Certificate IV In Building And Construction (Building)

Step into the role of a seasoned professional in the construction industry and give your business the boost it needs with our Certificate IV in Building and Construction. Whether you're aspiring to be a builder, supervisor, construction manager, or foreman, this program equips you with essential skills for effective project planning, adhering to structural guidelines, and skilled on-site supervision.
This course is designed to offer practical, hands-on knowledge and gain a firm understanding of legal standards and industry requirements, giving you a distinct edge in a competitive field. Upon completing this qualification, you're making a significant stride toward of gaining the required knowledge to be able to apply for a Builders Registration throughout Australia. Your journey toward greater expertise and industry recognition begins here.

Offered primarily online, this course is meticulously designed to reflect the real-world roles of builders, site managers, and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses. It provides an in-depth understanding of structural principles, building codes, standards and legal requirements crucial for modern construction projects.
As you navigate through the course, you’ll gain valuable skills in site management, deploying teams with specialized construction skills, ensuring product and building compliance, and effectively managing diverse weather and site conditions. This qualification is ideal for those looking to enhance their managerial capabilities in the building industry, focusing on practical application and strategic thinking
*Please note that one class is delivered on campus in Yallourn.

Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2024. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.

Occupational titles depending on packaging options selected may include:
Builder
Construction Supervisor
Site Manager
Site Supervisor
Leading Hand

A potential pathway from this qualification is the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).

The skills and knowledge that you will have the opportunity to develop as a part of this course will include but not be limited to:
- How to plan for building and construction works
- How to apply building codes and standards to the construction process
- How to apply structural principals to residential and commercial constructions
- How to read and interpret plan an specifications
- How to prepare simple building sketches and drawings
- How to minimise waste on a building and construction site.

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

Students must have access to a computer with a stable internet connection to be successful in this course.
Student must have good internet skills and an ability to learn how to use new software and systems.

Recommended entry Requirements:

It is strongly recommended that individuals that are considering undertaking this qualification are working in the construction industry whilst studying this qualification with TAFE Gippsland.

Limitations to course Entry:

Students must meet the minimum requirements for a language, literacy and numeracy assessment task prior to being admitted for enrolment in to this qualification

Not applicable.

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No