Certificate IV & Diploma Courses

CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)

The CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimating) equips learners with specialist skills in construction estimating, costing, and tendering. This qualification prepares you to support project financial planning by producing accurate estimates, interpreting project documentation, and assisting with effective cost control.

Students will gain expertise in:

  • Estimating, costing, and preparing bills of quantities.
  • Assisting with tender preparation, variations, and contracts.
  • Interpreting plans and specifications for resource and material needs.
  • Applying WHS considerations in estimating and project planning.
  • Communicating effectively with project managers, subcontractors, and clients.

Career Outcomes

  • Construction Estimator
  • Project Support Officer
  • Contract Administrator Assistant
  • Entry-level Cost Planner

Pathways

Pathway to the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building/Management) for career progression into project management, contract administration, or construction business management

Essential Information

  • Rolling intake
  • Flexible and supportive delivery options:
    • Virtual Classroom
    • Face to Face Classroom
    • Self-Paced
  • CSQ Funding available
  • Trainer led classrooms

Why study this course?

  • Build specialist skills in estimating and project costing.
  • Support project managers with tenders and financial planning.
  • Improve career prospects in construction project support.
  • Learn from industry-aligned, practical training.
  • Pathway to Diploma-level qualifications in construction management.

 

Pathways

Technical Pathway to the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building/Management) and career progression into project management, contract administration, or construction business management.

Participants in this program should be currently employed in the building and construction industry, and holding a Certificate III trade qualification or equivalent, will be of benefit.

What do I need

  1. Laptop
  2. Microsoft Office Suite plus Adobe Acrobat Reader
  3. Industry experience

Structure

15 units of competency:

2 core units
13 elective units

Core Units

CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4014Prepare simple building sketches and drawings

Elective Units

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
CPCCBC4017 Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
CPCCBC4021 Minimise waste on the building and construction site
CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques

This course has a rolling intake.

Once all documentation has been provided and your enrolment has been completed you are encouraged to start as soon as possible!

We require that you complete a minimum of 2 units of competency per month to meet progression requirements.

Join us on a Tuesday night (5.30pm-8pm) via our Virtual Classroom (ZOOM)

Join us on a Thursday night (5.30pm-8pm) for our face-to-face classroom at our Currumbin campus

Or work on the units self paced, in your own time, when it suits you!

We offer the flexibility for you to chose to do this course via one or more of the delivery modes listed – whatever works for you, your work and other commitments!

Check your eligibility for CSQ Funding via our online eligibility checker

We have a range of flexible payment options please contact us on 07 5669 9000 to find out more.

Course Information

  • Rolling intake
  • Flexible and supportive delivery options:
    • Virtual Classroom
    • Face to Face Classroom
    • Self-Paced
  • CSQ Funding available
  • Trainer led classrooms