North Metropolitan TAFE

CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

In Western Australia, this qualification equips you with practical skills for roles like foreman, site manager, or leading hand in low-rise building projects. It also opens doors to office-oriented careers such as estimating, scheduling, or contract administration in the building and construction industry.

Learn to plan and supervise safe building and construction work, administer a construction contract, prepare costing and schedules for a building project.

Delivery mode

North Metropolitan TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 140 Royal St, Perth

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $470 Fees are based on full-time study.
WA
  • WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$470
Full Fee Tuition:
$470
Enquire with North Metropolitan TAFE to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $470 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) will prepare you for the following roles.

Building Estimator

A Building Estimator works out projected costs for construction projects including material, labour and hire of necessary equipment. You’ll work wi...

Avg yearly income $99,996
Entry barriers Low

Construction Supervisor

A Construction Supervisor oversees the work being done on a building or construction project. You’ll make sure the job is progressing as it should ...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Site Foreman

A Site Foreman ensures all work is progressing properly on a building or construction site. You’ll supervise other workers to make sure work is bei...

Avg yearly income $65,000
Entry barriers Low

Construction Project Manager

A Construction Project Manager supervises all work on a building site to make sure a construction project is operating effectively. You’ll ensure t...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

Construction Estimator

A Construction Estimator puts together figures to plan for the costs of construction projects. You’ll work with other building industry professiona...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Building Supervisor

A Building Supervisor coordinates operations on a building or construction project. You’ll organise labour, materials and equipment and make sure r...

Avg yearly income $115,180
Entry barriers Low

Building Contractor

A Building Contractor oversees a project of construction work from start to finish. You might be building a new structure or renovating an existing...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

About North Metropolitan TAFE

We are the largest TAFE college in Western Australia, with ten contemporary campuses across Perth’s north metropolitan area.

We offer over 350 courses from Certificate I to Advanced Diplomas, apprenticeships and traineeships, plus short courses and skill sets. Whether you’re just starting out in the workforce, looking to upskill, change careers or returning to work, we have a qualification to take you in the right direction.