Master Builders Association - New South Wales

Unit Aim

For participants on the Certificate IV in Building to gain the skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently take off quantities, estimate costs and produce a quotation for a domestic housing construction.

What You Will Learn

• Basic calculations and set out
• Terminology
• Domestic structural elements
• Preparing the bill of quantities and estimate
• Preparing a quotation
• Introduction to software methods

How You Will Benefit

Upon completion of this unit, including an assignment based on the take-off of quantities and preparation of a quote from a set of drawings, participants will have a very sounds understanding of quantities, estimating and quoting jobs as a residential builder. Skills relating to managing client expectations and presenting your finished quote will also be emphasised.

Competencies Covered in the Subject

CPCBC4004A - Identify and produce estimated cost for building and construction projects
CPCBC4005A - Produce labour and materials schedules for ordering

Duration: 4 days
Price: Members $900/ Non Members $1,080 GST exempt
CPD Points: 48 points

Initial interview needs to be conducted prior to course registration. Contact Dean Edser for registration details - (02) 8586 3548 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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