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Unit description
Develops a working knowledge of construction estimating methods, quantity takeoffs, costs, and price determination used for compilation of a tender package.
Unit content
Interpreting civil construction drawings and specifications
Material takeoffs
Estimating time and labour
Performing calculations for cost estimates
Cost monitoring and control
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | complete a takeoff of materials needed for a civil construction project from drawings and specifications for timber, steel and concrete structures |
| 2 | estimate labour, equipment and materials costs for a civil construction project |
| 3 | demonstrate an understanding of cost monitoring and control in a civil construction environment. |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- complete a takeoff of materials needed for a civil construction project from drawings and specifications for timber, steel and concrete structures
- estimate labour, equipment and materials costs for a civil construction project
- demonstrate an understanding of cost monitoring and control in a civil construction environment.
Teaching and assessment
Fee information
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