Builders Quantities and Estimating - Course 43
From Saturday, 28 January 2012 -  09:00
To Sunday, 05 February 2012 - 17:00

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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Location : Randwick TAFE College, Building A
Candidate must have completed Contracts Administration & Management and HR, Site & Project Management units as a pre-requisites for this unit. This course will run on 28, 29 January, 4, 5 February 2012

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