Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Qualification
National Code:
CPC40108
CPC40108
State Code:
W605
W605
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
19/05/2011
Approved Date
28/07/2009
Stream of Study
Trade Technician/Supervisory or Equivelant (3300)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
680
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/05/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
15 units of competency are required for award of the qualification:12 compulsory units plus
3 elective units
The electives may be selected as follows:
- all three electives may be selected from the general electives
- one of the three elective units may be selected from a Certificate IV qualification in another endorsed Training Package or within CPC08 Construction, plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package, ensuring the industry context of the qualification is maintained
- one of the three elective units may be selected from either Certificate III or Diploma level
Additional units of competency may be required to meet builder registration requirements in various States and Territories.
1. Compulsory Units
All 12 units must be completed
2. Elective Units
3 units to be chosen
The elective units listed are ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9255 | CPCCBC4018A | Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9252 | CPCCBC4015A | Prepare specifications for all construction works | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W9249 | CPCCBC4012A | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W261 | BCG40106 | Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W740 | CPC40110 | Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CPC40108 taken from the Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package CPC08 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
1. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available on the national training website NTIS or the future training.gov.au.
2. This model training program was entered into STARS by VETT&L, Department of Education and Training on 28/7/2009.
1. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available on the national training website NTIS or the future training.gov.au.
2. This model training program was entered into STARS by VETT&L, Department of Education and Training on 28/7/2009.
Entry Requirements
No information
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