Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Jobs and Skills WA: Construction courses
Build your career up — FEE FREE!

This course is designed for people currently working as builders, including those who own their own building business, or those with experience in the building and construction industry, who want to work as a construction or building project manager and/or expand their building business. 

Through this qualification, you’ll develop project management and building management skills and learn to supervise and oversee construction projects. Whether you want to work as a construction manager or expand your building business, this course can provide the skills you need to succeed.

It covers a range of topics including applying building codes and standards; conducting on site supervision of building projects; and reading and interpreting plans and specifications.

Fee-free
Apprenticeship or Traineeship
Existing worker traineeship
Industry: Building and Construction
National course code: CPC40120 | WA State ID: BGC0

Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course

To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.

If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.

A career built from the ground up

In Western Australia, this qualification equips you with practical skills for roles like foreman, site manager, or leading hand in low-rise building projects. It also opens doors to office-oriented careers such as estimating, scheduling, or contract administration in the building and construction industry.

Learn to plan and supervise safe building and construction work, administer a construction contract, prepare costing and schedules for a building project.

Choose a private training provider that delivers this course

This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.

Gain the skills and knowledge needed by  professional builders in the low rise residential sector of the industry. This qualification can be a mandatory requirement for your builders license registration in most states and territories. The Certificate IV provides a direct pathway to the Diploma of Building and Construction which may be required to gain the builders license in Western Australia. Complete your Cert IV with a combination of live tutorials, hands on practicals and directed learning through our interactive learning management system.  For further information call our learning pathway advisors on 1300 650 620 or email HIA at learning@hia.com.au

Delivery location

Perth

Training Institute Australasia offers the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction as a Traineeship program with three main goals: Holistic Development: Combining theory and practical training to prepare trainees for real-world challenges. Industry Connections: Collaborating with leading organisations to strengthen industry ties. Local Employment: Facilitating a smooth transition from education to employment. Trainees acquire practical skills, problem-solving abilities, networking, time management, responsibility, and continuous improvement mindset. Our learners are mature professionals seeking hands-on, visual, and interactive learning experiences. They possess diverse literacy levels and advanced math skills. Support includes language assistance, peer support and guidance from industry experts. Interest in this certification arises from a desire to deepen knowledge, aspire to higher roles, and apply practical skills. Our trainees bring technological prowess and cultural diversity to enrich the learning environment. Duration covers formal lessons and on-site training, with flexibility for individual learning paces. Upon completion, graduates can pursue advanced qualifications or assume roles like Site Supervisor, Estimator, Project Coordinator, or Construction Inspector. These job outcomes provide clear guidance, align with industry needs, and ensure course relevance, facilitating stakeholder engagement and course evaluation. Our commitment to the Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS) ensures a comprehensive, application-driven learning experience.

Delivery location

Perth

The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.