CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)

The CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator) focuses on the practical skills required to prepare cost estimates, interpret plans, measure quantities and support tendering processes across construction projects.

This qualification is suited to estimators, schedulers, project coordinators, supervisors and professionals seeking stronger commercial capability within the building industry.

Potential outcomes may include:

• Estimator
• Junior Estimator
• Scheduling Support Officer
• Tender Support Officer
• Project Support Officer
• Pathway to Project Management Roles

What you will learn

By completing our Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator) course you will learn:

• Building Legislation, Regulations, Codes and Standards
• Construction Design Principles
• Structural Principles
• Construction Methods and Materials
• Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
• Fire Resistance & Safety
• Interpreting Drawings & Specifications
• Quantity Measurement Techniques
• Estimating and Quoting Skills
• Procurement
• Resource Management
• Risk Management
• Planning & Scheduling
• Dispute Resolution

Modules

Back to Basics Business Training has developed a comprehensive and easy-to-follow CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator) qualification.

This course utilises a selection of Units of Competency, clustered into two custom-developed modules, to deliver the most effective training.

1. Construction
2. Quantities, Estimating & Tendering

CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY

• CPCCBC4012: Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCBC4014: Prepare simple building sketches and drawings

MANDATORY ELECTIVES – GROUP A

• CPCCBC4006: Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4026: Arrange building applications and approvals

MANDATORY ELECTIVES – GROUP B

• BSBPMG426: Apply project risk management techniques
• 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
• CPCCBC4013: Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• CPCCBC4053: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings

GENERAL ELECTIVES

• CPCSUS4002: Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
• CPCCBC4007: Plan building and construction work
• CPCCBC4017: Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
• CPCCBC4024: Resolve business disputes

*PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS

Unit of Competency: CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions

Prerequisite Requirement:

• CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings 
• CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings

*Both of which are accommodated in the units and tasks shown above

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