Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Specialist Trades)
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Specialist Trades)
CPC40611
D416
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 17/01/2017 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 09/12/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 07/02/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of experienced tradespersons seeking to expand their skills in a diverse range of technical areas. The qualification also reflects the needs of tradespersons responsible for managing projects.
Occupational titles may include:
Building manager and supervisor
Heritage restorer
Crane operator
Rigger.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry. An entry requirement for the Heritage restoration stream is completion of one of the following Certificate III qualifications or their equivalent:
Bricklaying/Blocklaying
Carpentry or Carpentry and Joinery
Painting and Decorating
Solid Plastering
Stonemasonry (Monumental/Installation).
An entry requirement for the Refractory bricklaying stream is completion of the Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying or equivalent.
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
Additional units of competency may be required to meet builder registration requirements in various States and Territories.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in fifteen (15) units of competency:- four (4) common core units
- all core units for one (1) of the following streams:
- heritage restoration [six (6) units]
- refractory bricklaying [two (2) units]
- crane operations [two (2) units]
- rigging [two (2) units]
- elective units [number to take the total number of units completed to fifteen (15)].
The elective units may be selected as follows:
- all electives may be selected from the listed below
- two (2) of the required number of elective units may be selected from a Certificate III, IV or Diploma qualification in another endorsed Training Package or within CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package, ensuring the industry context of the qualification is maintained.
Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list
1. Common Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9271 | CPCCBC4034A | Apply codes and standards to building trade and services contracting | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0898 | BSBOHS404B | Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9241 | CPCCBC4004A | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WE971 | CPCCBC4012B | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Heritage Restoration Stream Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed when selecting the Heritage restoration stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9272 | CPCCBC4035A | Initiate the heritage works process | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W9274 | CPCCBC4037A | Prepare drawings for heritage works | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9277 | CPCCBC4040A | Prepare report for heritage restoration work | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W9273 | CPCCBC4036A | Prepare to undertake the heritage restoration process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9275 | CPCCBC4038A | Prepare work plans for restoration work | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W9276 | CPCCBC4039A | Undertake the heritage restoration process | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Refractory Bricklaying Stream
Two (2) units must be completed when selecting the Refractory Bricklaying Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9279 | CPCCBC4042A | Construct a fire brick wall and arch using refractory materials | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W9278 | CPCCBC4041A | Undertake preparations for refractory work | 15 | Unit of competency |
4. Crane Operations Stream
Two (2) units must be completed when selecting the Crane Operations Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9433 | CPCCLTC4002A | Licence to operate a self-erecting tower crane | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W9432 | CPCCLTC4001A | Licence to operate a tower crane | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Rigging Stream
Two (2) units must be completed when selecting the Rigging Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9431 | CPCCLSF4001A | Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding advanced level | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9428 | CPCCLRG4001A | Licence to perform rigging advanced level | 24 | Unit of competency |
6. Elective Units
Units may be chosen from the elective units listed below to bring the total number of units required to fifteen (15).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W610 | CPC40608 | Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Specialist Trades) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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