Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)

Get job-ready with industry relevant units designed to help you succeed

As a result of completing your online Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator), you’ll be able to confidently apply a range of skills and strategies, based on the following 15 accredited units of competency:

UNITS
CODE	UNIT NAME
CPCCBC4031	Process client requirements
CPCCBC4007	Plan building or construction work
BSBPMG426	Apply project risk management techniques
CPCCBC4001	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
CPCCBC4053	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings
CPCCBC4003	Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4006	Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4012	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4014	Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
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
CPCCBC4021	Minimise waste on the building and construction site
CPCCBC4009	Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects

Our courses are 100% online and are self-paced.

This means you can choose to study on a more intense time schedule, or just fit it around your lifestyle when you can.
The course can be completed in as little as 10 months with a full-time study load or in 12 -14 months on a part-time study load, but we allow a generous 24-month standard course enrolment duration.

We provide engaging tutorials, industry-relevant assessments and work-ready learning outcomes.

• Complete the course your way – at your own time, pace and convenience
• You win from the start with no classes, no rush hour dash or parking hassles
• Tutorials are easily navigated and the order can be adapted to your priorities
• Unit quizzes serve to demonstrate knowledge obtained
• You receive a personal learning plan and regular feedback and personal assistance from our experienced facilitators
• Learning occurs on the job and you can apply your knowledge while you study for immediate results

Depending on your current skills and amount of experience you have, you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning and be eligible for course acceleration.

Get ahead in your career with:

There are more options for career advancement available after securing a Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator). Many students that graduate choose to complete go onto complete further study such as:
This course offers pathways to further study with entry into:

• Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) (CPC50320)
• Diploma of Project Management (specialising in Construction) (BSB50820)

Workplace requirements

As part of your course, it is compulsory to undertake and provide third-party evidence for some assessments in an eligible industry workplace. If you are not currently in, or have not previously been in, an eligible workplace, you must source your own host workplace and undertake work that meets the requirements for the units of this course.

For more information regarding workplace requirements, please speak to our friendly Learning Consultants.

Study requirements

To be eligible to enrol in our online qualifications, our students are required to:

• Be 18 years or older at the time of registration.
• Demonstrate the required level of competency in English language, literacy, and numeracy skills.

The required level of competency in English language, literacy, and numeracy skills for diploma and certificate IV qualifications is ACSF Level 3. You may be required to complete a language, literacy, and numeracy test if English is not your first language, and you do not hold any nationally recognised Australian qualifications. Upon enrolment, you will also be assessed over time by your learning coach for your language, literacy, and numeracy skills. Where these levels fall below the requisite ACSF standard for the qualification, the coach will advise you of the remedial options open to you. This may involve additional support or withdrawal of enrolment and refund of fees paid. Please refer to the relevant CAL policies and the student handbook for full details of the entry-level requirements’ procedure.  

Technical requirements

You will need regular access to a laptop or desktop computer with the following:

• An adequate and reliable internet connection.
• The equivalent of Microsoft Office with word-processing capabilities and spreadsheets.
• A PDF reader installed.
• Full permissions to install and access third-party software as required.

You will also need regular access to a laptop, desktop computer, or device with an adequate camera to undertake video calls for assessments as required. Typically, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer with the latest version of Chrome. Please check to ensure your device/s align with the system requirements for our major services:

• Brightspace D2L – our learning management system (LMS) platform.
• Zoom – our video call platform.
• Respondus – our quiz assessment platform.
• Vimeo –- our video embedding platform.

Get credit for demonstrated skills and knowledge

If you have extensive experience in the industry with a high level of knowledge, competency and ability, you may be eligible for RPL.
This process may enable you to get unit credits for competencies you’ve already demonstrated so you can fast-track your qualification.

Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning here or contact us to see what you might qualify for.

CAL Offer flexible payment plans to suit any budget

At The College for Adult Learning, we understand that not all students are in a position to pay for their studies upfront. For this reason we offer flexible weekly or monthly payment plans that can suit any lifestyle or budget.

Payment Plan	Payment Amount	Payment Plan Length	Total Amount Paid
Discounted Upfront Fee*	$1495 + $235.29/mo	Upfront Deposit + 17 Months	$5495
52 x Weekly Payments	$114	52 Weeks	$5928
26 x Fortnightly Payments	$228	52 Weeks	$5928
12 x Monthly Payments	$490	12 Months	$5880
78 x Weekly Payments	$78	78 Weeks	$6084
39 x Fortnightly Payments	$156	78 Weeks	$6084
18 x Monthly Payments	$333	18 Months	$5994

*Please note: The College for Adult Learning’s obligations as an RTO include taking actions to protect your fees. These protections exist to ensure that you can enrol with confidence. The principal protection which is provided to you is a pre-paid fee limit; CAL will never require you to pay more than $1,500 in advance and will never allow your advance payment balance to rise above $1,500. **In conformance with the protections and to make our course fees more accessible to our students, you will only be required to pay $1495 at the time of registration, with a $235.29 recurring monthly payment debited for the next 17 months equalling a total fee of $5495 - saving you up to 13.38% off the normal payment plan fees.

FEE-HELP and VET Loans

In order to maintain the high quality training we’re so proud of, we are not affiliated with FEE-HELP schemes or VET Student Loans, and remain a Fee For Service provider. We understand the financial pressure and concerns that come with undertaking study, so we keep our prices highly competitive and offer flexible payment plans to suit all budgets and lifestyles. Don’t hesitate to contact us on 1300 907 870 to discuss a flexible plan that suits your budget

• 96% of our students surveyed said they achieved their study goal - you can too.
• Our commitment to helping you achieve real-world results.
• Receive two FREE short courses for furthering or achieving your goals.

Real outcomes are part of our ongoing work to support you as you take the next step in your career. Our team, assessments, and feedback are all focused on helping you in your career, not just passing your course.

Our Learning Coaches are industry veterans and supportive mentors who will help you complete your studies. Their assessment feedback is designed to reflect on-the-job and industry expectations, giving you more than just a competent result.

Get a nationally recognised and respected qualification

• An Accreditation you can trust from an RTO with over 15 years’ experience in adult learning.
• Flexible unit selection for adult learners – A tailored course that practically ‘fills the gaps’ in your experience, and does not require you to study what you already know.
• Online 21st century learning – Quality video tutorials with comprehensive voice instructions and hands-on exercises that enable you to learn by doing.
• Expert and up to date content – programs that are purposefully developed to be globally and future focused, rich in current workplace topics and practically relevant to your career.
• A 30 day “earn your trust” no-risk Money Back Guarantee.
• The option of quality 1 on 1 interactive support – Fully trained learning coaches who have been adult students themselves and actually care about your future success.
• Access to a comprehensive package of bonus elective tutorials, unique to CAL, that will support your Accreditation with a distinct competitive advantage.
• Specialist industry specific tool kit and resources that you will not find from any other course provider.

Invest in your career with a qualification

With a strong foundation in building estimating, the most common career advancement pathways for qualified managers are:

• Building Estimator (Median salary of $90,000 *)
• Estimating Team Leader (Median salary of $100,000 *)
• Site Manager (Median salary of $130,000 *)

Invest in your career with a qualification

This course is designed to give you the skills needed to succeed in a construction site estimator role. You’ll gain key research, contract admin and cost estimating skills, paired with the scheduling and project planning skills to ensure construction sites run smoothly and projects meet all regulations and codes.

By completing this Certificate IV you will be able to:

• Estimate labour and material required for projects to ensure they can be completed successfully
• Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• Identify project costs and produce schedules for ordering
• Evaluate and prepare tender documentation
• Manage construction project resources to ensure projects run smoothly
• Understand and interpret drawings and specifications from sites and set-out plans
• Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• Administer construction contracts
• Identify project costs and produce schedules for ordering
• Understand and interpret information from sites specifications and manage the application of building codes
• Establish a workplace safety plan to keep crews and subcontractors safe