Certificate IV & Diploma Courses

CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)

The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management) is tailored for individuals seeking to build the skills and knowledge required to take on supervisory and management roles within the building and construction industry. This qualification prepares learners to oversee and coordinate residential or commercial construction projects, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Australian building codes and regulations.

Students will develop expertise in:

  • Supervising on-site operations and managing subcontractors.
  • Applying and monitoring Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements.
  • Reading and interpreting building and construction plans and specifications.
  • Managing project schedules, budgets, and resources.
  • Communicating effectively with clients, builders, and teams to deliver projects on time and to standard.

This course is ideal for tradespeople, leading hands, or aspiring site supervisors who are ready to move into leadership and site management roles.

Career Outcomes

  • Site Supervisor / Site Manager
  • Leading Hand
  • Construction Foreperson
  • Project Coordinator

Pathways

Graduates may progress to higher-level qualifications such as the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building/Management), providing opportunities to advance into builder licensing, project management, or construction business ownership.

Essential Information

  • Rolling intake
  • Flexible and supportive delivery options:
    • Virtual Classroom
    • Face to Face Classroom
    • Self-Paced
  • CSQ Funding available
  • Trainer led classrooms

Why Study This Course?

  • Build confidence to lead teams on construction sites.
  • Gain skills in WHS, compliance, and site supervision.
  • Learn to interpret plans and manage resources effectively.
  • Increase employability as a Site Supervisor, Foreperson, or Coordinator.
  • Clear pathway to Diploma-level qualifications and builder licensing opportunities.

The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management) gives you the skills to step into site supervision and management roles. Learn to manage teams, oversee projects, and ensure compliance across residential and commercial building sites.

Pathways

Technical Pathway

Graduates may progress to higher-level qualifications such as the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building/Management), providing opportunities to advance into builder licensing, project management, or construction business ownership.

Career and Employment Pathways

  • Site Manager
  • Builder
  • Construction Manager
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Site Supervisor
  • Leading Head

Participants in this program are required to be currently employed in the building and construction industry and hold a Certificate III trade qualification or equivalent.

What do I need

  1. Laptop
  2. Microsoft Office Suite plus Adobe Acrobat Reader
  3. Industry experience – minimum 2 – 4 years depending on trade and supervisory experience
  4. Device for photographs
  5. Access to printer and internet

Course Structure:
19 units of competency:
11 core units
8 elective units

Core 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

Elective Units
CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4017 Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
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

This course has a rolling intake.

Once all documentation has been provided and your enrolment has been completed you are encouraged to start as soon as possible!

We require that you complete a minimum of 2 units of competency per month to meet progression requirements.

Join us on a Tuesday night (5.30pm-8pm) via our Virtual Classroom (ZOOM)

Join us on a Thursday night (5.30pm-8pm) for our face-to-face classroom at our Currumbin campus

Or work on the units self paced, in your own time, when it suits you!

We offer the flexibility for you to chose to do this course via one or more of the delivery modes listed – whatever works for you, your work and other commitments!

Check your eligibility for CSQ Funding via our online eligibility checker

We have a range of flexible payment options please contact us on 07 5669 9000 to find out more.

Course Information

  • Rolling intake
  • Flexible and supportive delivery options:
    • Virtual Classroom
    • Face to Face Classroom
    • Self-Paced
  • CSQ Funding available
  • Trainer led classrooms