Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)

Qualification
National Code:
CPC40308
State Code:
W607
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
07/02/2013
Approved Date
09/09/2009
Stream of Study
Trade Technician/Supervisory or Equivelant (3300)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
710
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
6.00
Current Release Date
11/11/2021
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
6.00 11/11/2021 Current Approved
5.00 17/01/2017 Replaced Transition (Replaced)
4.00 09/12/2016 Replaced Approved
3.00 07/02/2013 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of estimators and schedulers in the building and construction field.

Occupational titles may include:
Building estimator
Building scheduler.

The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry.

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.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

Additional units of competency may be required to meet builder registration requirements in various States and Territories.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in fifteen (15) units of competency:
- eight (8) core units
- seven (7) elective units

The electives may be selected as follows:
- up to seven (7) units from the general electives units listed below
- up to three (3) units from qualifications in CPC08 or another current Training Package or state accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, and that no more than:
- two (2) units are from a Certificate IV qualification
- one (1) unit from a Certificate III or Diploma qualification

Additional units of competency may be required to meet builder registration requirements in various States and Territories.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9238 CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects 40 Unit of competency
D0927 BSBPMG407A Apply risk management techniques 40 Unit of competency
D7339 CPCCBC4011B Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions 80 Unit of competency
D7338 CPCCBC4010B Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions 120 Unit of competency
W9241 CPCCBC4004A Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects 60 Unit of competency
W9250 CPCCBC4013A Prepare and evaluate tender documentation 30 Unit of competency
W9242 CPCCBC4005A Produce labour and material schedules for ordering 40 Unit of competency
WE971 CPCCBC4012B Read and interpret plans and specifications 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to seven (7) units to be completed from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9253 CPCCBC4016A Administer a construction contract 30 Unit of competency
D0924 BSBPMG404A Apply quality management techniques 30 Unit of competency
W9256 CPCCBC4019A Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems 40 Unit of competency
W9254 CPCCBC4017A Arrange resources and prepare for the building or construction project 20 Unit of competency
W9257 CPCCBC4020A Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures 40 Unit of competency
D0898 BSBOHS404B Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk 40 Unit of competency
AUI28 BSBITU301 Create and use databases 20 Unit of competency
AUI53 BSBITU202 Create and use spreadsheets 20 Unit of competency
AUM29 BSBCUS301 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
W9770 CPCSUS4001A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
AUK47 BSBMGT403 Implement continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
AUI57 BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness 40 Unit of competency
W9258 CPCCBC4021A Minimise waste on the building and construction site 20 Unit of competency
W9265 CPCCBC4028A Prepare design brief for construction works 20 Unit of competency
W9251 CPCCBC4014A Prepare simple building sketches and drawings 60 Unit of competency
W9252 CPCCBC4015A Prepare specifications for all construction works 20 Unit of competency
AXI38 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6 Unit of competency
AUL70 BSBITU201 Produce simple word processed documents 40 Unit of competency
W9261 CPCCBC4024A Resolve business disputes 20 Unit of competency
W9240 CPCCBC4003A Select and prepare a construction contract 40 Unit of competency
D7557 CPCCBC4006B Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects 30 Unit of competency
D9384 CPCCBC4051A Supervise asbestos removal 40 Unit of competency
D8281 HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
AUK28 BSBWRT401 Write complex documents 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W263 BCG40306 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGE3 CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support Qualification
VET Info Notes
Revised qualification deemed equivalent to CPC40308

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR06350) ESTIMATING (HOUSING) (LEVEL 4) Traineeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.