CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator)
Precision and organisation are the backbone of any successful build. The CPC40320 qualification is specifically designed for those who keep projects on track behind the scenes: the estimators, schedulers, and contract administrators who bridge the gap between a blueprint and a finished structure.
Total investment: $3,299 (Save: )
per month over 9 months, initial deposit $299.
Course summary
Code
Duration
9 months
Number of Units
2 Core and 13 Elective
Inclusions
Delivery: Flexible online distance learning
Study load: Approx. 10–15 hours per week
RPL: Recognition of Prior Learning options available
Support: One-on-one guidance from a dedicated student support officer
Course overview
The CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator) focuses on the practical skills required to manage documentation, contracts, approvals and commercial processes across construction projects.
This qualification is suited to construction administrators, coordinators, estimators, supervisors and professionals seeking stronger project support capability.
Potential outcomes may include:
- Contract Administrator
- Project Support Officer
- Construction Coordinator
- Estimating Assistant
- Site Administration Support
- Project Management Pathway Roles
Modules
What you will learn
By completing our Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator) course you will learn:
- Australian Law & Business Obligations
- Legislation, Regulations, Codes & Standards
- Interpreting Drawings & Specifications
- Client Needs and Protections
- Building Approvals
- Procurement & Resource Management
- Sub-Contracting
- Tendering
- Dispute Resolution
- Breach, Suspension & Termination of a Contract
- Contract Risk Management
- Contract Administration
- Finalising the Project Contract
Modules
Back to Basics Business Training has developed a comprehensive and easy-to-follow approach for the CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator) qualification.
We have clustered a selection of Units of Competency into a single, custom-developed module to deliver this course efficiently.
Units of Competency
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
- CPCCBC4012: Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCBC4014: Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
MANDATORY ELECTIVES – GROUP A
- CPCCBC4003: Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
- CPCCBC4006: Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
- CPCCBC4026: Arrange building applications and approvals
- CPCCBC4031: Process client requirements
MANDATORY ELECTIVES – GROUP B
- BSBPMG426: Apply project risk management techniques
- CPCCBC4001: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
- CPCCBC4005: Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
- CPCCBC4013: Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
- CPCCBC4053: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings
GENERAL ELECTIVES
- CPCCBC4007: Plan building and construction work
- CPCCBC4017: Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
- CPCCBC4024: Resolve business disputes
- CPCCBC4032: Apply contract law to sales processes
Ready to build a career in construction project support?
Gain practical contract administration skills that help construction projects stay organised, compliant and commercially on track.
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