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Certificate IV in Building and Construction
An experienced-worker pathway to CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction for tradespeople, site supervisors and builders moving into contracting.
Turn years of building experience into the qualification most commonly referenced for builder licensing applications — earned properly, on real projects.
- Classroom + readiness testing + workplace evidence
Enrolments close Fri, 21 Aug, 5:00pm
Places are limited — check your eligibility before the cut-off.
Check your eligibility
Under 60 seconds. An OnShift adviser will give you honest, factual advice on whether this program suits your experience — before you enrol.
Submit the form to get your course fact sheet (PDF) — key facts, every unit code and the official sources.
Evidence & sources
Every code, unit and licensing claim on this page is taken from the official records below. Requirements are set by the regulator and the national register — not by us — so check the source if anything looks out of date.
- OnShift Education — RTO 41304 (National Register)
Our registration status, scope of registration and registration period on training.gov.au.
- CPC40120 — Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Unit of competency record on the National Register.
Key facts at a glance
- Provider
- OnShift Education — RTO 41304 on the National Register
- Code
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
- Units of competency
- 1 nationally recognised units
- Delivery
- Classroom + readiness testing + workplace evidence
- On completion
- On successful completion, the nationally recognised CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
Units included (1)
| Unit code | Unit title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CPC40120 | Certificate IV in Building and Construction | — |
Will this get me a builder licence?
No provider can promise that. The qualification satisfies a technical competency component; the state regulator separately assesses experience, financial and other requirements and makes the licensing decision.
Is this just RPL?
No. It is a proper training and assessment program that recognises the experience you bring, under standard RPL and credit transfer rules.
What evidence do I need?
Plans, estimates, programmes, contracts, site records and photos from projects you personally ran or supervised, plus employer verification.
Who this is for
Delivery and assessment pathway
Entry expectations
Genuine building and construction experience. This is an experienced-worker program — it is not designed to teach the trade from scratch.
Assessment
Suitability review before substantial fees. Knowledge assessments plus workplace evidence from projects you have run or supervised — plans, estimates, programmes, contracts and site records.
Workplace evidence
Access to live building work so project evidence can be gathered.
Certification issued on successful completion
On successful completion, the nationally recognised CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
High-touch support and what makes OnShift different
- Experienced-worker only — assessed on projects you actually run.
- Suitability review before substantial fees.
- High-touch, often one-to-one trainer-assessor support.
- Trainers with direct site and contracting experience.
- Help resolving prior-training and evidence gaps.
How it works
- 1
Eligibility check
You submit the form. An OnShift adviser reviews your building experience and gives you an honest read on suitability.
- 2
Readiness and enrolment
If suitable, we walk you through fees, staging and the evidence pathway before you enrol.
- 3
Assessment and completion
Classroom and readiness testing, then project evidence, with support until competency is demonstrated.
Frequently asked
People also ask
Straight answers to the questions people search for — and ask AI assistants — about demolition licensing, supervisor authorisation and recognition of prior learning. Licensing rules are set by the regulator, not by us, so we always point you back to the source.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for experienced workers
Cost, timing and what happens after training
What happens next
- You submit the eligibility form above.
- An OnShift adviser (real person, not a bot) reviews your background against this program's suitability criteria.
- We contact you — usually within one business day — with a plain-English recommendation. If this program doesn't suit you, we say so.
- If it does suit you, we walk you through fees, staging, and readiness before any enrolment is confirmed.
Licensing requirements vary by state and may change. Completing training does not guarantee that a licence or supervisor authorisation will be granted. Applicants may also need to meet experience, qualification, identity and other regulator requirements. Confirm the current requirements that apply to you directly with the relevant state regulator before enrolling.