This course is designed to enable potential builders and others in the industry to improve their business skills and technical knowledge so that they can successfully manage their business. The course covers the areas required for both national accreditation of the qualification and is also part of the licensing requirements of the Office of Fair Trading*. Participants may complete the whole course in order to qualify for the Certificate IV, or can choose units that are critical skills gaps for themselves or their company to concentrate on one or more units.

The Master Builders offers varying pathways for individuals to achieve this Cert IV in Building & Construction qualification.

Certificate IV in Building & Construction Subjects

Master Builders offers the following subjects which include 15 units of competency:

Residential Site Safety Management

Unit Aim

To enable participants on the MBA's Certificate IV in Building Course to gain competence in implementing and managing health and safety on residential building sites.

What You Will Learn:

• Compliance with OHS legislation in NSW
• Implementing and monitoring OHS Management Systems
• Managing health and safety in the workplace
• Implementing OHS Risk Management and technical safety in the workplace
• Requirements of Injury Management and Workers Compensation
• Understanding OHS Consultation arrangements

How You Will Benefit

You will gain an understanding of the statutory requirements of builders in NSW. In addition, you will apply this knowledge in order to ensure that your business complies with the OHS Act and Regulation, through the use of effective and practical management systems.

Competencies Covered in the Subject

CPCBC4002A - Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace

Duration: 2 days
Price: Members $550 / Non Members $660 GST exempt
CPD Points: 24 points

Check out course schedule
Register for this program
Send us an Enquiry

Back to top

Managing Finances

Unit Aim

To enable participants on the MBA's Certificate IV in Building Course to gain competence in business planning and financial management in order to allow them to operate a successful small business in the NSW building industry.

What You Will Learn

• Develop a detailed and workable business plan for a small business in the building industry
• Minimise and manage financial risks to a small business in the building industry
• Establish and maintain appropriate financial, accounting, marketing and administrative processes for a small business in the building industry
• Implement and monitor a commercially sound financial plan for a small business in the building industry, ensuring compliance with legislation, requirements of financing bodies and the ATO

How You Will Benefit

You will gain an understanding of how to plan for business success and implement sound financial systems in your small business. This will ease the pressure on your cash flow and allow you to plan for financial risks and opportunities to grow the profitability of your business.

Competencies Covered in the Subject

BSBSMB406A - Managing Finances

Duration: 4 days
Price: Members $900 / Non Members $1080 GST exempt
CPD Points: 48 points

Check out course schedule
Register for this program
Send us an Enquiry

Back to top

Plans, Specifications, Codes and Standards

Unit Aim

For participants to establish their competence in the technical and legislative requirements in home building in NSW. The importance of skills in quality assurance, and a comprehensive understanding of the BCA are the corner stones of this unit. These skills will assist you to select the appropriate building methods and work towards best practice in domestic construction methods.

What You Will Learn

• Interpretation of BCA and its relationship with Australian Standards
• The role of Councils and Private Certifiers in the construction process
• What to look for on site before preparing a quotation

How You Will Benefit

At the conclusion of the unit participants will have a good working knowledge of the Building Code of Australia. Relevant Australian Standards and site establishment works and associated costs.

Competencies Covered in the Subject

CPCBC4001A - Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
CPCBC4012A - Read and interpret plans and specifications

Duraton: 1 day
Price: Members $300 / Non Members $360 GST exempt
CPD Points: 12 points

Check out course schedule
Register for this program
Send us an Enquiry

Back to top

Site Surveying and Setting Out

Unit Aim

For participants to establish their competence in Building setting out and basic surveying functions. Participants will also gain an insight into the role of the Surveyor during the construction process.

What You Will Learn

• To carry out basic setting out techniques and associated calculations
• To set up and use an automatic level to reduce observations to reduced levels
• Using reduced levels to carry out certain calculations
• Prepare a contour diagram and longitudinal section
• Determine associated grades and levels in a typical drainage pipeline

How You Will Benefit

At the conclusion of this unit participants will have a sound knowledge of surveying techniques and be able to determine the extent of excavation on a site, the gradient and depth of drainage trenches and the gradient of driveways to determine whether or not they are negotiable.

Competencies Covered in the Subject

CPCBC4018A - Apply site surveys and set out procedures to building and construction projects

Duration: 1 day
Price: Member $400 / Non Members $480 GST exempt
CPD Points: 12 points

Check out course schedule
Register for this program
Send us an Enquiry

Back to top

Contracts, Administration & Management

Unit Aim

To enable participants on the MBA's Certificate IV in Building Course to gain competence in contract administration, construction planning, coordination, and legal requirements in order to allow them to operate a successful small business in the NSW building industry in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and codes.

What You Will Learn

• How to identify and implement the legal requirements of a business in the building industry
• Complying with legislation, codes and regulatory requirements relevant to home building
• Negotiating and administering contracts with clients and building professionals
• Construction planning (Bar chart method)

How You Will Benefit

You will gain an understanding of the legal, contractual and statutory requirements of builders in NSW. Issues such the your responsibilities with regard to GST requirements, the Home Building Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, the choice and use of building contracts, standard letters and office administration, various insurances, and more will be covered.

Competencies Covered in the Subject

CPCBC4003A - Select and prepare a construction contract
CPCBC4007A - Plan building or construction work
CPCBC4009A - Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
BCGBC4024A - Resolve business disputes

Duration: 2 days
Price: Members $550 / Non Members $660 GST exempt
CPD Points: 24 points

Check out course schedule
Register for this program
Send us an Enquiry

Back to top

HR, Site and Project Management

Unit Aim

To enable participants on the Cert IV in Building Course to gain competence in site supervision and become familiar with human resource management. This will assist them to effectively lead and control a building site in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and codes, and run a small business in an efficient and professional manner.

What You Will Learn

• Introduction to HR Planning
• Fundamental time management skills
• Managing people including: recruitment, training, workplace communications and dispute resolution
• Employee and subcontractor entitlements and relations
• Small busienss record keeping
• Site waste and environmental management

How You Will Benefit

You will gain an understanding of administration and human resource requirements to enable your business to get the best form its onsite and office people, and comply with the law.

Competencies Covered in the Subject

CPCBC4008A - Conduct on-site supervision of the building and construction projects

Duration: 2 day
Price: Members $600 / Non Members $720 GST exempt
CPD Points: 24 points

Check out course schedule
Register for this program
Send us an Enquiry

Back to top

Materials, Structures & Timber Framing

Unit Aim

The Structures Module of the Certificate IV in Building Course is the most technically demanding phase of the course. The aim is to ensure that graduates of the course have a thorough working knowledge of the concepts relating to the behaviour of structres and materials commonly used in domestic building. Particular attention is paid to the Timber Framing Code (AS 1684) and the underlying principles and terminology of structural engineering.

What You Will Learn

The module focuses on Materials, Building Technology, Timber Framing Design, and Structural Principles. After completing the course, participants should be confident in speaking to engineers and design professionals.

Competencies Covered in the Subject

CPCBC4006A - Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects
CPCBC4010A - Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions
CPCBC4011A - Apply structural principles to the construction of commercial low rise buildings

Duration: 8 day
Price: Members $1400 / Non Members $1600 GST exempt
CPD Points: 96 points

Check out course schedule
Register for this program
Send us an Enquiry

Back to top

Builders Quantities and Estimating

Unit Aim

For participants on the Certificate IV in Building to gain the skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently take off quantities, estimate costs and produce a quotation for a domestic housing construction.

What You Will Learn

• Basic calculations and set out
• Terminology
• Domestic structural elements
• Preparing the bill of quantities and estimate
• Preparing a quotation
• Introduction to software methods

How You Will Benefit

Upon completion of this unit, including an assignment based on the take-off of quantities and preparation of a quote from a set of drawings, participants will have a very sounds understanding of quantities, estimating and quoting jobs as a residential builder. Skills relating to managing client expectations and presenting your finished quote will also be emphasised.

Competencies Covered in the Subject

CPCBC4004A - Identify and produce estimated cost for building and construction projects
CPCBC4005A - Produce labour and materials schedules for ordering

Duration: 4 day
Price: Members $1400 / Non Members $1600 GST exempt
CPD Points: 48 points

Check out course schedule
Register for this program
Send us an Enquiry

Back to top