This Double Qualification is the qualification required to apply for a builders licence if you are not a Carpenter or Bricklayer.

The CPC40120- Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) is designed to meet the needs of builders and supervisors of small to medium-sized building businesses, and those looking at furthering their career as a builder.

The builder may also be the appropriately licensed person with responsibility under the relevant building licensing authority in the State or Territory. Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and additional requirements to attainment of this qualification may be required.

Occupational titles may include:

• Builder
• Construction manager.

CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) requires assessment of units of competency that address the skills and knowledge of a builder in the construction industry. Industry requires that assessment for all units of competency be undertaken in a real or accurately simulated workplace environment.

Participants resources that are required 

All participants of Best Option Training are required to complete and Language, Literacy and Numeracy test to the level of the qualification.

All participants will need basic computer skills and access to Wi-Fi and a laptop or computer with a web camera, as all assessments are completed online.

Are there any entry requirements?

• Participants should have a minimum of four years’ experience working in a relevant role, and must hold a current Construction Induction (White) Card and/or a Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely in the Construction Industry.
• All participants must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). To obtain yours, go to www.usi.gov.au and follow the prompts to create your USI. Enter your Unique Student Identifier (USI) (if you already have one) You may already have a USI if you have done any nationally recognised training, which could include training at work, completing a first aid course or RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) course, getting a white card, or studying at a TAFE or training organisation. It is important that you try to find out whether you already have a USI before attempting to create a new one. You should not have more than one USI. To check if you already have a USI, use the ‘Forgotten USI’ link on the USI website at https://www.usi.gov.au/faqs/i-have-forgotten-my-usi/.
• You are currently working on active construction projects
• You have more than three (3) years’ experience in the building and construction industry (experience must be within the last ten (10) years)
• You must be 15 years or older

How much does it cost?

How is it delivered?

Blended Delivery. A mix of both online and face to face learning.

Self-paced online study. Online learning provides options for participants to learn in a self-paced environment. Perfect for those with busy schedules.

Tailored solutions. Need customised study options? We have tailored options to meet you or your staff needs. Ask our experienced consultants how we can tailor a program to meet your busy schedule, lifestyle, and budget.

Where is it?

Best Option Training purpose-built Education Centre in Villawood.

What do I get from it?

Upon successful completion participants receive a Statement of Attainment for CPC40120 Cert IV in Building and Construction and CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction.

There may be some overlap depending on electives. Contact us to plan your units.

To achieve CPC40120 Cert IV in Building and Construction, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

• 19 units of competency:

• 11 core units
• 8 elective units.

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

Prerequisite units

An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.

To achieve CPC50220 Diploma of Building and construction, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

• 27 units of competency:

• 24 core units
• 3 elective units

• a maximum of 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.

Prerequisite units

An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.

What do I need to bring?

• 100 points of identification
• A pen
• Closed footwear
• High visibility shirt or vest
• Students are required to have access to the internet and a computer with a webcam.

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