Jobs Available with a Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Ready to take your career even further? The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) is a perfect next step for those who’ve completed an apprenticeship.

This course will give you the foundations needed to complete registration, start your own business, or work towards employment in more supervisory roles within the industry.

With a qualification like this under your belt, you’ll have more options when it comes to careers in building and construction. To give you a better idea of what jobs are available, we take a closer look.

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1. Licensed builder

In Victoria, building licences are known as building registrations. To independently carry out building and construction work, you will need to get licensed. This is where the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) comes into play.

The course covers everything you need to know about planning, preparing and managing residential construction sites. You’ll also gain knowledge in the principles, techniques and regulations of the Australian building and construction industry, so you can apply for registration with the Victorian Building Authority.

Keep in mind there are different types of building licences to consider, and for each category, you’ll need to have the right skills, knowledge and experience. The main types of registration include:

• Domestic Builder (Limited)
• Domestic Builder (Unlimited)
• Domestic Builder (Manager)
• Commercial Builder (Limited)
• Commercial Builder (Unlimited)

Whatever category you’re interested in, becoming a licensed builder will expose you to a greater range of jobs in building and construction. From here, you might find work with a specific building company, or take the leap into self-employment and start your own small business.

With additional experience or education in building and construction courses – such as the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) – you can easily progress into more supervisory roles within the industry.

2. Construction planner

Are your skills more suited towards scheduling and coordinating? As a construction planner, you’ll be responsible for deciding on the best ways to tackle a job and the most effective order to do the work.

It’s one of the most important jobs in building and construction, with a strong focus on monitoring and control. You’ll apply your practical and theoretical learning to ensure projects are completed on time, safely, and at the right price.

At the higher end of the spectrum, you can become a planning manager and head up your own team of planners, technicians and support staff.

3. Site supervisor

If you’re interested in focusing on specific builds, being a site supervisor could be the career path for you. In this role, you’ll need to know how to assess and manage on-site safety hazards.

You’ll be responsible for inspecting the site, ensuring the workers understand all potential dangers, and if necessary, report any issues to higher-ranking colleagues – such as the construction manager.

Depending on the project at hand, you might solely focus on safety, or you might also be responsible for mentoring and motivating staff. Site supervisors play an important role in building and construction work and – depending on experience – are paid quite well.

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4. Construction Manager

When it comes to careers in building and construction, construction managers are in high demand. Within the industry, it’s one of the most supervisory and well-paid jobs you can do.

Construction managers need to be great leaders. You’ll be responsible for overseeing projects from the early stages, right through to the end. Among your responsibilities will be to hire and supervise workers, work with site supervisors, help coordinate schedules, report on progress, estimate costs.

Becoming a construction manager requires a solid combination of experience and education. Once you’ve completed the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), it’s worth looking into the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) to get to that next level.

Looking ahead

These are just a few (of many) jobs available in building and construction. With further education at a university level, you could even tackle a high-level career as a building proprietor, building contractor, property developer, or contract administrator.

The good news? It can all start with the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building). You might be satisfied with using this qualification to get licensed and start your own business, or you could use it as a base to explore even greater opportunities – it’s really up to you.

Either way, we’re here to help. So, if you would like more info about this course, any of our other building and construction courses, or simply a rundown on the range of careers in building and construction, just get in touch with us today.

Find out how much more you could be earning as a registered builder through BAA.