This qualification is designed to meet the needs of estimators and schedulers in the building and construction field who may have responsibility for the preparation of estimates from predetermined rates, processing of subcontractor claims and preparation of head and subcontracts for building and construction works.
Occupational titles may include:
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Typically, 0.5 – 1.0 years and may vary on individual applicants’ circumstances
This course is delivered in the following locations
For CPCCBC4010 – Apply structural principles to residential and commercial construction
Minimum technology Requirements
Prospective learners will be required to go through a formal face to face and/ or CiRT Interview with one of our Learning Pathway Advisors to establish whether the desired course is the correct qualification for their career path/job prospects.
Applicants who have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification are not required to complete a LLN Assessment.
As part of the Pre-training interview process with a prospective learner, a digital literacy evaluation will be conducted (PC Skills) to ensure that they will be successfully able to complete a course with an online component.
This includes but not limited to:
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for LLN evaluation would be considered to meet PC Literacy requirements
Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements for LLN evaluation will be evaluated individually.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Traineeship pathway
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency:
For the award of the CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator) electives are to be successfully completed as follows:
15 units of competency:
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCBC4014 | Prepare simple building sketches and drawings |
*Please check the pre-requisites for this unit
The electives selected for the qualification are the following
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| BSBPMG426 | Apply project risk management techniques |
| CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
| 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 |
| CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| BSBPMG422 | Apply project quality management techniques |
| CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer a construction contract |
| CPCCBC4006 | Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4007 | Plan building or construction work |
| CPCCBC4017 | Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project |
| CPCCBC4031 | Process client requirements |
The assessment process will include the gathering of evidence to demonstrate the learner’s competency as demonstrated in the workplace and underpinning knowledge in theory-based assessments.
Trainers will be provided with detailed instructions to assessment requirements for each unit. (The specific methods for each Unit of Competency are identified within this document under ‘Evidence Gathering Techniques’; further detail is available in the Assessor Assessment Guide).
This is a competency-based program, assessment occurs throughout the entire program until the learner either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or any further training needs are identified and addressed.
Assessment arrangements are learner’s, classroom and CiRT
Refer to the section on Evidence Gathering techniques
Upon successful completion of all 2 core units and 13 elective units in this course of study, learners will be awarded the qualification CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support – Estimator . The issuance of this qualification is subject to:
Avante Education has a policy to acknowledge formal Statements of Attainments issued by another RTO.
Where learners have made an application for Credit Transfer on any of the equivalent units in this qualification, credit will be granted, and the learner will not be required to repeat the training in those units where application has been made and credit has been granted.
The competencies in this qualification may be attained through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL takes into consideration the candidates’ previous training, work and life experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) opportunities will be identified and addressed during the pre-training interview process.
Learners will also be provided with an RPL Candidate guide to assist the learner in identifying any Recognition of Prior Learning either through previous training, work, or life experience or to how to prepare a portfolio of evidence.
This is our standard fee based on a full program enrolment. Program fees vary based on each individual’s enrolment details. Final course fees are offered after an individual assessment. For more information click here
| Title | Fee | Funded |
| Application Fee | $400 | $400 |
| Digital Learner Resources1 | $80 | $80 |
| Tuition Fee | TBA | 02 |
We have payment options to suit your needs. Payment options are selected in the Pre-Training Review stage after your initial application
Once you officially accept your Letter of Offer in your Pre-Training Proposal payment can be made to then be official enrolled into the program
If you have decided that you are ready to start the CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support course then please apply for one of our upcoming intakes below.
When you apply for an intake, you will fill out the Enrolment form online and you will received confirmation details once payment has been made at the end of this form.
If you have any question about any of our upcoming intakes or you can’t find one that suits you, then please fill out the enquiry form here and we will be happy to assist you further.
| Learning Mode | Location | Course Start Date | Course End Date | |
| BU431T1-0110/C2201 | Workbased Learning | Sunshine | Mason Campus | Unit 1 484 Ballarat Rd, Sunshine North VIC 3020 | 01/02/2022 |
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