CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) CRICOS Course Code: 116074G

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

Our Entry Requirements

Franklin International College has the following entry requirements:  

1. Have completed minimum Senior high school of Year 12 or equivalent.
2. Must be 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.

English Language Requirements

To demonstrate proficiency in English, candidates must fulfill one of the following criteria:

  1. Achieve an IELTS overall score of at least 6.0, or its equivalent. Alternatively, a score
    of 5.5 is acceptable if combined with at least 10 weeks of ELICOS, or a score of 5.0 if
    combined with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS.
  2. Have completed a Certificate IV, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma level qualification
    in Australia within the last 2 years.
  3. Completed a Certificate III or Certificate IV in ESL or EAL from the ESL/EAL
    Framework.
  4. Successfully finished the ELICOS Course: General English at the Upper Intermediate
    Level.

Note – If an International overseas student is unable to provide any of the above evidence
at the time of enrolment, they will be required to complete Franklin International College’s
English Language Proficiency Assessment to ensure that they have the required English
proficiency level for the course in which they want to enrol.

Delivery Mode

This course will be delivered 20 hours a week face-to-face.

Duration and Intakes

This qualification will be delivered over 42 weeks, including 36 weeks of training and assessment spread over 3 terms of 12 weeks and 6 weeks of holidays.

Course Fees

A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the letter of offer and written agreement.

Non-payment of course fees may result in the cancellation of enrolment.

Assessment Methods

Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects, role-plays, observations, logbooks, case studies, and short answer questions.

Note that for international students’ satisfactory course progress is required to meet visa requirements. More information can be found in the Course progress policy and procedure or International Student Handbook.

Equipment: Students must also supply their own laptop with Microsoft Office software e.g., Office 365 Personal that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher. For printing completed assessments, you will need to have your own USB. Please refer to the International Student Handbook for the specification and other technical requirements.

Enrolment Procedure

Please contact our office via www.franklincollege.edu.au to discuss commencement dates, enrolment procedures, payment methods or any course related matters.

Delivery Location

L1 341 Queen St, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000

Intakes Date

Custom Table

Intakes for CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

Term Dates Term Break Intake Dates Mid-term Intake Dates
2024 Monday Sunday Monday Sunday Monday Monday
22-Jul-24 29-Sep-24 22-Jul-24 29-Sep-24 22-Jul-24 26-Aug-24
14-Oct-24 22-Dec-24 14-Oct-24 22-Dec-24 14-Oct-24 18-Nov-24


Term Dates Term Break Intake Dates Mid-term Intake Dates
2025 Monday Sunday Monday Sunday Monday Monday
06-Jan-25 16-Mar-25 17-Mar-25 30-Mar-25 06-Jan-25 10-Feb-25
31-Mar-25 08-Jun-25 09-Jun-25 22-Jun-25 31-Mar-25 05-May-25
14-Oct-24 22-Dec-24 14-Oct-24 22-Dec-24 14-Oct-24 18-Nov-24
15-Sep-25 23-Nov-25 24-Nov-25 07-Dec-25 15-Sep-25 20-Oct-25


Term Dates Term Break Intake Dates Mid-term Intake Dates
2026 Monday Sunday Monday Sunday Monday Monday
08-Dec-25 15-Feb-26 16-Feb-26 1-Mar-26 08-Dec-25 12-Jan-26
02-Mar-26 10-May- 26 11-May- 26 24-May- 26 02-Mar-26 06-Apr-26
25-May- 26 2-Aug-26 03-aug-26 16-aug-26 25-May- 26 29-Jun-26
17-Aug-26 25-Oct-26 26-Oct-26 8-Nov-26 17-Aug-26 21-Sep-26

Enrolment and Orientation

Upon acceptance of a student’s application for enrolment, a letter of offer, as well as a written agreement and tax invoice for the remaining fees, will be forwarded to students. Students must read through all the provided information as it will provide all the necessary information about the course of study. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter will be issued once the signed acceptance of the offer, written agreement and payments are received.

Orientation class will be held one week before the commencement of the course. The orientation class will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.

Equipment Arrangements

Students must also have their own laptop with Microsoft Office software e.g., Office 365 Personal that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher. For printing of completed assessments, students need to have their own USB. Please refer to the International Student Handbook for the specification and other technical requirements. Handbook for the specification and other technical requirements. 

Course Overview 

The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) prepares individuals for roles in managing and overseeing building projects. This qualification covers essential skills such as project planning, cost estimation, site supervision, and understanding building codes
and standards. Graduates will be equipped to manage construction projects efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering quality outcomes. This course is ideal for those aiming to advance their careers in the construction industry, taking on roles that require strong leadership and technical expertise.

Course Structure

The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) requires the successful completion of 19 Units that includes, Eleven (11) Core Units and (8) Eight elective units. Units have been selected in accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements, and qualification level.


Units included in this qualification are:

Unit Code Unit Title Core or Elective
CPCCBC4002 Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace Core
CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects Core
CPCCBC4021 Minimise waste on the building and construction site Core
CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings Core
CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects Core
CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects Core
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications Core
CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings Core
CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings Core
CPCCBC4010* Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions Core
CPCCBC4007 Plan building or construction work Core
CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings Elective
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation Elective
CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering Elective
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques Elective
CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects Elective
CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract Elective
CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects Elective
CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances Elective

Training Arrangements

To meet the course progress requirements students must participate in learning activities and assessment tasks must be satisfactory. Students are required to attend classes for 20 hours a week. Detailed timetable information will be provided to the students during orientation.

Course Credit 

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.franklincollege.edu.au.

For international students, the granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. The result of an application for credit and any changes to fees or course duration will be advised to students in writing.

If course credit is granted following the issuance of the Confirmation of Enrolment, students will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment showing a reduced duration. For any questions about course credit, contact us via info@franklincollege.edu.au.

OSHC 

International students are also required to have Overseas Student Health Cover before
arriving in Australia. Franklin International College provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook.

Complaints and Appeals

Students can access Franklin International College’s Complaints and Appeals policy in the Student Handbook, telephone 1300 841 006 or email to info@franklincollege.edu.au.

Additional Support 

All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency. This includes:

  • Academic and personal support.
  • Referral to external support services

Privacy and Confidentiality 

We strictly abide by all Australian state and federal requirements relating to your privacy and confidentiality including the VET Quality Framework, the Privacy Act 1988, and Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000.