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Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) Course Structure

There are 16 units in this construction course. Course Units 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, Produce and Store Construction Materials for Low Rise Projects Plan Building or Construction Work Construct On-Site Supervision of Building and Construction Projects Apply Legal Requirements to Building and Construction Projects Apply Structural Principles to Residential Low Rise Constructions Apply Structural Principles to Commercial Low Rise Constructions Read And Interpret Plans and Specifications Manage Small Business Finances Apply Quality Management Techniques Manage Projects Prepare and Evaluate Tender Documents

Articulation

As a graduate of this course, you'll gain credit towards Holmesglen's Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) course, and may apply for direct articulation into this diploma program. For more information, contact a SEEK Learning consultant.

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Recognised, Accredited Qualification

This course has been developed in association with the building industry, giving you knowledge and skills that are relevant and up-to-date.

The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) is government-accredited and recognised by the Building Practitioners Board (BPB) for registration as a domestic builder in Victoria.

If you live or intend to work outside of Victoria, you'll need to verify if this course meets the licensing requirements of the building regulatory body in your state or territory. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information.

Skills You'll Gain

This course is designed to meet the needs of builders and managers of small-to-medium building businesses.

Among other things, you'll learn how to:

• Select and prepare appropriate construction contracts for low-rise construction projects
• Establish the estimated costs of acquiring materials and labour on construction sites
• Plan on-site activities, including employing resources and developing documentation and advice for relevant authorities concerning residential and commercial projects
• Read and interpret plans and specifications for medium-rise residential and commercial projects to inform estimation, planning and supervisory activities
• Manage finances for a small business
• Conduct an OHS risk analysis, including inspecting workplaces for hazards
• Develop and implement responses to mitigate any OHS risks

Problem-based learning is utilised throughout the program, enabling you to gain practical knowledge and skills.

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Graduate Job-ready

Holmesglen aims to produce graduates with real-life skills that are immediately applicable in the working world.

This building course includes both problem-based projects and industry examples to develop your independent learning and problem-solving skills.

During your course, you'll work through a series of problems focusing on contemporary and practice-related issues.

Career opportunities for graduates include:

• Registered building practitioner
• Building works supervisor
• Para-professional in domestic building
• Domestic building contractor employee

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information.

Flexible Study through SEEK Learning

Holmesglen offers building and construction courses by correspondence in partnership with SEEK Learning.

This partnership enables you to fit your learning around your life, so you study when and where you want, and graduate with the exact same qualification gained on campus.

This construction course is self-paced so you can study at a pace that suits you. You have a maximum of two years to complete the course.

With six start dates a year, you can start your course at a time that suits you. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for upcoming start dates.

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Finance Options

This Holmesglen course is Austudy and Abstudy-approved.

In addition, SEEK Learning offers eligible students a finance option from Lombard Finance in Australia, so you can pay for your construction course over time.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information.

About Holmesglen

Holmesglen, Victoria's largest provider of TAFE courses, offers an extensive range of programs and is regarded as one of Australia's leading tertiary education institutions.

Holmesglen is renowned for delivering courses that give you the right blend of skills and knowledge to enter or move up in the building and construction industry.

Find out more about Holmesglen.

Enquire now for more course details, including fees and career options.