This qualification is designed to meet the needs of estimators and schedulers and / or contract

administrators in the building and construction field who may have responsibility for the

preparation of estimates from predetermined rates, processing of sub-contractor claims and

preparation of head and sub-contracts for building and construction works.

Occupational titles may include:

• Building Estimator
• Building Scheduler
• Contract Administrator

The qualification packaging enables two specialised occupational outcomes depending on elective options which will be reflected as:

• Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)
• Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator)

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 15 units of competency:

• 2 core units
• 13 elective units.

Download our Assessment Guide for detailed breakdown of units of competency included in our course.

Back to Basics has prepared this qualification by clustering into three modules units of competency that provide the necessary skills required as an Estimator and / or Contract Administrator in the Building & Construction Industry.

Module One – Construction - encompasses all facets of the construction process from Legislations and Regulations of each State and Territory, clearing the land and preparing the site all the way to the completion of the project. It includes multiple extracts from the National Construction Codes, Australian Standards and other relevant materials.

The Content of this module covers a comprehensive range of topics surrounding Construction Legislation; Regulations; Standards; Codes; Design Principles; Structural Principles and the Construction process from site Preparation and all the facets relating to the construction of a Building Project.

Module Two – Quantities, Estimating and Tendering - encompasses all facets of qualifying each section of a project from reading the drawings to estimating the costs in preparing a full Bill of Quantities, evaluating the Contractor’s and Supplier’s Tenders to submitting a full extensive quotation to the Client. It includes simple exercises and details of how to set up and implement the Bill of Quantities.

The Content of this module covers a comprehensive range of topics surrounding Quantities, Estimating and Tendering on construction projects. It also includes a full section on the maths required to take off the measurements from drawings.

Module Three – Contract Administration - encompasses all facets of qualifying each section of the project’s contract from the legal obligations of contracts to preparing a contract for the Client. It includes simple exercises and details of how to set up, administer and manage the contract procedures.

The Content of this module covers a comprehensive range of topics surrounding Contract Administration procedures for a construction project.

Flexible Learning

Back to Basics courses are designed so you are able to learn at your own pace via distance learning, enabling you the freedom to study when you want at any time or place in the world!

1 on 1 student support via phone and email, 8.30am - 5pm Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4pm on Fridays.

Guaranteed quick turn around with marking and feedback