Each student receives a package of material valued at $500 containing:
• The National Construction Code (Vol. 1) – Hardcopy pickup when Site Visit
• Forms and templates that can be badged and branded to be used for your own future use

For students specifically interested in becoming a Registered Builder, TIV provides a specialist workshop to prepare you for undertaking the Victorian Building Authority’s builder registration process.

The course is delivered over 11 months.

Students are required to attend timetabled training for one 3-hour evening sessions per week (6pm to 9pm), either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Site-based practical projects are also included in the timetabled delivery phase.

Note: Applicants who have already completed the CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction Qualification, may be entitled to credit transfers for up to 11 of the qualification’s 27 units of competence.

The cut off date to enrol is one week before the course starts.

Don’t let financial hurdles get in your way of study. TIV has flexible payment plans available to help you get the education you want.

Only Victoria residents are eligible for the Skills First Government Funding. If you are from interstate you are able to enrol in the course but will have to pay the full fee.

Please refer to the individual course page for a clear breakdown of fees, or see our Schedule of Fees here.

The student fees are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.  Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenity fees

• You are 18 years or older
• Construction industry experience is an advantage, as is experience in settings with transferrable skills such as:
  • Competitive tendering
  • Logistics,
  • Property maintenance
• You have a laptop with Microsoft office programs (or equivalent) and internet access for the duration of the course
• You can read, write and speak English competently
• You have successfully completed a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment

Yes, TIV’s training services are delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding to eligible individuals.

If your highest qualifications is years 10-12, or a Certificate I, II, III or IV level or equivalent then you may be eligible to access government funding.

To confirm if you’re eligible for Government Funding  check out the online Funding Eligibility Indicator here or call us on (03) 9399 9511 and we can discuss your options.

If you have completed a CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction you may be eligible for 11 Credit Transfers, thus reducing the number of units required from 27 to 16.

Yes, on completion you will be issued with the Nationally Recognised qualification:

• CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

• A computer or laptop with Microsoft Office (not an iPad)
• A mobile phone or landline for dialling into the Audio Conference
• Internet access
• Being available during the hours set on the timetable
• WhatsApp downloaded
• Video access for ZOOM

No, students from interstate are welcome. However, they are unable to access government funding.

If you want to be a Registered Builder Unlimited (DBU), the combined content of both courses covers everything you will need to know.

Click here and see for yourself how it works.

No. However, the CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is a prescribed qualification by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) and will assist you in your application with the VBA. To become a licensed builder, you have to meet the requirements from the VBA and therefore TIV cannot guarantee a licensed outcome.

Job opportunities from the course involve:

• • Registered Builder*
  • General Foreperson
  • Building Inspector
  • Site Manager

*To become a registered builder, you must also meet the licensing requirements in your state or territory. Please note that TIV does not guarantee a licensed outcome.