AQF Level 4 Nationally Recognised

Certificate IVin Building andConstruction (Building)

CPC40120

This is the most in-demand qualification in the country right now. It opens the door to 19 national licensing pathways, company registration, site supervision, and low-rise residential licensing. Plus, get real income lift opportunities in a growing market. Study 100% online, with real Aussie support from an experienced team.

Duration
Up to 19 months
Most finish faster
Delivery
100% online
Self-paced
Outcome
Builder licence
Low-rise pathway

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CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction overview
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Australia needs licensed residential builders.

Australia needs licensed low-rise residential builders and workers now. 1.2 million new homes. One national target. A genuine shortage of qualified people, trades, and services.

Licensed site supervisors, low-rise builders, and project managers have never been more in demand.

Get our free National Construction Report, the numbers behind the industry. Inside: current salary benchmarks by role and state, the fastest-growing trades and regions, total addressable market data, and where the real opportunities are heading from 2026 through 2032.

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Jobs and careers

$130K – $165K+
Construction Managers
$110K – $150K+
Low Rise Builders
$95K – $130K+
Site Supervisors

Business owners

$1.5B+
$500M+ per project · $500M to multi-billion turnover
$50M – $500M
$50M to $500M per project
$1M – $50M
Under $50M turnover (from ~$1M)

Average total package per annum, Australia 2026. Sources: Hays Salary Guide 2026, Seek, Payscale, Glassdoor, Indeed. Figures indicative only. The figures are drawn from All Things Estimating (2020), ConstructionTiers.com.au (2025), iSeekplant (2025), and ResultsGroup (2025).

Beyond the Classroom.

Getting qualified is just the start. For those ready to move faster, we offer two premium services, personalised strategy and Founder-led business coaching.

Skills Recognition.

Already have the experience? Apply to have it formally assessed through our recognised Skills Recognition program.

Full Study.

Starting fresh? No experience needed. Learn the framework from the ground up, on your laptop, at your own pace, around your lifestyle and commitments. Just two hours a week is all it takes.

VIP Strategy Session.

1:1 Strategy Intensive, $490. Book a private session with a specialist coach and walk away with a complete pathway blueprint built around your goals, across business strategy, licensing, company registration, qualification management and skills assessment.

Founder-led. Strictly limited.

Premium, one-on-one business coaching led personally by our Founder, designed for startup and growth-stage businesses ready to scale under a proven system. Claim your free assessment to see if it's a fit.

Turn experience into a qualification.

2+ years on the job? Your experience may already meet the standard.

You may be eligible if you've done:

  • Site supervision or project coordination
  • Safety management and leadership
  • Contract or cost work
  • Business ownership or senior trade work
  • Low-rise residential contracting
  • Trade assistant work for a low-rise builder
  • Worked off the plans under supervision
  • Led a trades and services team
  • Carpentry trade qualified
  • Worked as a tiler, plumber, concretor or similar
  • Conducted any structural low-rise work

Done-for-you and fully supported. We handle the evidence, you focus on the work. Any remaining units finish 100% online, at your own pace.

How it works

  1. Step 1: Complete the assessment online or by phone.
  2. Step 2: Get your results.
  3. Step 3: Discuss investment and payment options.
  4. Step 4: Formalise your pathway.
  5. Step 5: Connect with our local support team.
  6. Step 6: We submit your licence application.

We get you licensed.

Qualifications are step one. The licence is what lets you take on the work. Our in-house licensing company prepares and submits your application direct to your state authority.

  • Managed for you
  • We submit on your behalf
  • No up front costs
  • Pay as you go
  • One organisation
  • Better rates
  • One aligned process
  • Bundle discounts. Cert + Licence

Find your state pathway

Queensland (QBCC)

CPC40120 meets the technical qualification requirement for low rise builder and site supervisor licences. Covers Class 1 and 10 buildings. For Medium Rise or Open licences, you'll need the CPC50220 Diploma.

Book a free consultation now with a specialist, no cost, no obligation, and get all the answers you need about national construction licensing.

The Student
Journey

Everything You Need to Know

Follow the complete student journey, from your first conversation with our team through to graduation and your next step.

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Ready to Start Your Journey?

Talk with our team about your goals, experience and the pathway that may suit you.

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Trusted by industry.
Proven results.

We have worked with representatives with just about every major construction, energy and mining company in the country.

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  • Australian owned and nationally represented. Run by construction pros who know how it really works.
  • Recognised by state and federal government, industry bodies and building commissions.
  • Trainers are real industry builders. Built for the real world by people who've worked in it.
  • Easy to use learning systems that lower the barriers and make it simple to win.
  • Flexible payment options and discounts. We'll find a financial fit for your circumstance.
BHP
Abigroup
Kane
Hutchinson Builders
WorkPac Group
Stockland
John Holland
Woollam Constructions
Woodside
Lendlease
Fulton Hogan
EnergyPro
Schlumberger
ATCO
Intrec
Santos
Saxon Energy
Savanna Energy
Arrow Energy
BHP
Abigroup
Kane
Hutchinson Builders
WorkPac Group
Stockland
John Holland
Woollam Constructions
Woodside
Lendlease
Fulton Hogan
EnergyPro
Schlumberger
ATCO
Intrec
Santos
Saxon Energy
Savanna Energy
Arrow Energy

19 units. Your pace.

19 structured units, delivered online in clear sections. You have up to 19 months to complete, but most finish faster. Already have experience? Apply for Skills Recognition and study less.

How much time?

2 focused hours a week builds strong momentum.

Just 2 focused hours a week builds real momentum. Fit it around rain days, RDOs, or one solid weekend session. Consistency beats intensity, and you're fully supported by our local Aussie team every step of the way.

Curriculum

Built around the way builders actually work.

Planning, compliance, contracts, structures, site management and business systems. Every unit is practical knowledge you can apply on Monday morning.

  • Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures BSBESB402
  • Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C Buildings CPCCBC4053
  • Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects CPCCBC4009
  • Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects CPCCBC4006

Free future credit, earned the moment you finish. CPC40120

Finish this nationally accredited course and you unlock academic credit toward your next qualification by formally applying for credit transfers. Here's where this course can take you next.

Diploma of Building and Construction (CPC50220)

Skip an estimated 12 months of online study.

Pathway to your Medium Rise Builder licence.

Save $3,416 (49% off)

Certificate IV in Building Project Support, Estimator (CPC40320)

Skips an estimated 10 months of online study.

Save $3,105 (63% off)

Certificate IV in Building Project Support, Contract Administrator (CPC40320)

Skip an estimated 8 months of online study.

Save $2,484 (51% off)

Certificate III in Landscape Construction (AHC30921)

Skip an estimated 2 months of online study.

Pathway to your Structural Landscaping licence.

Save $587 (11% off)

Everything included when you enrol.

  • Structured onboarding
  • Unlimited support through your program
  • 24/7 access to your online platform
  • Phone and email support, 5 days a week
  • Technical guidance from construction professionals
  • Skills Recognition available any time
  • Business Start Up coaching available with our Founder. Application process applies.
  • Plus receive a copy of Brick by Brick, Australia's practical construction business blueprint.
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Bonus Offer, Receive This Book Free With Every Enrolment.

Get started in 3 easy steps.

01

Free consultation.

Map your licensing requirements and get a pathway built around your situation. No upfront payment, start immediately.

02

Payment options.

See every finance and payment option and pick what fits. Up to 48 month interest free finance plans available.

03

Enrolment & onboarding.

Get personally enrolled and onboarded, receive your credentials, and plug straight into our support team.

Common questions.

Yes. CPC40120 is the technical qualification accepted by state regulators for low rise residential builder and site supervisor licences (Class 1 and 10 buildings). Our in-house National Licensing team prepares and lodges your application directly with QBCC, NSW Fair Trading, VBA or your relevant authority. For Medium Rise or Open licences you'll need the CPC50220 Diploma, which we also deliver.

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