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Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects

Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBC4004
State Code
OCP78
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040307 - Building Construction Economics
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to establish estimated costs associated with the acquisition of materials and labour for building and construction projects. It includes factoring in relevant overhead costs and margins.This unit of competency applies to estimators, builders, managers and trade contractors within the construction industry responsible for producing estimated costs on various residential and commercial construction projects within their scope of work as a trade contractor or builder.This unit of competency is suitable for those using specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish project requirements.
  • 1.1 Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications in conjunction with relevant building and construction regulations, codes and standards.
  • 1.2 Identify building site features, type of building and method of construction, and specified building materials.
  • 1.3 Establish site facilities, and communication and temporary boundary fencing requirements.
  • 1.4 Identify waste removal requirements and apply waste management site fees.
  • 1.5 Identify additional project-specific statutory, approvals or compliance costs.
2 Calculate materials and labour costs.
  • 2.1 Produce a materials and consumables quantity list and obtain a price from supplier.
  • 2.2 Identify and estimate off-site production costs, including delivery.
  • 2.3 Identify numbers of contractors, sub-contractors and employees appropriate for the project and work rates.
  • 2.4 Estimate labour hours and calculate labour costs, including on-costs and worker insurance costs.
3 Identify type and cost of physical resources.
  • 3.1 Identify physical resources required for the project.
  • 3.2 Determine limitations, conditions, operational costs and timeframes for hire of physical resources.
  • 3.3 Obtain supplier prices, including transport of physical resources.
  • 3.4 Identify, itemise and cost plant, equipment and machinery.
4 Produce estimated project costs.
  • 4.1 Review and compile materials, consumables and off-site production costs and delivery charges.
  • 4.2 Compile labour costs inclusive of rates and entitlements.
  • 4.3 Compile costs of physical resources.
  • 4.4 Apply organisational overhead recovery and margins.
  • 4.5 Produce estimated project costs for inclusion in a tender or bill.
  • 4.6 Manage and mitigate risks associated with estimating project costs.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9241 CPCCBC4004A Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects Unit of competency