CPC40120 CERTIFICATE IV IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
for domestic students at WMIT
Status: Current
Course Overview
The CPC40120 Diploma of Building and Construction is designed for domestic students in Australia looking to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to work in the building and construction industry. This qualification prepares you for roles involving building supervision, site management, construction planning, contract administration, and quality management across a range of residential and commercial construction projects.
The qualification covers key areas of building and site management, including structural principles, Australian building codes and standards, legal requirements, construction planning, workplace safety, quality control, and the coordination of construction activities. You will develop the skills needed to plan and supervise safe construction work, manage construction resources and specialised trades, and support the successful delivery of building projects.
Depending on the packaging options selected, career opportunities may include Builder, Construction Supervisor, Site Manager, Site Supervisor, and Leading Hand. The qualification can support career progression within the Australian building and construction industry and provide a pathway towards further industry responsibilities and relevant builder registration requirements.
Before entering a construction work site, completion of the required general construction industry induction training is necessary. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets the general induction training requirement for construction work.
Important: Additional units of competency may be required to meet builder registration requirements in different Australian States and Territories. Registration requirements vary depending on the location and scope of building work.
Program Overview
Entry Requirements
- WMIT has the following entry requirements:
- 18 years or older at commencement of course.
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN): applicants must complete the WMIT LLN assessment and demonstrate a level suitable for a AQF Level 4 qualification
- Satisfactorily completed ELICOS at to at least Upper Intermediate level
- Completed equivalent of Australian Year 11 qualification from any of the English-speaking countries such as Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
- Completion of any Australian AQF Certificate III or higher qualification
- Additional Requirements:
- The applicant must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent
Training Pathway & Employment Pathway
- After achieving this qualification, individuals could progress to:
- Diploma of Building and Construction OR
- Any other equivalent qualification
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Employment Pathway:
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to potentially gain employment as a: - Builder
- Construction Supervisor
- Leading Hand
To attain this qualification with Building specialisation, 19 units must be achieved, consisting of 11 core and 8 elective units listed:
Course Credit
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WMIT can grant you credit towards your course for units of competency that you have already completed with another RTO or authorised issuing organisation.
We can also grant you Credit for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course and the subject or unit you have completed. - There is no charge to apply for Credit.
- To apply, fill in the Credit Application Form and submit it as part of your enrolment.
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*Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on Course Credit.
International students should be aware that if credit is granted, the course duration will be adjusted and confirmation will be provided in writing.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.
- WMIT has a process that has been structured to minimise the time and cost to applicants and provides a supportive approach to students wishing to take up this option. You should ideally apply for RPL at the time of enrolment, but you may also apply up to 2 weeks into your course.
- During the entry process and interview stage, WMIT will discuss the process and options for RPL with you. Suitability is often determined by how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.
- A trainer/assessor will be available to assist you throughout this process.
- *Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on RPL. International students should be aware that if RPL is granted, the course duration will be adjusted and confirmation will be provided in writing.
Training & Placement Arrangements
Training Arrangements
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Class sessions are planned to ensure that student have a mixture of practical and theoretical components and those classes cater for a wide variety of learning styles. Additionally, workplace practices and environments will be regularly simulated and used to conduct skills based assessments in accordance with unit requirements.
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WMIT organises face to face training of 20 hours per week, all the international student must attend the classes to comply with student visa conditions.
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Homework tasks may include research, readings from related textbooks and continuing to work on assessment tasks.
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Students are provided with the Learner Guides for each unit to students to support their learning (these are included in the course fees).
Additional Support & Assessment Arrangements
Additional Support
All students will complete a language literacy and numeracy assessment at orientation to determine their learning support needs. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help you achieve competency. Where additional support needs have been identified an Individual Support Plan will be developed which may include:
Provision of additional support services will be provided where necessary to enable students to participate in the same way as any other person regardless of whether support services have been required.
Assessment Arrangement
There are a variety of assessment methods used for this qualification including:
Course Details
Delivery Mode
This course will be delivered in a blended format, combining online and face-to-face training.
Delivery Location
Level 10, 474 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
AQF Level - V
Duration 6 - 12 Months
Course Fee
- Promotional Tuition Fees: $4000.00
- Enrolment Fee: $250.00
Payment Plan
- Non-refundable enrolment deposit (prior to commencement) – $250
- 4 equal instalments of tuition fee before the start of every term
Additional charges apply if students require
- Additional copies of a student’s qualification/record of results and/or statement of attainment. A cost of $50 per document applies, and $70 if express post is required.
- Printing costs may be required to complete assessments. Students may print and copy on campus for a cost of 15c per page; however, they may also use other printing facilities.
RPL Costs
- Charge per unit of competency – $400
- Nationally Recognised Training does not incur GST.
- Students will only be eligible to receive their qualification if fees have been paid in full and all course requirements have been met.
- *Please refer to your Student Handbook for our Fees and Refunds Policy.
Other costs (not included) to be aware of
- Please refer to the student handbook for guidance in relation to budgeting and planning.
- USB drives that students are required to use to submit their assessments. Students may bring their own or purchase nearby.
- Notebooks/pens/laptops* or other general stationery required for students to complete their work.
- *A note about computers: Many homework and assessment tasks require access to a computer and the internet; therefore, it is recommended that students bring or purchase a laptop if possible.
Inclusions
- Unless otherwise specified, tuition fees include all training and assessment as well as required resources and textbooks necessary for students to achieve the qualification or course in which they are enrolling.
- If students don’t have their own, they can use nearby public facilities, which are listed in the Student Handbook for their convenience. It is optional for students to bring a laptop to class; some students may choose to do so to keep their notes organised, but where a computer is required for class activities, the trainer/assessor will arrange to book the college computers for class sessions.
Enquire About This Course
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If you would like to enrol into this course, please contact our office to obtain a Student Enrolment Form or for a confidential discussion
Phone: +61 3 91318789 Email: info@wmit.edu.au - Confident to move forward? Apply now to confirm your enrolment.