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NSW Building Licence Course

The NSW Building Licence Course gives you the formal qualifications needed to register for your NSW Building Licence. With two qualifications – the Certificate IV and Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) – in one course, it’s never been easier to transform your career and get licenced.

 

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    Overview

    Work towards becoming a registered builder with our specially designed NSW Building Licence course.

    Looking to become a licenced builder in New South Wales? NSW Fair Trading requires you to have a large amount of skills, knowledge and experience to apply for a building licence.

    Refer to their website for a comprehensive outline of the requirements:

    https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/trades-and-businesses/licensing-and-qualifications/general-building-work

    Transformed offers the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building & Construction and CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). Details are provided below.

    Delivered by Transformed team of experienced facilitators, coaches and assessors, this course is tailored to give you the skills and practical knowledge you need for a licence. Best of all, the course is delivered online, so you can study where you want, when you want.

    Learning Outcomes

    This course meets the education requirements for registration as a licensed builder in NSW. On successful completion, you will receive a both the Certificate IV Building and Construction (Building) and the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), which can be used to apply for a NSW Building Licence.

    Check your eligibility for a NSW Building Licence before you enrol. As there may be extra requirements to register, completion of this program does not guarantee you can obtain a NSW Building Licence. 

    Course Fees and Funding

    $9,500
    Fees are GST exempt

    Delivery and Support

    Take advantage of our flexible training and assessment options to easily fit your study around your work and personal life. Transformed offers two flexible learning pathways for the course:

    1. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment via interview and portfolio of evidence is available to participants with relevant workplace experience in a building and construction environment. Transformed will provide participants seeking RPL a detailed RPL kit to assist them in preparing their evidence for assessment.
    2. Online Learning – The learning environment provides access to study guides, assessment materials & submission links and online support from your assessor 
      Our Transformed team will support you every step of the way through training literature, videos and assessor contact.

    Talk to our team about the right course delivery for you.

    Course Structure

    Complete 19 units from the CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) and 27 units from the CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).

    Note: Units in italic/shaded are a mandatory requirement for the NSW Builders Licence

    CPC40120 – Certificate IV Building (Building)

    CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
    CPCCBC4002 Manage occupational 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 low rise 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

    CPCCBC4003 Select and prepare a construction contract
    CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
    CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
    CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
    CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
    BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
    BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures
    CPCCBC4024 Resolve business disputes

    CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

    11 units carried across from Certificate IV in Building and Construction (All core units for the Diploma):

     CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
     CPCCBC4003  Select and prepare a construction contract
     CPCCBC4004  Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
    CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
    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
    CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings
    BSBOPS504 Manage risk
    BSBWHS513 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
    CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
    CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on medium rise building and construction projects
    CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of onsite building or construction work
    CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors
    CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
    CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work
    CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental practices and processes in building and construction
    CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
    CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
    CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances

    Elective Units

    CPCCBC5004 Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials. (RPL only)
    CPCCBC5006 Apply site surveys and set out procedures to building projects up to 3 storeys. (RPL only)
    CPCCBC5009 Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction (RPL only)
    Course Duration

    The completion timeframe for this course is 42 months.

    Student Profile

    This course is especially designed to meet the needs of builders wanting to apply for their NSW Building Licence.

    Check your eligibility for a NSW Building Licence before you enrol. Completion of this course does not guarantee that an individual can obtain a licence.

    Career and Salary

    Builder

     

    Source: www.seek.com.au  

    Entry Requirements

    There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, to help you obtain your licence, we recommend that you have at least 2 years of experience in the building and construction industry, as well as a basic knowledge of the BCA and other standards.

    Assessment
    • Completion of assessment tasks

    Assessment is against the competency standards within the Construction Training Package (CPC08). Expect to spend about 200 hours on assessment tasks.

    Recognition of Prior Learning

    Skilled on the construction site, but not qualified? Use your experience to get a head-start on your registration.

    Talk to our team to find out if you are eligible for RPL or complete our quick self-assessment survey.

    Further Study Options