How to Become a Leading Hand: Australian Careers in Building and Construction

Studying the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management course online through Open Colleges will give you the training to manage and maintain a resourceful and dynamic team.

Upon completion of this online frontline management certificate program you will be proficient in managing both people and projects. You will gain stronger communication skills to assist you with the mentoring and guidance of employees as well as to establish and develop business relationships. In addition, you will attain key frontline management skills and training to implement operational plans and information systems in the workplace.

An added bonus to this course is that when you complete your first module, you will receive a 12-month affiliate membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (previously known as the Australian Institute of Management). IML is a key industry membership organisations for managers at a variety of levels. IML membership at this level provides learners with many benefits such as access to e-newsletters, blogs, events, and online resources.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrollment with Open Colleges.

If you are working as a tradie or want to, this Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) from Builders Academy Australia could be your first step towards starting your own business and preparing for the builders registration. The course offers a detailed insight into the fundamental building topics that will, combined with your practical work experience allow you to progress in your building career or start your own construction business.

The course can be delivered via either physical (across Victoria) or virtual classroom environments (throughout Australia).

There are 2 separate streams for this course:

1. Standard Stream: For people with less than 3 years experience – part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 45 weeks; OR
2. Experienced Stream: For people will 3+ years of industry experience – part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 38 weeks.

Students may require up to 8 hours per week outside of class to complete additional learning and assessments, but this will vary depending on each learner.

Government Funding is available to eligible individuals in Victoria. Enquire now to find out more.

 

 

The online CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management) from College for Adult Learning will develop your skills in the building and construction industry to give you the ability to successfully manage a construction site. Step up from Foreperson and Site Supervisor roles with the confidence to handle all aspects of construction site management from administration to planning, team leadership and operations to ensure regulations and project requirements are met.

You’ll also learn how to:

• Manage construction project resources to ensure projects run smoothly;
• Understand and interpret information from sites and set-out plans and manage the application of building codes;
• Establish a workplace safety plan to keep crews and subcontractors safe;
• Prepare tender documentation and administer contracts.

If you are working as a tradie or want to, this CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) from Builders Academy Australia could be your first step towards starting your own business and preparing for the builders registration. The course offers a detailed insight into the fundamental building topics that will, combined with your practical work experience allow you to progress in your building career or start your own construction business.

The course can be delivered 100% online via virtual classroom environments (throughout Australia).

There are 2 separate streams for this course:

1. Standard Stream: For people with less than 3 years experience – part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 45 weeks; OR
2. Experienced Stream: For people will 3+ years of industry experience – part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 38 weeks.

Students may require up to 8 hours per week outside of class to complete additional learning and assessments, but this will vary depending on each learner.

Please note that no government funding is available in NSW, QLD or ACT.