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Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

National Code: BCG40106
Centre: Building and Furniture Studies
Location: Elgar Campus, Industry Site
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Building


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What does this course involve?

This course is designed for those looking for a career in small-medium building businesses involved in low-rise domestic and commercial projects (limited).

You’ll learn essential technical knowledge such as applying building codes and standards, manage Occupational Health and Safety requirements and identify and produce costs for building and construction.

Learn how to select and prepare construction contracts, procure construction materials and conduct onsite supervision.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may lead to employment opportunities as a:

  • Para- professional in domestic building
  • Building works supervisor (domestic unlimited or low-rise commercial)
  • Domestic building contractor employee
  • Registered Building Practitioner


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into a related diploma or advanced diploma course.

Can I apply?

  • You must have successfully completed Year 11 of education, or equivalent
  • No prior knowledge of the construction industry is necessary

Applications are invited from:

  • Apprentices who have or are due to complete relevant Certificate III qualification
  • People seeking registration in domestic building (limited or unlimited)
  • People seeking registration in commercial low rise building (limited)
  • Young people seeking a para-professional career in the domestic or low rise commercial building sector

How do I apply?

Direct Entry - Beginning and mid-year entry

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Assessment of Application

Length of course

The length of this course depends on your prior knowledge and skills. The typical length of this is

  • Part time - 1 year (Friday plus 2 evenings)

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus, Industry Site

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Self Funded  $AUD contact the Institute

Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Project work
  • Examination or testing
  • Workplace Assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

Units of Competency

Core Semester 1

BCGBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low-rise building projects 40 hr
BCGBC4002A Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace 40 hr
BCGBC4004A Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects 60 hr
BCGBC4007A Plan building or construction work 40 hr
BCGBC4010A Apply structural principles to residential low-rise constructions 160 hr

Elective Semester 1

BCGBC4014A Prepare simple building sketches and drawings 40 hr
BCGBC4018A Apply site surveys and set out procedures to building and construction projects 40 hr

Core Semester 2

BCGBC4003A Select and prepare a construction contract 40 hr
BCGBC4005A Produce labour and material schedules for ordering 40 hr
BCGBC4006A Select, procure and store construction materials for low-rise projects 40 hr
BCGBC4008A Conduct on-site supervision of the building and construction project. 40 hr
BCGBC4009A Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects 50 hr
BCGBC4011A Apply structural principles to commercial low-rise constructions 80 hr
BSBSBM406A Manage finances 50 hr

Elective Semester 2

BCGBC4020A Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures 40 hr

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