Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)

This course will teach you to identify and produce cost estimations and schedules for building and construction projects.

You will gain skills and knowledge in:

• producing cost effective estimates
• quantity surveying
• tendering/contracting
• scheduling construction technology, labour and material
• planning
• structural principles
• risk management and occupational health and safety (OHS)
• preparing building sketches and drawings
• environmental management
• building codes and standards.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will meet the standards required for estimators or schedulers. You'll be ready to work on residential and commercial low-rise construction projects.

To be awarded CPC40308 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating), a student must successfully complete a total of fifteen (15) units of competency, comprising of:

• eight (8) core units, and;

• seven (7) elective units of which:

• at least four (4) units must be selected from the general elective units listed in the CPC40308 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating) qualification;

• up to three (3) units may be selected from qualifications in CPC08 or another current training package or state accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, and that no more than:

• two (2) units are from a Certificate IV qualification, and;

• one (1) unit is from a Certificate III or Diploma qualification.

Electives must be industry relevant as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

The building and construction industries are some of the largest industries for employment within Australia. This Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating) from Victoria Polytechnic can help get your foot in the door.

Example job titles include:

• building estimator
• building scheduler
• site supervisor.

Employment for building estimators is expected to grow strongly over the next five years (JobOutlook).

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Before you apply

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

Find out more about applying for our courses.