CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction

CRICOS Course Code: 118991J

ABOUT THIS QUALIFICATION

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

Pathways from the qualification

Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress into
but are not limited to:
– CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Employment Pathways

Upon successful completion of the qualification, career pathways may
include, but are not limited to:
• Builder • Construction Supervisor • Site Manager • Site Supervisor • Leading Hand

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Quality Assurance : As a registered training organisation (RTO), the Institute operates within the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework (VETQF) and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) delivering nationally recognised qualifications and Units of Competency.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(According to the RTO)

This course allows direct entry into this qualification at the time of publication in training.gov.au.  However, Kangaroo International College (KIC) requires candidates to meet its admission requirements prior to enrolling into this qualification to ensure that they have the required skills and knowledge to successfully complete the qualification at this AQF level.  This consists of:

International Students 

• Minimum age of 18 years and above
• Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian year 10 or higher

1.

IELTS (General or Academic) overall PTE Academic TOEFL IBT CAE Scale
6.0 47-54 60–78 169-175

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants) 

OR  

2. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States.

OR  

3. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) of a Certificate IV qualification or higher level qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a Student Visa.

OR  

4. Applicants who do not provide a valid IELTS or equivalent English language test result may undertake the Oxford Placement Test (OPT) administered by Kangaroo International College. Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 61 (CEFR B2 level or equivalent) to satisfy the College’s English language entry requirement. The completed Oxford Placement Test report will be retained on the student’s file as evidence that the applicant has met Kangaroo International College’s English language entry requirements.

International Students (onshore and offshore)  

All international students are required to complete a Pre-Training Review, including an LLND assessment, to identify individual training needs. This process evaluates the learner’s previous education or training, relevant work experience, and the suitability and relevance of the course to their learning goals. This assessment may be conducted via video call or phone call for both onshore and offshore students.

Note: Students must complete CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry before any construction site visits. 

Other Conditions 

  • Students are expected to dedicate approximately 4 hours per week to guided learning during the training weeks, excluding term breaks.
  • Kangaroo International College (KIC) will provide a PPE kit and safety boots to each student prior to their participation in any construction workplace site visit.
  • Students enrolling in this qualification must possess a reasonable level of physical fitness.
  • The course involves engaging with construction plans, site supervision, project coordination, and practical activities that may require physical presence on construction sites, visual assessments, and occasional manual tasks.
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