CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction

This qualification suits:

• Tradespeople moving into building or site management
• Aspiring low-rise residential builders
• Site supervisors and leading hands
• Anyone pursuing a C-Class builders licence

The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction provides the knowledge and skills required to supervise residential building projects, manage construction work, and operate a small to medium building business. The qualification develops your understanding of construction legislation, contracts, estimating, planning, project management and business practices, and supports those seeking to meet the qualification requirements for a C-Class Low Rise Residential Builder Licence in the ACT (subject to the relevant licensing authority’s eligibility criteria).

The qualification consists of 20 units of competency, delivered in six structured training blocks. Participants who successfully complete all required units will be awarded the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction. Those who complete individual units will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units achieved.

Training resources are provided through our online learning management system (aXcelerate). Participants are required to bring their own Wi-Fi-enabled laptop or tablet to each training session.

Units of competency cover skills such as:

• Applying the National Construction Code and standards to low-rise construction
• Planning and administering building projects and contracts
• Estimating, scheduling and managing project costs
• Managing work health and safety on site
• Running a small to medium building business

This qualification is delivered face-to-face and combines theoretical knowledge and practical, industry-relevant learning and assessment activities.

Training is delivered at MBA Training’s Skills Centre in Fyshwick through a structured block delivery model.

Block-based delivery

The qualification is organised into six training blocks, with each block generally delivered over a four-week period. Each block focuses on a related area of building and construction, allowing participants to progressively develop and apply their knowledge across the qualification.

To enrol, you’ll need to:

• Hold a Certificate III in a relevant building trade, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience by successfully completing MBA Training’s pre-entry assessment
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) — if you don’t have one, create it at https://www.usi.gov.au/
• Bring your own internet-abled device to each session
• Have the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills required to undertake training and assessment at a Certificate IV level

The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction supports career progression into supervisory, site management and registered builder roles within the residential construction industry. It also meets the qualification requirements for a C-Class Low Rise Residential Builder Licence in the ACT (subject to the relevant licensing authority’s eligibility criteria).

Further study pathways include:

• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Participants who successfully complete all required units will be awarded the nationally recognised CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction. Those who complete individual units will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units achieved.

You will need to provide:

• A Wi-Fi-enabled laptop or tablet to each training session.

TFA rebate information

Training Fund Authority (TFA): Eligible participants may be able to claim a rebate towards this qualification by applying directly to the ACT Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Authority (TFA). Visit trainingfund.com.au to check your eligibility and apply. For current course fees, refer to our Pricing Guide in the Policies and Procedures section of our website.