• 2-3 years

To achieve CPC40120 Cert IV in Building and Construction, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

• 19 units of competency:
  • 11 core units
  • 8 elective units.

To achieve the occupational outcome of Builder  electives must include:

• All Group A elective units
• Up to two elective units from either Group B or general electives.
• One elective unit may be from any training package or accredited course as long as it ensures the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome

To achieve the occupation outcome of Site Manager  electives must include:

• All Group B electives
• Up to four elective units from either Group A or general electives.
• One unit may be from any training package or accredited course as long as it ensures the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome

To achieve CPC50220 Diploma of Building and construction, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

• 27 units of competency:
  • 24 core units
  • 3 elective units

• a maximum of one unit may be from any training package or accredited course as long as it ensures the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome.

Prerequisite units

An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.

CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Core Units
CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
CPCCBC4002 Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4007 Plan building or construction work
CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010* Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4021 Minimise waste on the building and construction site
CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings

Elective Units: Group A – Building
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings

Elective Units: Group B – Site Manager
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4017 Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
CPCCBC4052 Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
CPCCCO4001 Supervise concreting work

General Electives
BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBESB406 Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
CPCBIM4001 Plan to comply with BIM requirements for construction work
CPCBIM4002 Use BIM processes to carry out construction work
CPCBIM4003 Contribute to BIM deliverables for construction work
CPCCBC4015 Prepare specifications for all construction works
CPCCBC4019 Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems
CPCCBC4020 Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures
CPCCBC4022 Supervise tilt-up work
CPCCBC4024 Resolve business disputes
CPCCBC4026 Arrange building applications and approvals
CPCCBC4028 Prepare design brief for construction works
CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances
CPCSUS4001 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
CPCSUS4003 Maximise energy efficiency through applied trade skills

CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction​

Core Units
BSBOPS504 Manage risk
BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010* Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors
CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work
CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
CPCCBC5018* Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances

Elective Units
BSBPMG532 Manage project quality
BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement
CPCCBC4052 Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
CPCCBC5004 Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
CPCCBC5006 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys
CPCCBC5009 Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction
CPCCBC5012 Manage the application and monitoring of energy conservation and management practices and processes
CPCCBC6001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for large building projects
CPCCDE5001 Conduct air monitoring and clearance inspections for asbestos removal work
CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
CPCSUS5002 Develop action plans to retrofit existing buildings for energy efficiency
CPCSUS5003 Manage energy efficient building methods and strategies
CPPDSM5022A Implement asset management plan