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National code: CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) at Nirimba

Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Part Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

1 year 6 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

12 hours

Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

10 hours

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$10,900

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday with evening classes, and Friday with optional evening tutorial. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks, multiple-choice questions, assignments, closed book exams

  • Skills assessments: projects with demonstrations under observation in a simulated or workplace environment

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • There is no work placement for this qualification.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • You will need to provide for yourself the following resources to complete your study:

    • A recent model Notebook computer with WIFI - Windows based preferred
    • Acceptable Standards of Domestic Construction (2012) ISBN: 9780646574479 Publisher: Timber Development Association: $32.50 (Co-Op Bookshop)
    • Building your own Home, A comprehensive guide for owner builders by George Wilkie, Paperback (2011) ISBN: 9781742572161; indicative cost $40
    • Standard Drawing Symbols Abbreviations Graphical Representation NSW TAFE Commission (1999 or later) ISBN 0 7240 3590 7
    • Acceptable Standards of Construction Class 1 & Class 10 Buildings 'Best Practice Reference' (Australian Publication) (2020-2021 Edition) Published by Acceptable Standards of Construction Committee (NSW) https://www.skillspublish.com.au/BK13-01.htm ISBN 978-0-646-57447-9: indicative cost $54

Additional entry requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • There are no additional requirements for this qualification.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 19 units of competency, including 11 core and 8 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings CPCCBC4001

  • Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace CPCCBC4002

  • Plan building and construction work CPCCBC4007

  • Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects CPCCBC4008

Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Nirimba

TAFE NSW Nirimba is located within the Nirimba Education Precinct at Quakers Hill, a short 15 minute walk from the Quakers Hill train station. While being Western Sydney’s major centre for training in building and construction, TAFE NSW Nirimba also caters for the logistics, information technology, child studies, business services, music and entertainment and community services sectors.

Campus address

Eastern Road Quakers Hill 2763

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Quakers Hill Station is 3000 metres from campus.

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Building, bricklaying, roof tiling, carpentry and joinery centre of excellence

  • Dedicated child studies facilities

  • Entertainment Nirimba, a purpose-built contemporary music facility

  • GreenSkills Hub, a state-of-the-art laboratory for environmental sustainability

  • Specialist information technology centre

Student support

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  • Mon 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed