Modification History
Not Applicable
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.
Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
- 15 units of competency:
- 8 core units
- 7 elective units.
The elective units are to be chosen as follows:
- up to 7 units from general elective units
- up to 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:
- 2 units are from a Certificate IV qualification
- 1 unit is from a Certificate III or Diploma qualification.
Core units
CPCCBC4001A |
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects |
CPCCBC4004A |
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects |
CPCCBC4005A |
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering |
CPCCBC4010B |
Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions |
CPCCBC4011B |
Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions |
CPCCBC4012A |
Read and interpret plans and specifications |
CPCCBC4013A |
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation |
BSBPMG407A |
Apply risk management techniques |
Elective units
CPCCBC4003A |
Select and prepare a construction contract |
CPCCBC4006B |
Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects |
CPCCBC4014A |
Prepare simple building sketches and drawings |
CPCCBC4015A |
Prepare specifications for all construction works |
CPCCBC4016A |
Administer a construction contract |
CPCCBC4017A |
Arrange resources and prepare for the building or construction project |
CPCCBC4019A |
Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems |
CPCCBC4020A |
Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures |
CPCCBC4021A |
Minimise waste on the building and construction site |
CPCCBC4023A |
Plan and undertake site inspection and assessment of asbestos products and materials |
CPCCBC4024A |
Resolve business disputes |
CPCCBC4025A |
Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
CPCCBC4028A |
Prepare design brief for construction works |
CPCSUS4001A |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
BSBCUS301A |
Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
BSBWOR402A |
Promote team effectiveness |
BSBITU201A |
Produce simple word processed documents |
BSBITU202A |
Create and use spreadsheets |
BSBITU301A |
Create and use databases |
BSBMGT403A |
Implement continuous improvement |
BSBOHS404B |
Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk |
BSBPMG404A |
Apply quality management techniques |
BSBWRT401A |
Write complex documents |
HLTHIR403B |
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |