Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Certificate IV · 1–1.5 years
The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) — code CPC40120 — is a supervisor-level qualification covering site management, building codes, contract administration, and the technical knowledge needed to plan and oversee small-to-medium residential and commercial projects.
What’s covered
- Plan-reading and quantity surveying
- Building codes and the National Construction Code
- Workplace health and safety on construction sites
- Subcontract and contract administration
- Estimating and tendering
- Site supervision
How it differs from the Diploma
The Certificate IV provides the foundation; the Diploma of Building and Construction adds the project-management depth needed for the registered builder pathway. They’re often delivered as a packaged 18–24 month program.
Entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent (institute-specific)
- IELTS 5.5 (or institute equivalent)