CPC40708 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Trade Contracting)

Release: 5

CPC40708 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Trade Contracting)

Modification History

Version	Comment
1	Revised qualification deemed equivalent to CPC40708
2	Core and elective units revised resulting in a number of unit identifier changes
4	Version 4 of this qualification replaces superseded equivalent elective unit CPCCOHS1001A with CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
5	Update superseded imported units from elective list with equivalent current unit for: BSBITU201A to BSBITU201 BSBITU202A to BSBITU202 BSBITU301A to BSBITU301 BSBMGT403A to BSBMGT403 BSBPMG510A to BSBPMG522 BSBSMB401A to BSBSMB401 BSBSMB402A to BSBSMB402 BSBSMB404A to BSBSMB404 BSBSMB405B to BSBSMB405 BSBWOR402A to BSBLDR403 BSBWRT401A to BSBWRT401 TAEDEL402A to TAEDEL402 This version released with CPC08 Version 9.3.

Description

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of trade contractors who manage trade contracting businesses. Occupational titles may include: Trade contractor. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry. The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context. Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement. Additional units of competency may be required to meet builder registration requirements in various States and Territories.

Pathways Information

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Licensing/Regulatory Information

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Entry Requirements

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Employability Skills Summary

Employability skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	Interprets a range of complex and technical documents, including relevant regulatory, legislative and licensing requirements, codes and standards, plans, drawings and specifications, schedules, site files, contracts, orders and organisational policies and procedures Analyses and evaluates reports and reference materials Provides clear and accurate information to customers about the construction process and requirements and contracts Communicates effectively with a range of relevant parties through a range of media Articulates complex ideas clearly Understands relevant definitions, terminology, symbols and language Negotiates contracts as well as conflict and dispute resolution Prepares documents, including construction contracts, plans, sketches and drawings and specifications, reports, tenders, schedules, building applications and submissions and file notes Reports and records project costs Maintains and checks logs, records and documents Analyses a range of data, including company and stakeholder resource consumption and waste product volumes
Teamwork	Coordinates a range of team members and activities Seeks expert advice where appropriate Works collaboratively with relevant stakeholders Understands various stakeholders' roles Relates positively to fellow workers and the management team Relates to people from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities
Problem solving	Performs various calculations relating to rise and fall amounts, estimating resource acquisition and costs, comparisons of alternative water management systems; waste management minimisation strategies; and thermal efficiency Takes action to minimise contract penalties Identifies and rectifies faults Responds effectively to hazards, risks and emergencies Analyses problems and applies remedial solutions Resolves business disputes Deals with contract variations Takes action to minimise contract penalties Analyses rejected building applications and determines the likely success of an appeal or a resubmission Devises approaches, implements and reflects on environmental and water, energy and resource efficiency management policies and procedures relevant to work site to improve environmental sustainability and shares alternative approaches as required
Initiative and enterprise	Acts with initiative and foresight to ensure legal requirements are applied accurately Develops compliant, alternative solutions to construction problems Evaluates properties of construction materials and selects appropriate materials based on evaluation Identifies opportunities for improved water management Evaluates effective strategies for insulating structures Develops waste management strategies and dispute resolution procedures Identifies environmental and resource efficiency improvements, applies knowledge about resource use to organisational activities and customer service and develops resource efficiency tools
Planning and organising	Plans and coordinates various work operations Prepares project schedule Participates in effective implementation of organisation's operational plans Plans and organises on-site activities and implements procedures associated with building and construction work Identifies and organises resource requirements and obtains supply information Supervises various administrative and work processes, including payments Collects, analyses and organises workplace information and data Plans and organises inspections Organises testing of construction materials to ensure suitability
Self management	Manages own performance to ensure required levels of service standards, work quality and professional competence Manages work priorities and professional development Uses feedback to improve own performance Organises and completes daily work activities
Learning	Is open to new ideas and techniques Seeks feedback on personal performance Uses information effectively to improve work performance Learns from colleagues as part of effective teamwork
Technology	Operates office equipment and computers Uses digital cameras Uses technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of managing work

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in: 15 units of competency: 10 core units 5 elective units. The elective units are to be chosen as follows: up to 5 units from general elective units up to 3 units from qualifications in CPC08 or another current Training Package or state accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, and that no more than: 2 units are from a Certificate IV qualification 1 unit is from a Certificate III or Diploma qualification. Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.
Core units
BSBCUS301B	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBSMB406A	Manage small business finances
BSBWOR401A	Establish effective workplace relationships
CPCCBC4002A	Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4004A	Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005A	Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4008B	Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects
CPCCBC4012B	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4024A	Resolve business disputes
CPCCBC4034A	Apply codes and standards to building trade and services contracting
Elective units
BSBLDR403	Lead team effectiveness
BSBITU201	Produce simple word processed documents
BSBITU202	Create and use spreadsheets
BSBITU301	Create and use databases
BSBMGT403	Implement continuous improvement
BSBPMG404A	Apply quality management techniques
BSBPMG407A	Apply risk management techniques
BSBPMG522	Undertake project work
BSBSMB401	Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
BSBSMB402	Plan small business finances
BSBSMB404	Undertake small business planning
BSBSMB405	Monitor and manage small business operations
BSBWRT401	Write complex documents
CPCCBC4003A	Select and prepare a construction contract
CPCCBC4007A	Plan building or construction work
CPCCBC4010B	Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions
CPCCBC4011B	Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions
CPCCBC4013A	Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4017A	Arrange resources and prepare for the building or construction project
CPCCBC4019A	Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems
CPCCBC4020A	Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures
CPCCBC4021A	Minimise waste on the building and construction site
CPCCBC4025A	Manage personal work priorities and professional development
CPCCBC4031A	Process client requirements
CPCCBC4032A	Apply contract law to sales processes
CPCCBC4051A	Supervise asbestos removals
CPCCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPCSUS4001A	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
HLTHIR403C	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
TAEDEL402	Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

Custom Content Section

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