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
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
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • 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
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
+ 7 more
  • 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 + 7 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Designer Site Engineer Civil Engineering Technician
Construction Estimator Project Administrator Civil Draftsperson
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Designer Site Engineer Civil Engineering Technician Construction Estimator Project Administrator Civil Draftsperson + 3 more
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
8 - 24 months
$0 - $16,180
  • 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
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Building Contractor
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
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator

Undergraduate Certificate in Cost Estimation for Residential Construction
Blended
6 months
$11,195
  • 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
CPCPCM4012

Estimate and Cost Work
Blended, On Campus
1 day
$0 - $370
  • 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 & CPC50220

Certificate IV and Diploma in Building and Construction (Building)
Online, Traineeship
15 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Site Supervisor Construction Estimator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Site Supervisor Construction Estimator
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