CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator)

Overview

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of estimators and schedulers and or contract administrators in the building and construction field who may have responsibility for the preparation of estimates from predetermined rates, processing of subcontractor claims and preparation of head and subcontracts for building and construction works.

The qualification packaging enables two specialised occupational outcomes depending on elective options which will be reflected as:

Details

  • UNITS OF COMPETENCY

    Total number of units = Fifteen (15)

    • Two (2) core units
    • Thirteen (13) elective units

    To achieve the occupational outcome of Contract Administrator, electives must comprise:

    • All Group A elective units
    • A minimum of three units from Group B elective units
    • The remaining units can be selected from general electives
    • No more than two units can be chosen from any training package or accredited course, as long as they maintain the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

    Core Units of Competency

    • CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
    • CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings

    Elective Units of Competency ( Group A – Contract Administration )

    • CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
    • CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
    • CPCCBC4026 Arrange building applications and approvals
    • CPCCBC4031 Process client requirements

    Elective Units of Competency ( Group B – Estimating )

    • BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques
    • CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
    • CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
    • CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
    • CPCCBC4010* Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
    • CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
    • CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings

    Elective Units of Competency ( Group C – General Electives )

    • BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
    • BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
    • BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
    • BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
    • BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
    • BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
    • CPCCBC4007 Plan building and construction work
    • CPCCBC4015 Prepare specifications for all construction works
    • CPCCBC4017 Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
    • CPCCBC4019 Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems
    • CPCCBC4020 Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures
    • CPCCBC4021 Minimise waste on the building and construction site
    • CPCCBC4024 Resolve business disputes
    • CPCCBC4027 Establish a basis for sales consulting
    • CPCCBC4028 Prepare design brief for construction works
    • CPCCBC4029 Apply construction information to the sales process
    • CPCCBC4030 Analyse and communicate industry information
    • CPCCBC4032 Apply contract law to the sales process
    • CPCCBC4033 Maintain the sales environment
    • CPCSUS4001 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

  • CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

    Occupational titles may include:

    • Building estimator
    • Building scheduler
    • Contract administrato

  • ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    There are no specific qualifications or prerequisites to enroll in this course.

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