Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process by which you can achieve a nationally recognised qualification, without the need to attend classes. Simply follow our RPL kit and provide video and photographic evidence of the knowledge, skills and experience you have. Plus, our industry expert assessors review your submission and provide feedback if we require more information or clarification.

The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) RPL program is designed to enable potential builders and industry professionals to formally recognise their skills in business, their technical knowledge and managing building and construction projects. Before making any training decisions we recommend you find out everything you need to know about becoming a licenced Builder from NSW Fair Trading.

Career benefits:

• Start and grow your building and construction business
• Expand your business capabilities
• Be on the pathway to a building licence
• Manage small to medium sized building and construction businesses
• Spend less time on the tools and focus on business

Occupations may include:

• Builder
• Construction Manager
• Business Manager
• Business owner

The qualification has core units of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry. The industry requires general employability skills such as:

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Initiative and enterprise
• Planning and organising
• Self management
• Technology
• Learning
   

Master Builders applies the following entry requirements:

• a minimum of five (5) years full-time (or equivalent) experience in the building and construction industry working under a licenced builder (experience must be within the last 10 years) in one of the following roles;

• Construction Supervisor

• Site Manager / Supervisor / Leading Hand

OR

• You have held a qualification or Contractor Licence as a Carpenter or Bricklayer for at least five (5) years or provide evidence of employment in one of the above roles for at least five (5) years, including reference from licenced builder whom you worked under and recommended six (6) months supervisory experience

AND

• a valid White Card (General Construction Induction card)

• access to building projects up to two storeys for;

- Class 1 and 10 buildings, and

- Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings

• able to answer at least 80% of the technical industry questions correctly during your application process.

This program must be completed within 6 months.

To achieve this, the knowledge based assessment is required to be completed and submitted within 2 months and all evidence is to be submitted within 5 months.

At the end of the 6 months, our Customer Service team will work with you to provide an online learning option for any units of competency that you are unable to achieve in the RPL process.

Before making any training decisions we recommend you find out everything you need to know about becoming a licenced builder from Fair Trading NSW.

Our completed students who are on the pathway to a building licence have success with licence applications by Fair Trading NSW. 

The qualification pathway below may apply to most people, but with your individual circumstances, you might be on a different pathway. Previous versions of the qualifications may also be accepted. It is recommended you contact Fair Trading NSW for clarification.

Take your place in one of Australia’s largest industries, study with the Master Builders. Backed by the original Building and Construction Association, why would you choose anyone else for your qualification pathway to a building licence? Within our building community, you will be supported by our industry expert educators and our customer service team throughout your learning journey.

Here is a list of the full units of competency:

Examples of the types of evidence that you will need to gather will depend on the qualification you are completing, however, examples could include:

• Video footage of your performing tasks on site
• Time-lapse photos of you performing tasks on site
• Certificates you have already gained 
• Project management documentation

This course may be subsidised by the NSW Government Smart and Skilled initiative. If you are eligible for the government subsidy, your student fee will be determined by the NSW Government.

Smart and Skilled prices are subject to funding availability. A quote of applicable fees and funding will be provided prior to enrolment.

A general guide to fees for this qualification pathway is as follows:

*Student fees will increase if you are assessed as ‘not yet competent’ by Recognition of Prior Learning in any unit/s of competency and are required to undertake classroom or distance-based training and assessment. Fees may increase on a pro-rata basis per unit of competency to a maximum of $2,850.

Fees are invoiced under the following payment structure: 

You will not be permitted to move from one assessment stage to the next until the accompanying fees are paid in full. All participant fees are GST exempt. 
Visit www.smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au to learn more about the Smart and Skilled program. 

According to the Standards for RTOs 2015, at no stage will Master Builders charge more than $1,500.00 in advance of services being provided.
 

The Smart and Skilled program provides subsidies from the NSW Government to support your training. Master Builders has a contract with the NSW Government (Department of Education) to offer subsidised training and assessment programs under the government's Smart and Skilled program.
Eligibility and course availability criteria apply. To find out if you are eligible visit the Smart and Skilled NSW website. The Master Builders customer service team will also assist you with your enquiries.

Are you eligible for fee-free training?

The NSW Government and Master Builders are committed to supporting the economic recovery of NSW from the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Under the Skilling for Recovery program, Training Services NSW is providing fee-free* training places with Master Builders if you meet ONE of the following criteria:

• aged 16 to 24 years old OR
• A NSW Veteran or their recognised partner or spouse OR
• Unemployed OR
• At risk of unemployment OR
• Employed and don't hold a Certificate III or above qualification

Plus you must also meet all of the following Smart and Skilled criteria:

• live or work in NSW
• be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or a humanitarian visa holder
• have left school

*Training under JobTrainer is fee-free and fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth goverments. Subject to Smart and Skilled, and Skilling for Recovery eligibility criteria. Limited places are available