1300 767 901COURSE DESCRIPTION
Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator) is a nationally recognised qualification designed to meet the needs of Estimators in the Building and Construction industry.
COURSE STRUCTURE
VC Education delivers industry-focused training and assessment that provides you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to achieve Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator).
VC Education’s Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator) has been developed by industry professionals and is focused on current and emerging industry trends, whilst providing you with ‘real world’ and practical application.
To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in 15 units of competency comprised of 2 core units and 13 electives
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Must be 18 years or older
Will be required to demonstrate the required level or languages, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills
No formal pre-requisite required, but is beneficial for the student to have relevant industry experience
OVERVIEW
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of estimators and schedulers and or contract administrators in the building and construction field who may have responsibility for the preparation of estimates from predetermined rates, processing of subcontractor claims and preparation of head and subcontracts for building and construction works.
DELIVERY METHOD
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment is made available to candidates who can demonstrate a minimum of two (2) years of relevant industry experience. The RPL Assessment process is conducted by a qualified industry expert Trainer and Assessor. Once the RPL Assessment is complete, candidates will be issued with a Training Plan detailing the units of competency to be trained and assessed.
Training is offered through VC Education’s online Learning Management System (LMS), classroom-based or face-to-face at your workplace. The delivery of training will vary depending on the candidate’s requirements.
Duration: Maximum 24 months
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Building Estimator
Building Scheduler
Contract Administration
CORE UNITS
CPCCBC4012 |
Read and interpret plans and specifications |
CPCCBC4014 |
Prepare simple building sketches and drawings |
ELECTIVE UNITS
BSBPMG426 |
Apply project risk management techniques |
BSBPMG430 |
Undertake project work |
CPCCBC4001 |
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
CPCCBC4003 |
Select, prepare, and administer a construction contract |
CPCCBC4004 |
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects |
CPCCBC4005 |
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering |
CPCCBC4006 |
Select, procure, and store construction materials for building and construction projects |
CPCCBC4007 |
Plan building or construction work |
CPCCBC4010 |
Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions |
CPCCBC4013 |
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation |
CPCCBC4053 |
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings |
CPCCBC4017 |
Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project |
CPCCBC4024 |
Resolve business disputes |