TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Building and Construction (Building) Certificate IV

buildign students Hunter TAFE offers building courses for people who are already in an existing apprenticeship who want to work as a builder in the residential construction industry. Enrol in this building course to learn the skills and knowledge required to coordinate the overall construction of low-rise buildings such as a house.

Units in this building training course will cover using different materials for building such as earth, wood, cob and metal, constructing a basic frame, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with clients.

The NSW Office of Fair Trading requires you to have completed this course plus one other (across multiple disciplines such as bricklaying, carpentry and engineering) in order to be licensed as a NSW Building Contractor.

Contact Hunter TAFE to find out more about attending building school and how you can become a qualified building technician.

Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables

Course dates, timetables and study options are campus specific. See below for details. Select your preferred campus from the list below for details.

Belmont

Address:
Pacific Highway Belmont NSW 2280
Postal Address:
PO Box 479 Belmont NSW 2280
Tel:
02 4979 6100
Fax:
02 4979 6222

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
2012 N/A Online Registration N/A N/A Course Fee: $4430.00
Further delivery information is available on this course
Belmont campus
Semester: 2012
Study Options: N/A
How to Enrol: Online Registration
Proposed Timetable: N/A
Information Session: N/A
Fees & Charges: Course Fee: $4430.00
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course

Maitland

Address:
Cnr New England Highway & Ferraby Drive Metford NSW 2323
Postal Address:
PO Box 104 East Maitland NSW 2323
Tel:
02 4930 2888
Fax:
02 4930 2959

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
2012 N/A Online Registration N/A N/A Course Fee: $4430.00
Further delivery information is available on this course
Maitland campus
Semester: 2012
Study Options: N/A
How to Enrol: Online Registration
Proposed Timetable: N/A
Information Session: N/A
Fees & Charges: Course Fee: $4430.00
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course

Ourimbah

Address:
Brush Road Ourimbah NSW 2258
Postal Address:
PO Box 127 Ourimbah NSW 2258
Tel:
02 4348 4000 or 02 4348 4030
Fax:
02 4348 4035

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
2012 N/A Online Registration N/A N/A Course Fee: $4430.00
Further delivery information is available on this course
Ourimbah campus
Semester: 2012
Study Options: N/A
How to Enrol: Online Registration
Proposed Timetable: N/A
Information Session: N/A
Fees & Charges: Course Fee: $4430.00
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course

Course Codes​

Course Number: 19734
National Code: CPC40110
Training Package: CPC08
Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework

How To Enrol

​This course/location requires you to complete an online registration. Please check back frequently to see when your course is ready to start registering.

Entry Requirements​

​There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Currently the requirements of the NSW Office of Fair Trading for a license as a
NSW Building Contractor include this course (with specific unit of competecny
requirments) PLUS one of the following qualifications:
- a Certificate of Proficiency in the Bricklaying Trade;
- a Certificate of Proficiency in the Carpentry Trade;
- a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil);
- a Bachelor of Civil Engineering; or
- a Bachelor of Engineering degree (in civil or structural engineering).

NOTE 1: There are other pathways to a NSW Building Contractor's license. Please
contact the Office of Fair Trading.

NOTE 2: Additional units of competency may be required to meet builder
registration requirements in other States and Territories.

Prior Learning

For further information please refer to the Recognition area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Career Pathways

For further information please refer to the Career Pathways area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Disclaimer

Courses will run subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability is subject to review and change.

Contact Us​

​You can request further information on this course or speak to a Customer Service Officer by calling
131 225 (within NSW) or
02 4923 7425 (outside of NSW) or
+612 4923 7425 (International).