Building Estimator

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Building Estimator

A Building Estimator calculates costs, materials, labour, and equipment for construction projects, manages budgets, and liaises with industry professionals while meeting regulations.

Avg yearly income $99,996
Skill level Advanced

Construction Estimator

Construction Estimators calculate project costs, requiring strong time management, communication skills, and the ability to plan for various factors.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in building estimator

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus, Online
11 - 18 months
$0 - $10,718
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman
Construction Project Manager Building Supervisor Building Contractor Building Inspector Site Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Construction Project Manager Building Supervisor Building Contractor Building Inspector Site Manager + 5 more
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $19,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Project Manager Site Manager Site Supervisor
Site Foreman Construction Manager Building Estimator Construction Estimator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Project Manager Site Manager Site Supervisor Site Foreman Construction Manager Building Estimator Construction Estimator + 4 more
CPC40320

Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)
Blended, Online
44 weeks
$0 - $5,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Blended, On Campus, Online
16 months
$750 - $9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Building Contractor
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Quantity Surveyor Building Inspector Construction Estimator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Building Contractor Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Quantity Surveyor Building Inspector Construction Estimator + 5 more
52873WA

Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson CAD Operator Engineering Technician
Project Coordinator Advanced Engineering Tradesperson Civil Construction Designer Structural Drafter Civil Draftsperson Construction Estimator Civil Modeller Structural Designer Structural Modeller
+ 9 more
RII60620

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction
Online, Traineeship
18 - 24 months
$0 - $9,972
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Construction Supervisor Site Manager Construction Estimator
Contract Administrator Quality Assurance Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Construction Supervisor Site Manager Construction Estimator Contract Administrator Quality Assurance Manager + 2 more
RII50420

Diploma of Civil Construction Management
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 15 months
$0 - $12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Site Manager Site Supervisor
Construction Project Manager Civil Construction Supervisor Construction Planner Contract Administrator Civil Engineering Technician Environmental Officer Construction Estimator
+ 7 more
CPC40320

Certificate IV in Building Project Support
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $3,610
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Building Contractor Construction Estimator
Contract Administrator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Building Contractor Construction Estimator Contract Administrator + 1 more
52889WA

Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Draftsperson Draftsperson Engineering Technician
Site Supervisor Construction Project Manager Construction Estimator CAD Designer Civil Designer Civil Engineering Technician
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Draftsperson Draftsperson Engineering Technician Site Supervisor Construction Project Manager Construction Estimator CAD Designer Civil Designer Civil Engineering Technician + 6 more
CPC40820

Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building
Blended, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $5,580
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Builder Pool Technician Construction Supervisor
Construction Estimator Site Supervisor Small Business Owner
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Builder Pool Technician Construction Supervisor Construction Estimator Site Supervisor Small Business Owner + 3 more
FWP31220

Certificate III Timber Truss and Frame Design
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Systems Designer Wood Machinist Carpenter
Construction Estimator Draftsperson Compliance Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Timber Systems Designer Wood Machinist Carpenter Construction Estimator Draftsperson Compliance Officer + 3 more
CPCCBC4007

Plan Building and Construction Work
Online
4 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Contractor Building Estimator Building Supervisor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Contractor Building Estimator Building Supervisor
CPCCBC4004

Identify and Produce Estimated Costs for Building and Construction Projects
Online
6 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator Quantity Surveyor
Construction Project Manager Site Supervisor Site Foreman Cost Controller Building Consultant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator Quantity Surveyor Construction Project Manager Site Supervisor Site Foreman Cost Controller Building Consultant + 5 more
CPCCOM1016

Identify Requirements for Safe Precast and Tilt-up Work
On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $325
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer Formwork Carpenter Construction Supervisor
Mobile Crane Operator Steel Fixer Construction Estimator Construction Planner
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer Formwork Carpenter Construction Supervisor Mobile Crane Operator Steel Fixer Construction Estimator Construction Planner + 4 more
CPCCBC4047A

Quality Assure Fire-rated Lining Systems
Blended, On Campus
1 - 5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Foreman Site Supervisor Building Inspector
Construction Estimator Contract Administrator Project Manager Building Surveyor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Foreman Site Supervisor Building Inspector Construction Estimator Contract Administrator Project Manager Building Surveyor + 4 more
CPCCBC4012

Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications
Blended, Online
3 weeks
$0 - $373
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Carpenter Blocklayer
Bricklayer Construction Labourer Building Supervisor Site Supervisor Painter and Decorator Formworker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Carpenter Blocklayer Bricklayer Construction Labourer Building Supervisor Site Supervisor Painter and Decorator Formworker + 6 more
CPCCBC4024

Resolve Business Disputes
Online
2 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Site Supervisor Construction Project Manager
Building Estimator Contract Administrator Building Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Site Supervisor Construction Project Manager Building Estimator Contract Administrator Building Consultant + 3 more
CPCCBC4003

Select, Prepare and Administer a Construction Contract
Online
5 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Contract Administrator Site Manager Site Supervisor
Construction Project Manager Construction Estimator Building Supervisor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Contract Administrator Site Manager Site Supervisor Construction Project Manager Construction Estimator Building Supervisor + 3 more
CPCCBC4006

Select, Procure and Store Construction Materials for Building and Construction Projects
Online
4 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Supervisor Construction Project Manager Contract Administrator
Construction Estimator Quantity Surveyor Procurement Officer Site Foreman Construction Planner
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Supervisor Construction Project Manager Contract Administrator Construction Estimator Quantity Surveyor Procurement Officer Site Foreman Construction Planner + 5 more
CPCCBC4001

Apply Building Codes and Standards to the Construction Process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
Online
2 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Carpenter Site Supervisor Construction Supervisor
Building Inspector Building Surveyor Construction Estimator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Carpenter Site Supervisor Construction Supervisor Building Inspector Building Surveyor Construction Estimator + 3 more
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