| CSQ offers new funding for the Certificate IV. Visit the 'Funding' tab for more information. |
Our flexible online certificate IV course allows you to fit your study into your work, family and social commitments. You work through the course at your own pace, downloading workbooks from our website; with a registered trainer available to support you every step of the way.
Why Undertake This Course?
Professionals in the construction and building industry can undertake this course to apply for a Low-rise Builders License or advance their knowledge to acquire a higher level construction position.
Qualification Details
To achieve the available qualifications you must successfully complete the required units of competency within 2 years. However, if you receive funding for this course timelines for completion are linked to your funding cycle.
| Course | Number of Units |
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| QLD Builder Low Rise (Full qualification) | 16 |
| NSW Builder (Full qualification) | 16 |
| Site Supervisor Builder Low Rise | 10 |
| Builder Restricted to Shop Fitting | 9 |
| - Builder Restricted to Kitchen, Bathroom & Laundry Installation
- Builder Restricted to Special Structures - Builder Restricted to Structural Landscaping |
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| Delivery | Online Course |
| Duration | Training plan is set over a 12 month period |
| Selection Criteria | Blue Dog Training recommends you meet one of the following criterias:
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The full course is offered as four clusters, designed to work through one by one; each cluster is made up of four to five units of competency. For each unit you will receive a learner resource designed to support your learning and knowledge development.
| CPCCBC4009B | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4012B | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCBC4004A | Identify & produce estimated costs for building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4003A | Select and prepare a construction contract |
| BSBLDR403 | Lead team effectiveness |
| CPCCBC4002A | Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace |
| CPCCBC4007A- | Plan building and construction work |
| CPCCBC4005A | Produce labour and material schedules for ordering |
| BSBSMB4064 | Manage small business finances |
| CPCCBC4016A | Administer a construction contract |
| CPCCBC4001A | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects |
| CPCCBC4008B | Conduct onsite supervision of building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4006B | Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects |
| CPCCBC4024A | Resolve business disputes (Compulsory elective for NSW) |
| CPCCBC4010B | Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions |
| CPCCBC4011B | Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions |
| CPCCBC4018A | Apply site survey and set out procedures to building and construction projects (Compulsory elective for NSW) |
| BSBSMB401 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
Please refer to the funding tab for eligibility details
| Class | CSQ Apprentice Advance Plus | CSQ Short Course | Full Fee |
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| Builder Low Rise | Fully Subsidised No Fee |
Fully Subsidised $1500 Deposit* |
$5600 |
*Deposit Refunded Upon Course Completion
| Class | Full Cost |
|---|---|
| Builder Low Rise | $5600 |
| Site Supervisor Builder Low Rise | $3500 |
| Builder restricted to Shop Fitting | $3150 |
| Builder restricted to Kitchen, Bathroom & laundry installation | $2450 |
| Builder Restricted to Special Structures | $2450 |
| Builder restricted to Structural Landscaping | $2450 |
Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) offers two funding incentives for this course.
CSQ is an independent, not-for-profit, industry-funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices, trainees and career seekers in the building and construction industry.
Under this funding you will be eligible for a partially subsidised Certificate IV with an initial deposit that will be refunded upon course completion. See the costs tab for course fees breakdown.
Check your eligibility for funding here or call us on 07 3166 3970
Under this funding you will be eligible for a fully subsidised Certificate IV with no money down. See the costs tab for course fees breakdown.
Check your eligibility for funding here or call us on 07 3166 3970
| State | License Issuing Body | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | QBCC - QLD Building and Construction Commission | 139 333 |
| ACT | Environment and Planning | 02 6207 1923 |
| NSW | Office of Fair Trading | 13 32 20 |
| VIC | VBA - Victorian Building Authority | 1300 815 127 |
| WA | Builders Commission | 1300 48 90 99 |
| SA | Consumer and Business Affairs | 131 882 |
| TAS | WorkSafe Tasmania | 03 6166 4600 |
| NT | NT Building Practitioners Board | 08 8936 4082 |
To find out if you're eligible, please call us on (07) 3166 3970