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CPC40508 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)

CPC40508 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)

This course is designed to meet the needs of site managers and supervisors in the building and construction industry. It will provide participants with the practical skills and knowledge to work as a site manager/supervisor in the building industry. You will learn how to read and interpret plans and specifications, plan for construction work, lead and supervise work teams. You will gain knowledge about building codes and standards and structural principles related to low rise residential and commercial buildings.

To achieve the qualification CPC40508 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management) there are 15 units of competency, comprising of 9 compulsory units and 6 elective units, which must be completed. The units offered by Back to Basics to complete the Qualification are:

Core Units
CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
CPCCBC4002A Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4007A Plan building or construction work
CPCCBC4008A Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009A Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010A Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions
CPCCBC4011A Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions
CPCCBC4012A Read and interpret plans and specifications
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness

Elective Units
CPCCBC4017A Arrange resources and prepare for the building or construction project
CPCCBC4018A Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4021A Minimise waste on the building and construction site
CPCCBC4024A Resolve business disputes
CPCCBC4025A Manage personal work priorities and professional development
CPCCBC4026A Arrange building applications and approvals
CPCSUS4001A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBPMG407A Apply risk management techniques
BSBWRT401A Write complex documents

Back to Basics clusters the required units of competencies into the following modules:

Content
Module Name
Module 1 – Legal Requirements
Module 2 – Plans, Specifications and Structural Principles
Module 3 – Safety and Risk Management
Module 4 – Site and Resource Management
Module 5 – Site Supervision and Team Management

Job Roles
On successful completion of this course the participant will have the skills and knowledge required to perform the role of a Building Site Manager or Building Site Supervisor.

Employability Skills

Employability Skill Industry/Enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

  • Communication: that contributes to productive and harmonious relations across employees and customers
  • Teamwork: that contributes to productive working relationships and outcomes
  • Problem solving: that contributes to productive outcomes
  • Initiative and enterprise: that contributes to innovative outcomes
  • Planning and organising: that contributes to long and short-term strategic planning
  • Self management: that contributes to employee satisfaction and growth
  • Learning: That contributes to ongoing improvement and expansion in employee and companyoperations and outcomes
  • Technology: that contributes to the effective carrying out of tasks

Delivery
All Back to Basics programs are delivered by distance learning, they are designed to suit the person who has not been involved in formal study for a long period of time. Adult education is our specialty and so is the Building and Construction Industry.

Students learn at their own pace and enjoy the full support of our Student Services. People who have not done any study for many years have found this method of learning builds confidence and successful outcomes.

You are assured of a full support base from our experienced personnel. Our trainers are available to assist participants via email, in writing or by telephone throughout the duration of the course.

Support Workshops
Back to Basics provides Support Workshops in major regional areas at regular intervals e.g. Quarterly.

Should you need further assistance other than those provided by our trainers via email, or telephone – we are able to register you in a workshop. The workshops are conducted as an appointment only session.

For example: Back to Basics will advise when a workshop is being conducted in your area, if you wish to take advantage of having a face to face meeting with a Tutor – contact Back to Basics and book an appointment. These sessions will provide you with 30 minutes of one on one time to clarify any queries – provide guidance and help you stay motivated.

How do you get started?

Register by calling Back to Basics on 1300 855 713 with your payment details (cheque, credit card or direct deposit).

Receive your first module text as soon as registration is processed, 1 – 2 days from receipt of payment.

Walk through assessment booklet provided with the assistance of our student support service; this should take approximately 4 – 6 hours per week over a period of 4 – 6 weeks per module.

Complete your assessment booklet and forward to Back to Basics for marking. All assessments are marked with detailed comments and recommendations to enhance your business and site operations.

For further information regarding this program please call 1300 855 713 or leave a message on our contact page.