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Construction Estimator Course

What will I learn?

Become a proper construction estimator with our well-organised Construction Estimator Training Course. This course be for construction workers and those who dey the industry, we go teach you important skills like how to read building plans (blueprints), how to calculate the cost of materials and the people wey go work (labour), and how to use computer software to take off quantities. You go learn how to estimate the cost of equipment, do market survey to know prices, and how to add your overheads and make profit for your estimates. By the time you finish, you go know how to put together proper and correct cost estimates so the project go succeed and bring money.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online courses available for life
Certificate issued in line with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online assistant available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your preferred course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance the development of the practical skills listed below

Learn how to read blueprints well well: Understand complex plans so you no go make mistake when you dey do the work.

Calculate how much material you need: Estimate the correct amounts of materials so nothing go waste.

Make equipment cost dey okay: Check whether to rent equipment or buy am, so you no go spend too much money.

Look sharp at how much labour go cost: Decide how many people you go need and how much you go pay them, so your staffing no go cost too much.

Do market survey well: Find out the latest prices and the correct places to get your materials so you can price well.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and workload.

  • Select which chapter to begin with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

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This is a free course, aimed at personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.