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    National code: CPC40120

    Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) at Wollongbar

    Class details

    Schedule Pace and number of hours.

    Part Time

    Delivery Method of course delivery.

    Combination

    Duration

    Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

    1 year 6 months

    Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

    3rd Feb 2025

    End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    12th Oct 2026

    Time Commitment

    Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

    12 hours

    Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

    4 hours

    Fee details

    Course fees are released each semester.

    We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.

    Proposed timetableWhat time classes run

    This course is currently scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5.30pm to 9.30pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

    Additional informationOther things to know

    Assessments

    Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

    • Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks, multiple-choice questions, assignments, closed book exams

    • Skills assessments: projects with demonstrations under observation in a simulated or workplace environment

    Work placement

    Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

    • There is no work placement for this qualification.

    Materials needed

    To complete this course, the following materials are required:

    • There are no materials needed for this qualification.

    Additional entry requirements

    To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

    • There are no additional requirements for this qualification.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 19 units of competency, including 11 core and 8 speciality units.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructionsCPCCBC4010

    • Read and interpret plans and specificationsCPCCBC4012

    • Plan building and construction workCPCCBC4007

    • Apply legal requirements to building and construction projectsCPCCBC4009

    Course deliveryCombination study

    Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

    Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

    Wollongbar

    TAFE NSW Wollongbar is located between Lismore and Ballina in northern New South Wales, in a region known for its rich farmlands, producing a variety of sub-tropical fruit crops. Featuring a state-of-the-art education and training facility, TAFE NSW Wollongbar is committed to educating, enriching and empowering students to meet the needs and expectations of an ever-changing local community.

    Campus address

    61 Sneaths Rd, Wollongbar NSW 2477

    Parking on campus grounds is available.

    Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

    Facilities

    TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

    • Automotive panel-beating workshop with spray-painting booth

    • Construction and building staging area

    • Cookery training kitchen and outdoor training kitchen with pizza oven and barbeque

    • Design and fashion studios

    • Flexible learning space capable of hosting up to 400

    • Fully equipped automotive workshop for servicing motorcycles, light and heavy vehicles

    • Fully functioning training laboratory

    • Hair, beauty and massage training academy

    • Horticulture training facilities, that includes:

    • Glasshouse

    • Greenhouse

    • Golf course and putting green

    • Farm

    • Laboratory

    • Nursery

    • Tennis court

    • Mobile kitchen hospitality vanPlumbing sandpit and workshop area

    • Simulated aircraft cabin crew training facilities

    • Simulated aircraft ground crew training facilities

    • Simulated airport security training facilities

    • Student-run training cafe

    Student support

    We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

    • Mon9 AM - 5 PM
    • Tue9 AM - 5 PM
    • Wed9 AM - 5 PM
    • Thu9 AM - 5 PM
    • Fri9 AM - 5 PM
    • SatClosed
    • SunClosed