Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) through RPL
If you already have practical building and construction experience, Recognition of Prior Learning can provide a pathway to have relevant existing competency assessed against the Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
BCQ helps you understand the qualification pathway, prepare the evidence required for assessment and work through the process with All Trades and Compliance (RTO 32398).
About this qualification
The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) is for builders, site supervisors and managers of small to medium building businesses. It covers building codes and standards, structural principles, WHS management, planning and supervising building work, contracts, estimating, scheduling, site surveys and set-out, and legal requirements for Class 1 and 10 (up to two storeys) and Class 2–9 Type C construction. Through Recognition of Prior Learning, your existing skills, knowledge and experience are assessed against the qualification requirements. Further evidence, assessment or training may be required where gaps are identified.
Who can consider Certificate IV?
Career outcomes
What evidence can be relevant?
Relevant evidence can vary by candidate and can include work history, prior qualifications and Statements of Attainment, project records, plans, photographs, site documentation, workplace evidence, third-party reports and competency conversations or practical evidence where required.
Not every candidate needs every type of evidence listed above.
Qualification structure
Core units (11)
Certificate IV vs Diploma: which one do I need?
The right qualification depends on your objective, existing qualifications, experience, state and any applicable licensing requirements. Certificate IV and Diploma are not interchangeable in every circumstance. BCQ can help you identify which pathway to investigate.
Explore the Diploma of Building and Construction →Certificate IV and builders licence pathways
Certificate IV can be relevant to certain building and licensing pathways, but the applicable qualification and experience requirements are determined by the relevant state or territory authority and licence class.
Commonly used toward a builders licence. Licensing requirements vary by state and territory and may require more than this qualification – check with your state licensing authority.
Frequently asked questions
BCQ provides qualification pathway guidance and RPL evidence preparation as a third-party provider for Master Mechanics Training Pty Ltd, trading as All Trades and Compliance (RTO 32398). Formal assessment and certification are the responsibility of the RTO. A qualification is not a licence: builders licences are issued by the licensing authority in each state and territory, including QBCC in Queensland, against their own experience and financial requirements. BCQ does not operate in South Australia. ABN 50 621 900 543.