Parker Brent Courses

NOTE: This course is currently only available to residents of Victoria, Australia.

If you are working in the building industry and have an interest in advancing your career and taking on more senior roles, then this CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) qualification from Parker Brent could be just what you’re looking for.

The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) course is aimed at people looking to gain knowledge in residential building and construction, and will teach you crucial industry skills such as how to plan building or construction work, how to apply structural principles and legal requirements to residential and commercial constructions, how to arrange building applications and approvals, how to identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects and how to use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings. By the end of the course you will be equipped with all the knowledge you need to start engaging in more senior building roles such as site supervisor or site manager.

This course is done online only, but you’ll be required to attend online classes two evenings per week.

Government funding available: this course is a part by the Victorian Government’s Skills First program and eligible students can get a large portion of their fees covered by the government. Enquire now to see if you qualify.

 

 

NOTE: This course is currently only available to residents of Victoria, Australia. 

If you’re now working in construction or as a tradesperson and would like to progress your career and get access to more senior industry roles, then this CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) qualification from Parker Brent could be the ideal course to take.

Aimed at people interested in performing supervisory or management roles in the building industry, the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) from Parker Brent will teach you all you need to know about how to manage contracts and tender documentation, prepare estimates and monitor costing systems, manage sustainability practices and environmental processes, apply site-surveys and set-out procedures, building project management and supervision. By the end of the course, you will have gained all the skills and knowledge required to confidently take on and manage the wide range of tasks involved in residential and commercial low-rise building and construction.

Whilst this course is online-only, you will be required to attend online classes two evenings per week.

Government funding available: this course is a part by the Victorian Government’s Skills First program and eligible students can get a large portion of their fees covered by the government. Enquire now to see if you qualify.

If you are working in the building industry and have an interest in advancing your career and taking on more senior roles, then this CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) qualification from Parker Brent could be just what you’re looking for.

This course is aimed at people looking to gain knowledge in residential building and construction, and will teach you crucial industry skills such as how to plan building or construction work, how to apply structural principles and legal requirements to residential and commercial constructions, how to arrange building applications and approvals, how to identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects and how to use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings. By the end of the course you will be equipped with all the knowledge you need to start engaging in more senior building roles such as site supervisor or site manager.

The course is flexible with the pace at which you learn, but it’s a good idea to keep a regular study schedule to make sure you’re moving forward steadily. You’ve got to finish the qualification within a set time – anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. This gives you plenty of time to really get into the material and nail the qualification. Most students are expected to wrap up their studies in about 12 months.

The self-paced version of this course is not covered by government funding.

NOTE: This course is currently only available to residents of Victoria, Australia. 

If you are a building industry professional looking to boost your career by augmenting your expertise in compliance and construction methodologies, then this CPC60121 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying (VIC only) qualification from Parker Brent could be an ideal course for you.

Geared towards individuals engaged in statutory building surveying or advisory services, the program addresses both residential and commercial structures outlined in the National Construction Code (NCC), with a particular focus on buildings up to three storeys and 2,000 square meters in floor area. Completing this qualification will give you advanced insights into the intricacies of compliance, as well as proficiency in the assessment and enforcement of regulatory standards. The curriculum explores various construction methodologies, comprising both traditional and emerging techniques, while providing a detailed understanding of materials used in the field.

You’ll gain knowledge and skills in building codes and regulations, preparing contracts and building permits, building and construction processes and building project management.

This Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying qualification requires you to attend online classrooms two evenings a week, from 5.30-9.30pm over 89 weeks (or less if you have transferred credits from a different course).

Government funding available: this course is a part by the Victorian Government’s Skills First program and eligible students can get a large portion of their fees covered by the government. Enquire now to see if you qualify.