Online Course · Site Management

For Tradies Looking to Get Into Site Management

Maybe you keep the site in order without the title. You cover programming, tender documents, contracts, safety plans and leading trades. It was made for the step from supervising to managing.

From $67per week on a flexible plan
12 Monthsfull-time study
19 Unitsall accredited
CPC40120nationally recognised
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

DurationAbout 12 months full-time, 16 to 18 part-time
CostFrom $67 a week on a flexible plan
DeliveryOnline and self-paced, open 24/7
Units19 accredited units of competency
RecognitionCPC40120, nationally recognised
Enrolment24 months, with extension and deferral options
Comes with
  • Weekly or monthly payment plans
  • Unlimited study support
  • Two short courses included
  • Tutorials in any order
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Get the Title You Do the Job Of

A lot of sites have someone running things without the paperwork behind them. This is the code that makes the role official.

Handle the Whole Program

Resources, subbies, tenders and safety plans all land on the site manager. The units walk through each of them in turn.

Study Around a Live Build

Tutorials can be taken in the order that suits you, so you can study what the current job is throwing at you first.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Every site needs someone holding the program, the trades and the safety plan together. The work is easy to picture: setting the week, chasing materials, walking the job with the client, and signing off what is done.

Construction Supervisor

Keeps trades in sequence and quality where it should be.

Contract Administrator

Handles claims, variations and the paperwork behind the build.

Site Manager

Owns the site: program, resources, safety and the client relationship.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every site and employer is different, and site manager roles usually ask for years on the job as well.

The Course

What You Learn

Nineteen units cover plans, site control, teams, tenders and safety.

01
Plans, Codes and Structure
Read what the designers drew and know what the code demands.
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings
Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
02
Running the Site
Set out the job, line up the resources, and keep the days on track.
Plan building or construction work
Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
Supervise concreting work
Minimise waste on the building and construction site
03
Leading Teams and Safety
Get trades pulling together, and keep everyone home at the end of it.
Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
Apply project risk management techniques
Apply project quality management techniques
04
Tenders, Law and Money
Win the work, sign it well, and sort out trouble when it starts.
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
Resolve business disputes
Manage finances for new business ventures
Included

What You’ll Get

Study

  • Online and self-paced, no scheduled classes
  • Nineteen accredited units, site, teams, tenders, safety
  • Tutorials in any order, adapted to your priorities
  • Workplace evidence tasks, learning happens on the job

Support

  • Unlimited one-on-one support, from your learning coach
  • Regular feedback, on the work you submit
  • Flexible plans, weekly or monthly to suit you
  • Diploma pathways, open when you finish
Why This One

What Makes It Different

It works for site people for three reasons: the units match the role, the order is yours to choose, and the coach has been on site.

01
Written for the Site Role

Leading trades, arranging resources, tender documents and concreting supervision are all in the unit list, not left as background.

02
Your Order, Your Pace

Tutorials are easy to move through and the order can be adapted to your priorities, so study follows the build.

03
Shaped by Industry

Content is created with industry leaders and designed in consultation with industry experts, so tasks reflect how sites run now.

The Credentials

What You Walk Away With

Nationally Recognised

Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Site Management)

CPC40120, awarded by the Australian Government

A Recognised Certificate

CPC40120 is nationally recognised training, awarded by the Australian Government and respected across the country.

The Site Manager Skill Set

Programming, resources, safety plans, tender documents and contract administration, covered as one set of skills.

A Route to the Diploma

Graduates can go on to the Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) or the construction project management diploma.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Enquire

Ask for the course guide. It takes a minute and costs nothing.

Step two

Talk It Over

A consultant checks the units line up with the role you want.

Step three

Set Your Plan

Choose weekly or monthly payments, then enrol and get your login.

Step four

Start On Site

Take the units in the order the current job makes useful.

The Investment

What It Costs

$67 / week
Pay weekly or monthly on a plan tailored to your budget.
Weekly or monthly payment plans
Plans tailored to your budget
30-day cooling-off period
Two short courses included
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need site experience?

Time on site helps, and most students have it. To enrol you need to be 18 or older and to show English, maths and reading at ACSF Level 3. A short test may apply if English is not your first language.

How long does it take?

About 12 months full-time, or 16 to 18 months part-time. The enrolment period runs 24 months, with extension and deferral options if a build takes over.

What does it cost?

Plans start from $67 a week and can be tailored to your budget, weekly or monthly. The college is fee-for-service, so FEE-HELP and VET Student Loans do not apply.

Can I study while running a job?

Yes. There are no scheduled classes or hard deadlines, and tutorials can be taken in the order that suits your priorities.

How is the course assessed?

Through unit quizzes and practical tasks based on workplace evidence. Learning happens on the job, and your coach gives feedback on each submission.

What is the difference between this and the Building stream?

Both sit under CPC40120. This one leans into running the site: leading trades, arranging resources, tenders and concreting supervision. The Building stream leans into costing, materials and the build itself.

What can I study next?

The Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) (CPC50320) and the Diploma of Project Management specialising in Construction (BSB50820).

Is this course nationally recognised?

Yes. CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Site Management) is nationally recognised training, awarded by the Australian Government.

What if I change my mind?

A 30-day cooling-off period applies. Withdraw inside it and you receive a full refund, less an administration fee. After that, stopping payments needs evidence of hardship.

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About the College

College for Adult Learning is an online college for people already working. Its construction courses are designed with industry experts, and every student gets one-on-one coaching with no cap on support. Fees are paid directly, as the college is fee-for-service.

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