Course Information
Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)
CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)
Be a professional building estimator in the low-rise construction sector
This course will give you the technical qualifications you need to apply for various building licences through the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
This qualification enables you to learn how to apply structural principles, building codes and standards, interpret plans and estimate cost and schedules on residential and commercial constructions.
Course Categories:
Units
Dates and Delivery
Entry Requirements
Costs & Funding
Outcomes
How to Enrol
Units
Structure
9 core units
6 elective units
Core Units
CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings
BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques
Elective Units
CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4007 Plan building or construction work
CPCCBC4017 Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
CPCCBC4021 Minimise waste on the building and construction site
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
Dates and Delivery
We are able to offer three delivery options to fit around your current work and family commitments – please choose from one of the three following options or a blend of all three. Participants must be committed to progress using these delivery options.
1. Virtual Classroom held each Monday and / or Tuesday evening 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm online with one of our experienced trainers.
2. Face to Face Training held each Wednesday and / or Thursday evening 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm at our Currumbin campus.
3. Self-paced online.
Choose one or a blend of all three.
Entry Requirements
Participants in this program are required to be currently employed in the construction industry and hold a Certificate III trade qualification or equivalent.
Participants must be committed to attending face-to-face masterclasses either at the Currumbin Campus or via Zoom Virtual Classroom.
What do I need as a student….
- Laptop
- Microsoft Office Suite plus Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Industry experience – minimum 2 – 4 years depending on trade and supervisory experience
- Device for photographs
- Access to printer and internet
- Textbook (ebook or hardcopy) to be purchased
Costs & Funding
There are a number of factors that will determine the cost of your training:
- Depending on the qualification or licence you require.
- If your training is subsidised by CSQ.
- If you are eligible for the CSQ funding.
- If funding is available at your time of enrolment.
Please see our CSQ Funding page for more information.
Outcomes
Study Pathways
This course enables the students to further their studies into higher AQF level e.g. Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Employment Pathways
The employment pathways offered by completing this program include:
- Construction supervisor (the units required by QBCC to gain a Site Supervisor licence are included in this program)
- Builder restricted to kitchen, bathroom and laundry installation
- Builder Low Rise
- Construction Manager
How to Enrol
To enrol on one of our courses, please complete the expression of interest below and one of our training consultants will get back to you.
To learn more, get in touch with us today!
