INTERNATIONAL

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

CRICOS Code: 104666D
National Code: CPC40120


Description

Become a professional builder or construction manager in the low-rise sector with this Certificate IV from TAFE SA. This nationally recognised qualification is a core requirement, along with trade experience, for getting your South Australian Building Work Supervisor Registration. The builder is the person at the heart of a build and takes responsibility for all aspects of the job from planning to ensuring a successful outcome. The course covers finances, planning and estimating, contracts and schedules, legal requirements, OHS compliance, structural principles, and key aspects of managing a small business. Building Work Supervisors make sure that all building work performed meets the required building standards. Supervisors must be registered and approved by Consumer and Business Services (CBS).

Duration (incl. holidays)
Semester(s)
Teaching Duration
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78 weeks
3
60 weeks
Campus / Location
Study Mode
Contact Hours
Study Load
Commences
Scheduled

Course Admission Requirements
(for International Applications)

Course Notes

  • Students will be required to hold a current White Card or obtain one in the first term of the course ($150). Currency must be maintained throughout your studies to enable access to live worksites where required.

Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

Duration
Tuition Fees
Incidental Fees*
Semester 1
AUD $6906
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Semester 2
AUD $6907
-
Semester 3
AUD $6907
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Fee Totals
AUD $20720
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Total Course Cost
AUD $20720

Note: TAFE SA course tuition and other fees/costs are subject to regular increases and are reviewed annually. TAFE SA accepts applications for courses commencing beyond the current year, course, tuition and other fees/costs for these years will apply once published. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to alter, amend or delete any fee, course, admission requirement, mode of delivery, duration or other arrangement without prior notice. If the study duration is extended beyond the period of the student’s visa the student will be liable for visa and related costs, eg medical examinations, OSHC and living expenses.

Overseas Students Health Cover

All overseas students are required to have Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Students Health Cover.

  • Employment Outcomes

    Builder, Construction Manager.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (CPC40120)
    This qualification covers finances, building codes and standards, safety, contracts, schedules, materials, legal requirements, structural principles and interpreting plans. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 11 core units and 8 elective units.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings
  • Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings 18
    Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings 22
    Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects 50
    Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects 40
    Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions 200
    Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace 40
    Minimise waste on the building and construction site 20
    Plan building and construction work 40
    Prepare simple building sketches and drawings 40
    Read and interpret plans and specifications 30
    Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects 40

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply project quality management techniques 40
    Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects 60
    Manage finances for new business ventures 60
    Produce labour and material schedules for ordering 40
    Resolve business disputes 20
    Select, prepare and administer a construction contract 50
    Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects 40
    Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings 42

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    Affordable living
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    Adelaide is home to over 30,000 international students and has a strong and growing reputation as an education city. In addition to TAFE SA, Adelaide is home to six world-leading universities: The University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, Torrens University Australia and CQ University Australia.

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    Adelaide’s pristine sandy beaches are just a 20 minute tram ride from the city centre. On hot summer days, you can study in the day and take the tram to have dinner at the beach and watch the sunset with friends.

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    Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia making it often possible for students to live in the heart of the city or just outside. This means more time is spent studying and less time travelling.

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    Adelaide is a flat city so it is ideal for walking or cycling. Its grid layout makes it almost impossible to get lost! There are free trams and buses around the city centre. International students can show their ID to get cheaper tickets.

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    Beautiful weather

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