Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

Course Overview

Are you a qualified tradesperson, site manager, construction manager or other building professional? Are you seeking to run your own small to medium-sized building company and apply for domestic builder registration? This course will provide you with the essential knowledge you need. With a focus on low-rise residential construction, you’ll learn from experienced industry professionals about all aspects of the domestic building process including:

Domestic building contracts and legal obligations
The building permit application process
Low-rise structural principles
Estimating
Plan reading
Planning and supervising low-rise construction work
Safety management
Dispute resolution
Sustainability Principles
Applicants will be required to attend a Pre-Training Review to ensure they have the necessary industry experience, as well as sufficient literacy and numeracy skills, to successfully complete the course..

For detailed course information including course structure, units of competency, learning outcomes, entry requirements, fee options and more, read our Course Information Sheet.

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$ 2,805 For members

$ 8,414 For non-members

$ 935 For MBV Member + Incolink^

$ 5,609 For Non-Member + Incolink^

$ 125 For MBV Member + Skills First Subsidised Discount

$ 0 For MBV Member + Incolink^ + Skills First Subsidised Discount

$ 250 For Non-Member + Incolink^ + Skills First Subsidised Discount

$ 375 For Non-Member + Skills First Subsidised Discount

Date

Group C4BCB-034 | 6 May 2025 | Tues & Thu 5:30pm – 9:30pm | Zoom & South Melbourne

Duration The course is delivered over a period of 57 weeks

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Builder Registration

Along with relevant building experience, this course can support your application for registration in the class of Domestic Builder (Unlimited). This course also includes the prescribed units of competency required for registration in the majority of Domestic Builder (Limited) classes. The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) will consider this qualification as part of a broader examination of your knowledge and experience.

Members of Master Builders Victoria can also receive assistance with the VBA registration application and interview process. To speak to a member of the Registration Team, phone (03) 9411 4555 or click here to learn more about our Builder Registration Program.

Simulation Learning

Using our state-of-the-art Leadership Simulation Centre (LSC), this course includes a unique simulated learning experience. Set up as a realistic construction site, participants are immersed into real-life scenarios, typical of construction workplaces, giving you the opportunity to practice new competencies in a controlled environment.

Individual Cluster Enrolment

You can choose to enrol into individual parts of this course if you do not wish to enrol into the full qualification.

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Course Information Sheet

For detailed course information including course structure, units of competency, learning outcomes, entry requirements, fee options and more, read our Course Information Sheet.