Instead of rushing from work to class, you now have time to go home, settle in, grab a snack, then simply login to learn. Virtual classrooms are just like a real class except from the comfort of your own home.

Be supported by our industry expert educators and our customer service team throughout your learning journey.

All you need is your laptop/tablet/computer, a quiet place, and speakers or headphones. Once you login to learn you'll be connected to educators and colleagues, as well as having access to our learning resources, videos and more!

The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) 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 building and construction business and 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 two (2) years full-time (or equivalent) experience in the building and construction industry (experience must be within the last 10 years).
• Recommended to have a minimum of six (6) months supervisory experience 
• a valid White Card (General Construction Induction card)
• You hold a current Contractor’s Licence, industry qualification OR are able to provide the details of two (2) referees that have worked with you for 12 months or more and can confirm your work history / experience. (Referees must be a current licenced builder, construction manager or site foreman)
• access to low rise building and construction projects
• able to answer at least 65% of the technical industry questions correctly during your application process.
• If you are an apprentice, you must have completed the formal trade training prior to enrolling.  

The phenomenal 32% increase in enrolments into our Certificate IV in Building and Construction tells us that our members and the industry want online learning!

Aaron Gray, Joiner from Macksville. 

With future business prospects in sight, Aaron needed the skills to take the next step in his career. With current work and life commitments, the online Certificate IV in Building and Construction was the ideal choice.

“The support from the teachers has been incredible. The information is there if you stay focussed. I have learnt a lot and look forward to completing the course. It is not a worrying or stressful experience in any way.”  

Mark Collins, Sales Manager from Port Macquarie.

In Mark’s current role, he needed more in-depth knowledge in areas such as Supervision, Contractor Agreements and Legal Responsibilities. As well as the added benefit of being on the pathway to a Building Licence, Mark was already familiar with online learning.

“So far, so good, I like being able to fit the study in between my working and family commitments and the portal is very easy to use. I am learning a lot which is a big reason for me doing this course. I would recommend it to a friend.” 
 

The program is designed to be able to be completed within 12 months, with a maximum time of 24 months.

We recommend committing 5-8 hours per week on the course to complete within the 12 months.

Interactive online tutorials are scheduled on weekday afternoons and evenings, and run for up to 2 hours each.

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 and study with the Master Builders. As the leading education provider in the building and construction industry, 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.

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 may decrease if you are awarded Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning in any unit/s of competency and are no longer required to undertake classroom or distance-based training and assessment for these unit/s of competency.

Fees are invoiced under the following payment structure: 

Please note, relevant fees must be paid in full prior to progressing from one stage to the next. 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 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 team at Master Builders can assist you with your enquiries.

Here is a list of the full units of competency in this course:

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