Site Supervisor course (Low Rise)

Complete just 10 units from our CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building & Construction course to apply for your Low Rise Site Supervisor licence.

For funding information, see Course Details below or contact us (eligibility applies).

Site Supervisor upcoming courses

There are currently no courses scheduled. To register your interest, contact us.

Site Supervisor course details

Duration	Livestream
Outcome	Statement of Attainment: 10 units from CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction to apply for your Low Rise Site Supervisor licence
Delivery	Livestream workshops via ZOOM Course includes onsite practical demonstration of skills, so student must have access to a construction worksite.
Costs and funding	Face-to-face full price: Members: $4,334 (GST exempt) Non-members: $4,834 (GST exempt) Members payment plan: initial deposit of $1,500 + 5 monthly payments of $546.80 Non-members payment plan: initial deposit of $1,500 + 5 monthly payments of $646.80 Face-to-face funded price: Members: $1,150 (GST exempt)^ Non-members: $1,250 (GST exempt)^ ^CSQ funds to funds to a maximum of 2,984.21 (subject to funding availability and eligibility criteria). See more information or call 1300 136 002 to check your eligibility and to enrol.
Ten units of competency	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings CPCCBC4053 Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace CPCCBC4002 Plan building and construction work CPCCBC4007 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects CPCCBC4008 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects CPCCBC4009 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions CPCCBC4010 Read and interpret plans and specifications CPCCBC4012 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects CPCCBC4018 Lead team effectiveness BSBLDR414.
Face-to-face eligibility	To enrol students must: Have significant building and construction sector experience: a minimum of fourth year apprentice or one year post trade Demonstrate a satisfactory level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills Have access to internet and email Have a modern laptop (preferably Windows based) with Microsoft programs and Adobe Reader, that can be used throughout the course duration for class work and assessments. Recording device such as a mobile phone/video recorder Students must have access to a construction worksite You'll be required to conduct practical project applications on site, record them, and get the required sign-off by a qualified person for the projects.

Phone 1300 13 60 02 Enquire now

Terms & conditions

Please read Master Builders training and licensing policies and Student Handbook prior to enrolment.

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What our students say

Lavish Constructions

Easy to deal with, like-minded teachers and course instructors. Master Builders’ Cert IV was way more involved than many of the other Cert IV courses now available.

Challis Builders Qld Pty Ltd

It covered all aspects thoroughly and the teachers were very helpful.

Scanline Fire Doors

The expert knowledge and way in which the facilitator presented the course.

Shed Boss

Master Builders’ Cert IV by RPL was easy and straightforward and the assessors were very helpful and easy to communicate with. There were no call centre queues and the people at Master Builders were very personable. It was well worth the effort.

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