Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)
BCG40306
W263
Deleted
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/01/2003 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
To achieve this qualification the candidate must demonstrate competency in 15 units.
All eight core units must be completed
**CORE UNITS**
(W1899 has been added as part 1 of W5896 as the result of splitting to facilitate delivery)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5887 | BCGBC4001A | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low-rise building projects | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C7056 | BSBPM407A | Apply risk management techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W5897 | BCGBC4011A | Apply structural principles to commercial low-rise constructions | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W5896 | BCGBC4010A | Apply structural principles to residential low-rise constructions | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W1899 | Apply structural principles to residential low-rise constructions (Pt 1 of BCGBC4010A ) | 60 | Module | |
| W5890 | BCGBC4004A | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W5899 | BCGBC4013A | Prepare and evaluate tender documentation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5891 | BCGBC4005A | Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5898 | BCGBC4012A | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
2.
Seven elective units must be completed
The elective units can be selected from the:
- the elective table listed in the Training Package
OR
- two of the seven units may be selected from another relevant endorsed Training Package or from other Certificate IV qualifications within the Training Package
- One of the seven units may be drawn from an AQF level either aligned to AQF III or Diploma.
**ELECTIVE UNITS**
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5902 | BCGBC4016A | Administer a construction contract | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3534 | BSBCMN214A | Create and use simple spreadsheets | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5893 | BCGBC4007A | Plan building or construction work | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5900 | BCGBC4014A | Prepare simple building sketches and drawings | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C3533 | BSBCMN213A | Produce simple word-processed documents | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W5889 | BCGBC4003A | Select and prepare a construction contract | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W5892 | BCGBC4006A | Select, procure and store construction materials for low-rise projects | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W607 | CPC40308 | Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching & Learning Directorate of the WA Department of Education and Training on 21/2/2007.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.