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Image Whether you learned estimating skills on-the-job or want to prepare for a job as a construction estimator, Sheridan's Construction Estimator Recognition of Achievement program will add up to a better career. You'll learn the roles and responsibilities of an estimator while gaining practical experience. Perfect for anyone in the construction industry, or looking to break into the field.
A calculated and advancing career.

Program Description

Whether you learned estimating skills on-the-job or want to prepare for a job as a construction estimator, this online program will add up to a better career. You'll learn the roles and responsibilities of an estimator while gaining experience preparing tendering documents, cost plans, bid forms and more. This program prepares you to run a complete project on-site from start to finish. Anyone in the construction industry will benefit from this program.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to: 

  • Explain the role of the construction estimator 
  • Introduce bidding procedures and bid documents
  • Work in teams to analyze and identify tasks for estimating various projects 
  • Develop pricing and site overhead costs and profits 
  • Read basic blueprint drawings
  • Understand the purpose and applications of various Acts that are associated with site safety
  • and more!

A calculated and advancing career. Enrol today. 

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us at caps@sheridancollege.ca or 905-874-4440.

Program Details


Classes offered: 5
Classes required for completion: 5
Mandatory Classes: 5
Elective Classes: 0
Contact the Program Operations Specialist at hayley.white@sheridancollege.ca
Classes in this 'Construction Estimator' program may be taken in any order.
 

Courses Available for this Program

Build on a basic knowledge of 'General Contracting' and estimating, through a further understanding of Tender Documents for all project types and knowledge of c ......(more)
Study basic blueprint reading and common methods of construction, from soil evacuation to roof design. Discuss legal concepts of building/planning codes and sta ......(more)
Develop skills toward job-site administration and documentation, layout, set up, surveying, supervision, and safety. Contract types and the Construction Lien Ac ......(more)
Understand the process of Construction Estimating from the contract documents to the methods of measuring material quantities used in general contracting office ......(more)
Examine a proven method of cost estimating. Determine material quantities and unit cost for a complete project. Learn about estimating in a commercial environme ......(more)