Course Title: Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5201 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Course Title: Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 60
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Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to establish the estimated costs associated with the acquisition of materials and labour on building and construction sites together with the application of relevant overhead costs and margins. Knowledge of physical resource and supplier identification, assessment of the availability of and requirements for skilled labour and application of appropriate codes, regulations and approvals gaining processes is essential.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil.
National Competency Codes and Titles
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BCGBC4004A Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects |
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1. Read and interpret plans and/or specifications. 2. Identify and calculate labour costs. 3. Identify and establish physical resource requirements. 4. Develop estimated project costs. |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.