Course Description This qualification is for people who want to become builders and managers of small to medium building businesses. You will acquire the skills and knowledge required to coordinate the overall construction of low-rise buildings, which entails selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with clients. Course Structure To receive the Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) students must complete all core units and, if available, a range of additional units. Core Units Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace Manage small business finances Plan building or construction work Produce labour and material schedules for ordering Read and interpret plans and specifications Select and prepare a construction contract Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects Career Opportunities This course provides education and training for the building industry at technician level to effectively operate at middle management level in the residential building sector.