This qualification reflects the role of builders, site managers, and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses that apply knowledge of structural principles, codes, standards and legal requirements to Class 1 and 10, to a maximum of two stories, and Class 2 to 9 Type C constructions, and who plan and supervise safe building and construction work, prepare and administer contracts, and apply quality principles to building and construction projects.
The building relates to construction and Site Management is about managing the factors around construction, such as the deployment of crews with specialized skills (including builders), product compliance, deployment of contract specialised skills, weather, and site location.
Occupational titles depending on the packaging options selected may include:
• Builder
• Construction Supervisor
• Site Manager
• Site Supervisor
• Leading Hand
The qualification is designed to enable two specialized occupational outcome pathways depending on elective options which will be reflected as:
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) or
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model A Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Builder and Site Supervisor licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.

To Know More: CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Release 7)