This Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) has been designed to show you How to Start Your Own Building Business and prepare you for the Building Practitioners Board registration - an important first step towards starting your own construction business or allow you to work in the building industry as a subcontractor.
This course is is offered through the Building Structures and Services department as a builders registration course to prepare students for registration as a builder and to run their own business in Australia’s booming construction industry.
Develop your building knowledge and skills so you can:
- prepare for registration as a builder (this includes Building Practitioners Board application preparation)
- compile an individual folio of evidence to be used at the Building Practitioners Board interview
- successfully manage and operate a registered building business.
The course is also good preparation for a potential career in property development.
The course is run at NMIT’s Heidelberg campus with a flexible teaching arrangement including options to study at night or on line. Students may also complete some project work off campus or apply for Skills Recognition for units where they already have an equivalent qualification or practical experience.Students must complete 13 core subjects and 3 electives to attain the Certificate IV Builders Registration qualification.
Please note: This course is a preparatory course only and does not include a guarantee of registration as a Domestic Building Practitioner.
NMIT also offers a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), as well as a Builders Registration Course for the MBAV through the Design Drafting and Interior Fittings Department.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: CPC40110
- CRICOS Code: 073339B
Campus: Heidelberg
Duration
Part-time:
available
840 nominal hours. Night-time delivery 2 years, dependent on student requirements.
Modes of Delivery
Flexible, Offsite, Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Career Opportunities
This course offers a range of specific subjects to prepare participants to apply for registration to the Building Practitioners Board. Graduates may also gain employment in the carpentry, bricklaying or plastering sector of the construction industry and, as experience is gained, advance to supervisory roles on small projects such as building and construction project supervisor, planner, coordinator or manager.
Entrance Requirements
Local Students:
Please note: This course is a preparatory course only and does not include a guarantee of registration as a Domestic Building Practitioner.
International Students:
Materials
Assessment Methods
Assessments include one or more of the following: assignments, group or individual presentations, observation, practical demonstrations and written assessments. Students may also complete some project work off-campus or apply for Skills Recognition for units where they already have an equivalent qualification or practical experience.
Materials
Most materials are supplied as part of enrolment fees. Students may need to purchase some additional texts, materials and equipment.
Fees
Local Fees:
Want all the information on fees and charges? Click here to find out more, or contact NMIT on 03 9269 8400.
How to Apply:
Part-time:
To start this course at midyear or in 2014, apply directly to NMIT.
Note: evidence of citizenship/residency and proof of age is required when enrolling.
Are you eligible for a government funded place?
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, as indicated in the National Training Package. Actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact the department for the latest student contact hours information.
