How to Become A Contract Administrator

If you’re looking to get qualified and launch your career in the world of business, this online BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business course is the ideal qualification. Offered entirely online by Open Colleges, this course covers the skills and knowledge needed in today’s fast-paced and modern office environment.

Learn how to effectively coordinate business resources, lead a diverse workforce and recruit staff that fit into your company culture. You will also develop a range of key business skills such as pitching products and services, analysing research and writing complex documents.

Upon completion of this course you will walk away with a nationally recognised qualification and the skills to work within a range of companies and business environments.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrollment with Open Colleges.

Give your career in building the best foundation with the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) from Open Colleges! Designed to help working trades professionals and newcomers to the construction industry become licensed builders without the hassle of full-time classes, this course is delivered entirely online to ensure ultimate flexibility and the freedom to study at your own pace.

The course is designed to give you a solid understanding of building fundamentals and structural principles for residential and commercial low rise construction projects. Learn how to prepare simple building sketches, interpret plans and specs, estimate costs for a range of projects, prepare contracts, plan construction work, select and procure the correct construction materials and conduct on-site supervision of construction works.

The course also covers building codes and standards, WHS protocols on construction sites, and how to comply with legal requirements and resolve business disputes. Upon completion of this course, you will have met the educational requirements needed for registration as a licensed builder in Queensland, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory. NSW Fair Trading, the SA Consumer and Business Services (CBS), the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) and Builders Registration Board of WA might evaluate this qualification as part of a broader consideration of your experience and knowledge for registration as a licensed builder. As licensing varies from state to state, there may be extra requirements necessary to register. Please ensure you refer to your state’s licencing requirements.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.

Are you ready to kickstart your career in one of the world’s fastest-growing professions? Take your first step into the exciting sector of project management with a Certificate IV in Project Management Practice (BSB40920) from the College for Adult Learning.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the processes and systems involved in the project management life cycle. Through nine nationally accredited units modelled around the five key project management processes (initiate, plan, execute, control + monitor and close a project), you’ll develop the skills you need to manage a small project or to be an effective team member of a large, complex project.

You’ll learn:

• Applying risk management techniques to projects 
• Effectively define project scope and apply scope controls
• Foundations of managing small to large projects using the PMBOK 10 knowledge areas 
• Managing project human resources and stakeholder information

You’ll have the option to study online at your own pace, completing the course with just eight months of full-time study (or around 12 months part-time). When you graduate, you’ll be job-ready, with a respected qualification in hand and the confidence and skills you need to begin a new chapter in your career. Why not start that chapter today?

If you are a naturally organised person and are looking to start a career in business administration then this BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Administration) qualification from Open Colleges could be a fantastic choice for you. Business activity is on the rise in Australia and outlook for the creation of new clerical roles is great, with 342,000 new roles to be created in the industry by 2025 (Source: Australian Government Job Outlook), so if you’re after an in-demand career this could be an ideal opportunity.

Completing this Certificate IV qualification will enable you to competently perform in any of the many administrative and clerical roles required by the modern businesses. You will gain all the contemporary business administration and communication skills by studying subjects such as how to apply communication strategies in the workplace, build effective business relationships, write complex documents, design and produce complex spreadsheets and how to use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment.

By the end of this course you will be equipped with all the knowledge you need to become an administration star for any business or organisation, so start studying today!

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrollment with Open Colleges.

The Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator) (CPC40320) from College for Adult Learning will put you on the pathway to become a contract administrator in construction by developing a range of skills, including how to prepare and develop contracts, project management and administration techniques, and overseeing sites to ensure they meet legal requirements.

With this course, you’ll learn to ensure construction compliance requirements are met, as well as applying building codes and standards to the construction process. 

You’ll learn how to:

• Manage and negotiate contracts
• Arrange building applications and approvals to ensure they are meeting legal and contractual standards
• Ensuring quality, OH&S standards, and legal requirements are met to support safe workplace practices
• Identify client requirements and finalise contract requirements.

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.

 

 

If you’ve always seen yourself as a good organiser and problem solver, and would like to pursue a career in business administration, then this BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Records & Information Management) qualification from Open Colleges could be an ideal first step to take.

This course is specifically designed to cater to individuals who lack prior experience but aspire to kick-start their career in records and information management. By enrolling in this course, participants will acquire fundamental skills essential for effectively utilising knowledge management systems, managing records, retrieving information, and honing critical thinking skills. Additionally, this course will also focus on improving workplace communication skills, which are crucial for success in any business sector or branch. This course is delivered 100% online, allowing you to balance study with your lifestyle.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.

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.