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). This construction estimator course offers pathways to further study with entry into:

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

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

When enrolling in an accredited VET course, credit transfer and RPL (recognition of prior learning) are two ways you can gain credit for previous formal study and/or previous work experience.

This process may enable you to get unit credits for formal study or competencies you’ve already demonstrated. This may allow you to fast-track your qualification. You can find more information on our credit transfer and recognition of prior learning webpage. Alternatively, contact us to see what you might qualify for.

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 + $264.7/mo	Upfront Deposit + 17 Months	$5995
52 x Weekly Payments	$128	52 Weeks	$6656
26 x Fortnightly Payments	$256	52 Weeks	$6656
12 x Monthly Payments	$550	12 Months	$6600
78 x Weekly Payments	$87	78 Weeks	$6786
39 x Fortnightly Payments	$174	78 Weeks	$6786
18 x Monthly Payments	$374	18 Months	$6732
104 x Weekly Payments	$67	104 Weeks	$6968
52 x Fortnightly Payments	$134	104 Weeks	$6968
24 x Monthly Payments	$285	24 Months	$6840

*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 $264.7 recurring monthly payment debited for the next 17 months, equalling a total payment of $5994.90

- saving you up to 13.96% 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

30-day cooling-off period

If you choose to withdraw within our 30-day cooling-off period, you’ll receive a full refund minus the $250 administration fee. This fee covers the costs of enroling (and withdrawing) you in the course. It also compensates the time of any learning coaches or support team members who assisted you during your short time with us.

After this period of time, if you wish to stop payments, you’ll need to provide evidence of hardship as outlined in our refund and cancellation policy and course withdrawal policy.

• 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

You’ll study standardised, industry-relevant units that will encourage you to apply your knowledge and learning in real-world situations and gain real, job-ready skills.

• Awarded by the Australian Government, this qualification is recognised and respected nationally.
• Self-paced online course with 24/7 access.
• Unlimited study support – you may be studying from home, but you’ll never be alone.
• One-on-one coaching with industry professionals.
• 24-month enrolment so you’re not rushed.
• A 30-day cooling off period for peace of mind.
• Designed in consultation with industry experts to give you the skills necessary to thrive.
• Practical applications and assessments based on workplace evidence.
• The skills taught within the course have been structured to give you superior flexibility when applying them in the workplace.

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 building estimator 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