CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Take your building business to the next level by completing this qualification with TAFE Queensland. This course is perfect for builders or owners of small to medium-sized building businesses.

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WAYS TO STUDY Online

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 14 Jul 2025 Duration: 1 year View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$8,285

Course overview

Take the next step to successful management of a residential building business with this technical qualification. Complete this course so you can apply for a Builder - Low Rise licence.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as construction managers grew very strongly over the past five years and is likely to see strong growth in the future. It is anticipated there will be around 54,000 job openings in this area over the next five years, ensuring your skills will be in high demand.

In this course you'll learn how to plan building construction work, apply structural principles and supervise on-site construction. You'll learn how to apply building codes, and meet standards and legal requirements to maintain industry quality. You'll also gain business skills such as how to manage contracts and small business finances.

Successful completion of this qualification will allow you to apply for a Builder - Low Rise licence and set you up to successfully manage a residential building business.

What can I do?

Builder
Construction Supervisor
Construction Managers
Site Manager
Site Supervisor

Course outcome:

CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Recognition of experience

Skills and knowledge you have already gained working in the construction industry can be recognised through TAFE Queensland's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. You can use RPL to have your existing skills taken into account and earn your qualification sooner.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 8 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4001

Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4001

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to the National Construction Code (NCC) Classes 1 and 10 buildings, to a maximum of two storeys.
UNIT NAME
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4002

Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4002

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to inspect workplaces for hazards and conduct work health and safety (WHS) risk analyses.
UNIT NAME
Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4007

Plan building and construction work

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4007

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to plan on-site activities, employ human resources and obtain physical resources.
UNIT NAME
Plan building and construction work

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4008

Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4008

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to supervise site communications, monitor and maintain compliance with codes and standards and implement project administration processes on a building and construction project.
UNIT NAME
Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4009

Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4009

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to apply legal requirements to residential and commercial building and construction projects.
UNIT NAME
Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4010

Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4010

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to apply structural principles to the construction of residential or commercial structures.

Pre-requisite unit :
CPCCBC4001 , CPCCBC4053
UNIT NAME
Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4012

Read and interpret plans and specifications

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4012

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and specifications applicable to residential and commercial projects.
UNIT NAME
Read and interpret plans and specifications

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4014

Prepare simple building sketches and drawings

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4014

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to prepare sketches and drawings used for communicating ideas to clients and other parties.
UNIT NAME
Prepare simple building sketches and drawings

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4018

Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4018

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to use technical instruments and levelling and surveying techniques to accurately set-out a building on site.
UNIT NAME
Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4021

Minimise waste on the building and construction site

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4021

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to support sustainable building practices by minimising waste removed from residential or commercial building and construction sites.
UNIT NAME
Minimise waste on the building and construction site

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4053

Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4053

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to National Construction Code (NCC) Class 2 to 9 Type C building projects.
UNIT NAME
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBPMG422

Apply project quality management techniques

UNIT CODE :
BSBPMG422

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enhance project outcomes by contributing to quality planning, applying quality policies and procedures, and contributing to continuous improvement in projects.
UNIT NAME
Apply project quality management techniques

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4003

Select, prepare and administer a construction contract

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4003

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to select, prepare and administer contracts for commercial and residential construction projects. It includes contract selection, administration of a range of documents related to the contract and identifying causes of breach of contract.
UNIT NAME
Select, prepare and administer a construction contract

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4004

Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4004

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to establish estimated costs associated with the acquisition of materials and labour for building and construction projects. It includes factoring in relevant overhead costs and margins.
UNIT NAME
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4005

Produce labour and material schedules for ordering

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4005

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to produce schedules for physical and human resources and materials for residential or commercial projects. It includes monitoring project schedules and tracking and recording costs as they are incurred.
UNIT NAME
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4006

Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4006

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to supervise the systems through which construction materials are typically selected, acquired and stored on site for residential and commercial building and construction projects.
UNIT NAME
Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4013

Prepare and evaluate tender documentation

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4013

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to evaluate project and contract requirements and prepare and formalise tender documentation in the building and construction industry. It includes interpreting, compiling and documenting essential project information and demands into a final tender document.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation

UNIT CODE
CPCCBC4020

Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures

UNIT CODE :
CPCCBC4020

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to apply sound principles of thermal efficiency as part of the implementation of sustainable building and construction processes in response to the need to respond to growing consumer demand for sustainable buildings and environmentally friendly developments.
UNIT NAME
Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures

UNIT CODE
CPCSUS4002

Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings

UNIT CODE :
CPCSUS4002

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to incorporate building science principles into the construction of energy efficient buildings. It includes the ability to research, use constructive thinking and problem-solving processes to identify appropriate sustainable solutions.
UNIT NAME
Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

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Online with on campus practical training

Your course is primarily online and you may interact with your teachers and other students using Zoom. You will also need to come in to campus to complete some practical learning and assessment. Learn more
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STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online with on campus practical training (Nambour)	14 Jul 2025	1 year	Approximately 10 hours per week	Full fee: $8,285 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Nambour) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Approximately 10 hours per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $8,285 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Nambour)	07 Oct 2025	1 year	Approximately 10 hours per week	Full fee: $8,285 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Nambour) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 07 Oct 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Approximately 10 hours per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $8,285 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Eagle Farm)	Anytime	up to 2 years	Online self-directed. CPCCBC4018 delivered On Campus for two Saturdays at Eagle Farm.	Full fee: $8,285 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Eagle Farm) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 2 years The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Online self-directed. CPCCBC4018 delivered On Campus for two Saturdays at Eagle Farm. The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $8,285 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Eagle Farm)	Anytime	up to 1 year	Part time 2 nights per week. Teacher-lead virtual class via Zoom. CPCCBC4018 delivered Saturdays on campus at Eagle Farm. Tuesday, Thursday	Full fee: $8,285 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Eagle Farm) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 nights per week. Teacher-lead virtual class via Zoom. CPCCBC4018 delivered Saturdays on campus at Eagle Farm. Tuesday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $8,285 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Nambour)	27 Jan 2026	1 year	Approximately 10 hours per week	Full fee: $8,285 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Nambour) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 27 Jan 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Approximately 10 hours per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $8,285 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

You will be able to access your learning materials 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from the first day of your study period for the relevant units of competency. You must be enrolled to access your learning materials.

Online self-directed study allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Learn more

Online virtual classroom study allows you to enjoy the freedom of choosing where you study, with no on-campus commitments. Virtual classes are delivered online, to a scheduled timetable, allowing you to interact with fellow students and high-quality educators from the comfort of a location that best suits you. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements. Learn more

Online with on campus practical allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study to complete the online component of your course followed up by a scheduled practical component on campus.

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Certificate IV in Building and Construction (CPC40120)

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Certificate IV in Building and Construction

COURSE CODE: CPC40120

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

It is recommended you meet one of the following requirements:

Successful completion of a Certificate II/III, or Year 11 (or equivalent);
Mature-aged entry with work experience in a related field

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
This includes the use of:

safety glasses
protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
long leather gloves to AS2161
hair protection
disposable dust masks
You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing.

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You are also required to have access to and bring personal stationary, a USB, a calculator, and tools/equipment including a folding metre ruler (carpenter) and a 5m tape measure.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Course overview

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Course outcome:

Recognition of experience

Core units

Elective units

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Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

Certificate III in Carpentry

Careers

Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

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Diploma of Building Design

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