Balance your studies with your work, family and social commitments with our flexible training model. Our course is designed to seamlessly fit into your busy lifestyle, ensuring you achieve your goals without compromising what matters most to you.
Why Undertake This Course?
Individuals in the Building and Construction industry can undertake this course in order to meet the technical qualification requirement needed to apply for a QBCC Builder Restricted to Special Structures (Shade sails) licence.
Delivery
You will 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.
Duration
The standard Training Plan is set over a 8 month period.
Units
7 units of competency.
Cost
$2,611 (paid in progression points)
Blue Dog Training recommends you meet one of the following criteria:
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High knowledge of construction with extensive job experience
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You must provide evidence of a completed Certificate III in a construction trade.
Requirements
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Access to a computer, printer, and internet
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Adobe Acrobat Reader
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Current version of Microsoft Word
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A device that allows you to take photographs
Course Program
The full course is offered in two clusters, designed to complete one by one. For each unit, you’ll receive a learner resource to support your learning and knowledge development.
Required Units of Competency
Progression Point 1
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CPCCBC4009 – Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
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CPCCBC4004 – Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
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CPCCBC4003 – Select, prepare, and administer construction contracts
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CPCCBC4002 – Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
Progression Point 2
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BSBESB407 – Manage finances for new business ventures
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CPCCBC4008 – Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
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CPCCBC4006 – Select, procure, and store construction materials for building and construction projects
Prerequisites for CPCCBC4010 – Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions are CPCCBC4053 and CPCCBC4001.
Learn More About the Builder Restricted to Special Structures (Shade Sails) Course
Download the full course booklet to see everything included in Blue Dog Training’s Builder Restricted to Special Structures (Shade Sails) program. Explore course content, assessment details, and see how our flexible, self-paced training helps you meet licence requirements with guidance from real tradies who know the shade structure game inside and out.
Before you enrol in the qualification or selected units of competency, you will need to contact QBCC for specific information about the licence you require and the criteria you must meet – phone 139 333 or visit http://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/licences
Please note, builder licensing varies across States and Territories and additional requirements may apply.
| State | Licence Issuing Body | Contact |
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| 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 |