Course Information
This course will give you the technical qualifications you need to apply for various building licences through the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
This reflects the role of builders, site managers and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses who apply knowledge of structural principles, codes, standards and legal requirements to building and construction projects.
Course Categories:
The QBCC requires the following technical qualifications to obtain supervisor, builder and builders restricted licences:
QBCC Licence | Technical Qualification Summary |
Builder (Low Rise) | Full qualification CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) |
Builder Low Rise Site Supervisor | 10 specific units of competency from CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) |
Builder Restricted to Shop fitting | 10 specific units of competency from CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) |
Builder Restricted to Kitchen, bathroom & laundry | 7 specific units of competency from CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) |
Builder Restricted to Structural Landscaping | 7 specific units of competency from CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) |
Builder Restricted to Special Structures (Shade Sails) | 7 specific units of competency from CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) |
Builder Restricted to Special Structures (Signs) | 7 specific units of competency from CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) |
For more information about QBCC licences please phone QBCC 139 333 or visit https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/licences/apply-licence.
11 core units
8 elective units
CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
CPCCBC4002 (Recording) Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4007 Plan building or construction work
CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4021 Minimise waste on the building and construction site
CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings
CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4052 (Recording) Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
CPCCC04001 Supervise concreting work
CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
We are able to offer three delivery options to fit around your current work and family commitments – please choose from one of the three following options or a blend of all three. Participants must be committed to progress using these delivery options.
1. Virtual Classroom held each Monday and / or Tuesday evening 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm online with one of our experienced trainers.
2. Face to Face Training held each Wednesday and / or Thursday evening 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm at our Currumbin campus.
3. Self-paced online.
Choose one or a blend of all three.
Participants in this program are required to be currently employed in the construction industry and hold a Certificate III trade qualification or equivalent.
Participants must be committed to attending face-to-face masterclasses either at the Currumbin Campus or via Zoom Virtual Classroom.
What do I need as a student….
There are a number of factors that will determine the cost of your training:
Please see our CSQ Funding page for more information.
This course enables the students to further their studies into higher AQF level e.g. Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
The employment pathways offered by completing this program include:
To enrol on one of our courses, please complete the expression of interest below and one of our training consultants will get back to you.
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