Residential Estimation

CQS101

This online course will teach you how to estimate costs for a small up to two-level construction project and collate the information required to submit a tender for trades.

  •  
    Level
    5
  •  
    Credits
    15
  •  
    EFTS
    0.125
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
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    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

Students who complete this course will be able to (for a small building)

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the cost estimation processes for a building project by building up rates for labour and material supply for a specified building.
  • Demonstrate the process of tendering for a construction project by obtaining quotes and prices then assessing them against the project requirements.
  • Understand how to establish and carry out the application of on costs and overheads to rates.
  • Collate and place prices into a schedule of quantities for a submission to meet industry requirements.

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed

Tutor

Reo Tanaka

Computer and internet requirements

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

  • choose the qualification you will study the course under
  • check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.

Work towards

Course availability over the next 12 months

Dec
2025
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  •  
    Level
    5
  •  
    Credits
    15
  •  
    EFTS
    0.125
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying