Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Overview

This course is a pathway, providing the learning and skills for students to apply to become a registered/licensed builder. Upon receiving registration, you'll be qualified to undertake roles such as foreman, site supervisor or site manager. You'll gain knowledge in all aspects of building and construction, including (but not limited to) creating and interpreting plans, labour and material schedules, contracts, site management, structural principles, and legal requirements. This is a great steppingstone to gaining your builder's licence!

The Downer Building and Construction Women's Scholarship is available to two women studying this course in 2025. Follow the link to explore eligibility criteria and application details - Downer Scholarship

Duration

PART-TIME: 12 MONTHS

Requirements

None, however we recommend that you have some relevant industry knowledge.

Assessment

Assessment is done both on-campus and online. The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student's needs will be selected.

Skills Developed

• Manage small business finances
• Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
• Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace
• Select and prepare a construction contract
• Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects
• Plan building or construction work
• Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects
• Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• Apply structural principles to residential and commercial low rise constructions
• Read and interpret plans and specifications

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'Apply Now' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

The Downer Building and Construction Women's Scholarship is available to two women studying this course in 2025. Follow the link to explore eligibility criteria and application details - Downer Scholarship

Careers

• Builder
• Site Supervisor
• Construction manager

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process