Certificate IV in Building and Construction (NSW/WA)

The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (CPCBC40120) is a nationally recognised qualification that equips you for careers as a builder, construction supervisor, or site manager within the low-rise residential and commercial building sector. This NSW/WA package has been specifically designed with electives that align with the licensing requirements of NSW Fair Trading and the WA Building Commission.

This qualification reflects the professional duties of builders, site managers, and owners of small-to-medium construction businesses who apply their understanding of structural engineering principles, building codes, Australian Standards, and legal frameworks to plan, supervise, and deliver construction projects. The NSW/WA elective package includes energy-efficient building science, business dispute resolution, and new business finance management—competencies specifically valued by NSW and WA licensing authorities.

Successful completion provides the technical foundation required to pursue registration as a low-rise builder in New South Wales and Western Australia. In NSW, the Certificate IV forms part of the broader licensing pathway (often combined with the Diploma). In WA, it establishes foundational competency for building practitioner registration. Graduates gain capabilities to manage construction projects, supervise sites, and work toward establishing their own building business.

Our Certificate IV in Building and Construction (NSW/WA) is delivered 100% online with flexible, self-paced study. Learn from practising construction professionals and gain the skills required by NSW and WA regulators.