CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) About the course. Who should study this course? Training Recommendations

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1 About the course This course covers the knowledge areas required for builder registration. The Building Practitioners Board (BPB) considers the qualification as part of a broader examination of the applicant s knowledge and experience. The knowledge areas covered are: Business and financial management Technical building principles Operational management Supervisory management Legislation Sustainability. Master Builders Association of Victoria can provide you assistance with the Building Practitioners Board registration application and interview process. To speak to a Registration Consultant, phone (03) For detailed information on registration, contact the registration body for your relevant state or territory. Who should study this course? This course is designed for: Builders, site managers, forepersons, construction managers and other building practitioners involved with the management of, or wishing to start, small to medium sized building businesses Building and construction practitioners who wish to become the appropriately registered person with responsibility under Victorian legislation. Students who successfully complete all required units will receive their qualification and a transcript listing all the units. Training Recommendations There are no pre-requisites for this course. However this course is delivered at an accelerated pace of, so it is strongly recommended that students have: at least 3 years work experience in the building and construction industry before undertaking the course. You will be asked to verify your experience at a Pre-Training Interview English literacy and numeracy skills to successfully complete the course. Your skill level and learning needs will be evaluated in an online Pre-Training Assessment when you apply. Page 1 of 7

2 Course Content Students will learn how to: Select and prepare major domestic construction contracts Monitor and manage business operations and finances Apply structural principles to the construction of low-rise buildings Use the National Construction Codes and Australian standards Prepare and monitor project schedules and estimates Supervise physical and human resourcing of construction projects Interpret contract, OHS and building related legislation Initiate and implement risk management procedures Better meet the demands of regulators and clients Deliver 6 Star requirements, taking into account housing affordability Better design and construct dwellings. Learning Support Master Builders provides additional support to students who require assistance in completing their course assessments and requirements. A range of support services are available to students who experience literacy, numeracy and digital literacy difficulties. Course Induction Day This is an important day which covers the following aspects of the course: course structure assessment requirements learning support required texts study and learning techniques information about Builders Registration information about other Master Builders services. At the induction Day, you will receive the following resources: Training manuals Registration templates Registration workshop CD Compendium Calculator Unlimited access to an online estimating tool for the duration of the course Major Domestic Contract. Page 2 of 7

3 During the Build Before the Build CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Course Structure and Duration To achieve the CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and qualification, students must complete 16 units of competency. The course is delivered in face-to-face classes for 25 days scheduled over 16 weeks (duration varies for evening courses). Modules Units Delivery Code Title days Induction Day Estimating Principles Legal Obligations OHS Obligations Sustainability Principles (Green Living) Low Rise Contract Administration Applying Structural Principles CPCCBC4012B CPCCBC4004A CPCCBC4009B CPCCBC4003A CPCCBC4002A CPCCBC4020A CPCCBC4021A CPCCBC4007A CPCCBC4005A CPCCBC4008B CPCCBC4006B CPCCBC4010B CPCCBC4011B CPCCBC4001A Read and interpret plans and specifications Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects Select and prepare a construction contract Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures Minimise waste on the building and construction site Plan building or construction work Produce labour and material schedules for ordering Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects 1 day 3 days 4 days 1 day 2 days 4 days 7 days Page 3 of 7

4 Financially manage the build CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Modules Units Delivery Code Title days BSBSMB404A Undertake small business planning Small Business Financial Management BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances 3 days Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) involves assessment of any relevant skills and knowledge you have previously gained through learning and work activities (including formal, informal and nonformal) to determine if it matches any unit learning outcomes in the course you are studying. You will need to provide evidence to support your application. Credit transfer means that if you have already successfully completed a unit of competency, you will be given credit for that unit and you will not have to study it again. The unit code and title must be exactly the same as the one you are seeking credit for. If the unit has been recoded, Master Builders staff will determine if it is an equivalent unit. You will need Statement/s of Attainment to support your application. If you decide to apply for RPL or credit transfer, we advise you to do it as soon as possible. The process takes some time and, if it is granted, you may not need to attend some classes. Contact the Training Department on (03) to discuss whether either of these pathways might be appropriate for you. NOTE ON FEES: For information on RPL fees, contact the Training Department on (03) RPL at Master Builders is not subsidised by Commonwealth and State government funding under the Victorian Training Guarantee (VTG). There is no charge for Credit Transfer. Assessment All assessments for this course are contextualised to building and construction workplace. Assessment activities will be a combination of knowledge tests, exams, written assignments, case studies, simulated workplace scenarios, action plans, research projects and observations. Page 4 of 7

5 Unique Student Identifier From 1 January 2015, all students who undertake Nationally Recognised Training must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Your USI means all your training records and results will be in one place. See more at: To get a USI, go to: Funding Options Depending on the time of application, funding from various Commonwealth and State government initiatives may be available for eligible individuals. For current funding opportunities, please refer to or contact the Training Department on (03) NOTE: Accessing the Victorian Training Guarantee (VTG) funding may affect your eligibility to access that fund again in the future. Currently, if for some reason you wish to study another course at the same level, it is unlikely that you could access the VTG entitlement for that training. Please think carefully about which course you choose to enrol in. Course fees Please note the following fee categories: VTG Subsidised (Member & Non Member) $1200 VTG Concession (Member & Non Member) $240 MBAV Member $3365 MBAV Member + Incolink contributor Non-Member + Incolink contributor Non Member $9130 PLEASE NOTE: Do not attract Incolink subsidy The student tuition fees as published are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Eligible Incolink contributors are current Incolink financial members who pay into the Incolink Training Levy. VTG Subsidised Training is the same rate for both Members and Non Members. VTG Concession rates are available to individuals who hold a health care card or pensioner card or Veterans Gold card and who meet all other eligibility requirements. For up-to-date information please contact or [email protected]. Page 5 of 7

6 Required Books The texts below are required for the CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and course and also the Building Practitioners Board assessment interview. National Construction Code Vol 1 and Vol 2* AS Timber Framing Manual Part 2* AS Timber Framing Manual Part 4* Guide to Standards and Tolerances Hancock s Roof Guide Take Out a Contract Guide to the New Homes Contract Building Act 1993 Building Regulations 2006 (inc Bushfire Regulations) Domestic Contracts Act 1995 Domestic Building Contract Regulations 2007 Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 OHS Regulations * Books marked with an asterisk cannot be downloaded from government websites. These cost approximately $535 - $630. Prices vary for Master Builders Members and Non-Members. This is in addition to the course fee. The cost of purchasing all required texts is $650 $1000. If students purchase all required texts in one transaction before the course start date, they will receive a 5% discount. For a copy of the Publication Order Form please contact or [email protected] Further Study Opportunities Study Pathways at Master Builders Association of Victoria Other relevant courses that students could undertake to further their career and/or industry knowledge following completion of this course include: CPC40308 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating) CPC50308 Diploma in Building and Construction (Management) Project Management for Building and Construction (short course) Preparing Tenders (short course). These courses provide students with: The underpinning skills and knowledge for domestic and/or commercial registration in Victoria Industry accepted qualifications for roles such as site manager and estimator Knowledge and skills to manage small businesses effectively, manage human and physical resources during building and construction projects and manage safe work practices. Page 6 of 7

7 For help in selecting the correct combination of courses for your requirements or for further career advice, contact the Training Department on (03) Withdrawing from your course If you decide not to complete the full qualification, you must notify us of this in writing. You will be issued with a Statement of Attainment listing all the units you completed successfully. Master Builders Training Policies and Procedures Master Builders encourages all individuals with disabilities to apply for training courses in accordance with the requirements of the Equal Opportunity Act (Vic) 2010 and related legislation. Master Builders further encourages individuals from all social, racial, cultural and educational backgrounds to apply. To read more about Master Builders training policies and procedures, refer to Page 7 of 7