Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (CPC40110)[International Student] — Builder Registration Training

CRICOS CODE 074269C

No previous industry experience is required to undertake this course.

This course is for people interested in a career in Building and Construction (low rise residential) as:

• Building  Administrator
• Planner
• Estimator
• Co-ordinator
• Project Supervisor
• A pathway to registration as a Building Practitioner (Registered Residential Builder)

In this course you will be trained in how to read plans and specifications, understand and manage contracts, estimate resources, respond to tenders, plan and schedule projects, and apply relevant Government Acts and Regulations. You will also learn how to use the various computer packages commonly used in the industry.

Possible roles this will lead to include, but are not limited to, housing supervisor, quantity surveyor, estimator or scheduler, purchasing officer, contract administrator, building consultant, builder – self employed, registered Building Practitioner* (Low Rise).

*Refer to the Building Commission of Victoria for the terms and conditions of registration

PREREQUISITE	18 years old or above. Minimum Year 12 or equivalent. No industry experience required. Minimum IELTS of 5.5, or equivalent. All students are required to have their own Laptop and a USB wireless internet connection Minimum computer skills required as follows: create folders and sub folders save files in the desire location in the computer rename files delete files and folders install programs download files from the internet and save in the desire location zip and unzip files basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel 2007 or 2010. work with different browser e.g Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome. Recommended texts to be purchased by student: National Construction Code Vol 2. For those clients who wish to sit for the builders exam https://services.abcb.gov.au/abcbshop/ The Australian House Building Manual 7th Edition by Allan Staines (ISBN: 978-187521730-4). For those student who have limited prior experience in the construction industry http://www.herronbooks.com/australian-house-building-manual-7th-edition/shop/23/item/6/7815/ Detail Prerequisite List
DURATION	49 weeks (including holidays)Classes are on average at least 20 hours per week(20 hours per week is considered to be full time study)
ASSESSMENT METHODS	Assignments, projects and tests
COURSE FEES	$11,666.00 (Australian dollars)Course Fees cover tuition fees, computing program and all course materials.Application Fee $150.Fees are quoted as at August 2011 and are subject to change.(All amounts are in Australian dollars)

Delivery

This qualification is delivered within a classroom environment supplemented by worksite visits and inspections. A training plan detailing the training dates and associated units of competency will be provided at your induction day.

How To Apply

Download the Application Form

Complete the application form and return it to TIV with the following certified documents:

· Evidence of IELTS certification 5.5 or equivalent

· Copy of passport

· Copy of visa

· Certified copies of your highest academic qualifications translated into English

· Letter of release (if transferring from another training provider)

· Credit transfer evidence (if applicable)

· Recognition of prior learning application (if applicable)

· Copy of OSHC (if currently held)

All documents must be certified by or by your agent or authorised organisation and returned to TIV. If your documents are not certified, you must provide the originals to TIV by:

• Mail: PO Box 3158, Newport West, Victoria 3015, Australia
  OR
• Email: info@tradeinstitute.vic.edu.au
  OR
• Fax: +61 (0) 3 9399 9566
  OR
• In person to TIV at 195 Champion Road, Williamstown North, VIC 3016

 

In This Course You Will Cover These Units

Module Name	Unit Name	Unit Code
1. Building and Construction Spreadsheets	Create and use simple spreadsheets (E)	BSBITU202A
2. Interpret Plans and Specifications	Read and interpret plans and specifications (C)	CPCCBC4012A
3. Site Management and Sustainable Building	Plan building or construction work (C)Conduct on site supervision of building projects (C)Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures (E)	CPCCBC4007ACPCCBC4008ACPCCBC4020A
4. Structural Building Principles and Building Codes	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process (C)Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions (C)Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions (C)	CPCCBC4001ACPCCBC4010ACPCCBC4011A
5. Estimating	Identify and produce estimated costs for building projects (C)Produce labour and materials schedules for ordering (C)Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects (C)	CPCCBC4004ACPCCBC4005ACPCCBC4006A
6. Contracts and Legal Requirements	Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects (C)Select and prepare a construction contract (C)	CPCCBC4009ACPCCBC4003A
7. Occupational Health and Safety	Manage occupational health and safety in the workplace (C)	CPCCBC4002A
8. Manage Your Business and Finances	Plan small business finances (E)Manage small business finances (C)Undertake small business planning (E)Monitor and manage small business operations (E)	BSBSMB402ABSBSMB406ABSBSMB404ABSBSMB405A

• (C) = Core (E) = Elective

Required Information for International Students

Please refer to Required Information.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

• Have you been working in the building and construction industry?’
• Do you have a minimum of 4 years experience in this field?
• Are you interested in having your experience assessed as to whether it counts towards your qualification?

If so, TIV offers prospective students the opportunity to obtain RPL on current skills. Please refer to the following RPL Information to find out more.

Credit Transfer (CT)

• Do you hold a qualification for one or more of the units on offer?
• Do you have a certificate or statement of attainment showing these results?
• Do you wish to complete your qualification?

Prospective students may be eligible to receive credit transfer based on existing qualifications. Applicants should provide CT evidence to TIV at the time of application.