To achieve a CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction a total of nineteen (19) units of competency must be completed comprising eleven (11) Core and eight (8) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
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.
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 842 - 912.
Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
Core units of competency |
CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings | 18 |
CPCCBC4002 | Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace | 40 |
CPCCBC4007 | Plan building or construction work | 40 |
CPCCBC4008 | Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects | 40 |
CPCCBC4009 | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects | 50 |
CPCCBC4010* | Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions | 200 |
CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 30 |
CPCCBC4014 | Prepare simple building sketches and drawings | 40 |
CPCCBC4018 | Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects | 40 |
CPCCBC4021 | Minimise waste on the building and construction site | 20 |
CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings | 22 |
| Total nominal hours for core units | 540 |
Elective units of competency (Select 8) |
Group A - Building | |
BSBPMG422 | Apply project quality management techniques | 40 |
CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer a construction contract | 50 |
CPCCBC4004 | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | 60 |
CPCCBC4005 | Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | 40 |
CPCCBC4006 | Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects | 40 |
CPCSUS4002 | Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings | 42 |
Group B - Site Management | |
CPCCBC4013 | Prepare and evaluate tender documentation | 20 |
CPCCBC4017 | Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project | 20 |
CPCCBC4052 | Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry | 50 |
CPCCCO4001 | Supervise concreting work | 50 |
General Electives | |
CPCCBC5019 | Manage building and construction business finances | 50 |
| Total nominal hours for elective units | 302 - 372 |
| Total nominal hours for the qualification | 842 - 912 |
*CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions has prerequisite requirements of CPCCBC4053 and CPCCBC4001.