CPC40210 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

(Builder, Construction Manager)

Everything you need to know about this nationally recognised qualification, delivered by City-Wide Building & Training Services (RTO 91138).

In this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of building and construction projects to be able to complete small to medium residential and commercial construction from start to finish.

If you are an aspiring or working tradesperson, our Certificate IV in Building and Construction is your foundation for success. This is your first step toward starting your own business in the construction industry and preparing for the builders registration.

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Career Pathways

This certificate will allow you to further your career in many facets of the building and construction industry. With additional experience, you could progress into supervisory roles such as site manager, construction project supervisor, coordinator, or planner.

Entry Requirements

You will have access to a computer and the internet for the duration of the course
The practical demonstrations of skills on a building and construction site will be required for some units of competency, near the completion of the course.
Students will need to have access to a building and construction site (where required)
You have access to certain tools that include a Theodolite and an Optical or Laser level

Duration

Part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 45 weeks
*Total duration is typically between 45 to 59 weeks when taking into account unavoidable class breaks, public holidays and Christmas Shutdown period as applicable including an additional 8 weeks assessment time if required at the end of the program.

Delivery

Study online as part of our interactive virtual classroom

Fees

This training is subsidised by the NSW government. Contact us to find out if you qualify. If not, you can still enrol as a full fee student.

CWBTS offers a range of payment options. Please contact us to speak to a member of our team. Please view our fees here.

Assessment Methods

The course is delivered with both theory and practical elements, with a mixture of classroom, group discussions, and individual research (including online study).

Assessment combines classroom participation, observation, practical and written presentation and self-paced exercises online in the students’ own time.

The practical demonstrations of skills on a building and construction site will be required for some units of competency, near the completion of the course.

Students will need to have access to a building and construction site (where required).

Materials

Tool List

Students will need to have access to the following:

Theodolite
Optical or Laser Level

Minimum Technology Requirements

CWBTS uses a learning management system (LMS) for online course delivery and assessment submission.
The following are the minimum information technology requirements to enable optimal access to the LMS:

PC – Windows Operating System

Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 (Exclude S Mode)
Single-core 1Ghz or higher
2GB of free disk space
8GB RAM

MAC

Mac OS X 10.11 or later
2GB of free disk space
8GB RAM

Supported Browsers:

Chrome 119 or later (preferred)
Microsoft Edge 118 or later
Firefox 120 or later
Safari 16 or later (Mac only)

The minimum screen resolution: 1200×800. Ensure you have the largest possible screen for the best experience. (Minimum 13-inch Display for PC/Laptop and MAC)

Software Requirements:

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) (preferred)
LibreOffice (Microsoft Office Suite alternative)
Zoom
Acrobat Reader

Mobile Apps (Optional)

Zoom
- iOS 11 or later
- iPadOS 13 or later
- Android 6.0 or later
Canvas
- iOS 15 or later
- Android 8.0 or later

VR Centre (Only for Cert IV and Diploma B&C – Module C)
Recommended specifications

Processor: 4-core processor
3GB of free disk space
2GB RAM

These are Recommended Specifications. The VR Centre app can run on much lower specs

Licensing

View the below websites to find out more about licensing in NSW.

fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/

CPC40210 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) – Virtual Classroom Delivery

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