CPC40110

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (Release 8)

Building and Construction (Building)

To gain entry into CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and construction (Building) students are required to:

• possess the required Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills, which are essential to successfully complete this qualification.
• be 18 years and above
• have the white card (Construction Induction Training) before undertaking practical placement.
• May need to possess computer literacy (if opted to undertake online classes)

Note: Students can obtain a white card by undertaking unit of competency CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry from a WorkSafe Victoria approved RTO. (https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/construction-induction-training-white-card).

Optimistic Futures is approved by Work Safe to deliver the Construction Induction Training.

Students are expected to spend at least 100 hours to undertake these activities. Students are expected to undertake practical tasks/activities in a real work environment for which Optimistic Futures has signed MoUs with the employers. Students will participate in the agreed practical placement program in the light of course competency requirements. Students are expected to travel to attend locations different from the delivery site.

Note: All students must possess the White Card (license from WorkSafe Victoria) prior to undertaking practical placement at building and construction site. Prior to applying for the White Card, students need to complete CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry or the updated version CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.

PPE (requirements prior to work/placement at building and construction site) to be managed by students on their own includes:

• eye protection
• hearing protection
• hard hat
• high visibility vest, shirt or jacket
• Steel toe boots

Students are required to undertake face to face, home study, Assessment and research over a period of 30 weeks. Delivery will conclude in 26 weeks and student will have four weeks to submit left over assessments.

On completion of this course, you will be eligible for registration as a licensed builder with the VBA. You may then find roles including:

• Building construction
• Supervision and management
• Contracts administration.

We do not guarantee the desired outcome after successful completion of this qualification. Students are advised to undertake analysis of the market before deciding to start the course.

After completing the qualification, learners would be able to further enroll in any of the following qualifications:

• CPC50210 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
• CPC60220 – Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

• 16 units of competency:
  • 13 core units
  • 3 elective units.

The below table represent Unit code, name and their scheduled hours

The below table represent Unit code, name and their scheduled hours

Note: Optimistic Futures has chosen these Electives based on industry consultation.

• Satisfactory (S) result: the student’s submitted work satisfies the learning requirements and all competency standards for the unit (in accordance with the National Register www.training.gov.au).
• Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) result: the student’s submitted work does not demonstrate their understanding of all competency standards in the unit. If a student receives a ‘not yet satisfactory’ outcome, he or she will receive written feedback from a trainer/assessor, clearly outlining where the gaps are. The student will then be required to rectify these gaps and re-submit their assessment for marking. Students are given two attempts without additional charge.

Once a student receives a satisfactory result for all required assessment tasks a competent (C) outcome will be awarded for the entire unit. The student must demonstrate their understanding of all competency standards in each unit before receiving a competent outcome.

Applicants can apply for recognition of prior learning of their existing skills and knowledge that are relevant to the units of competency within the program. These skills and knowledge may have been obtained through workplace training or experience and may reduce the number of unitsrequired to be completed during the program. Students are encouraged to notify Optimistic Futures of their interest or intention to apply for RPL prior to their enrolment.

Credit transfer applies to situations where learners have completed unit(s) at another provider identical to those in which they plan to enrol. Credit will be granted in accordance with the Credit Transfer procedure. To apply for credit transfer learners must complete the credit transfer application form and attach copies of verified documents to support the application. A reduction in tuition fees will be applied if Credit Transfer is granted. A Credit transfer will also result in reduction in duration of the course.

Detailed student information is provided in our Student Handbook, which is supplied with the enrolment package. This Booklet contains important information about a student’s rights and obligations, such as their right to privacy, a safe training environment, right to complaint or appeal an assessment decision, meeting course progress requirement and maintaining appropriate student behaviour. It is important that person applying for enrolment must have had reviewed this information first.

Students are expected to bring along notebook and pen to take notes, may also bring a laptop.

The standards for Registered Training Organisations require an RTO to inform the prospective students of their right to statutory cooling off period. A statutory cooling off period of 10 days is applicable under Consumer Law to withdraw from a consumer agreement, if the agreement has been through unsolicited marketing and sales tactics. However, it may be noted that we do not engage in any aggressive marketing tactics like door to door marketing, hence Statutory cooling off period will not as such be applicable to our students who have enrolled into a program. However, for refund options students may refer to our refund policy available in Student Handbook.

For information about the refund policy please refers to the student handbook, find it on our website under ‘Student Information’ section or speak to one of our friendly customer services staff.

Face-to-Face

Note: For the avoidance of doubt face to face includes both in-class and online (due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions) delivery.

Each participant enrolling in a course will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number to obtain their certificate or qualification when studying nationally recognised training in Australia. A USI gives you access to your online USI account which will help keep all your training records together. Certificates and Statements of Attainment cannot be issued without this number.