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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.

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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

Construction Contract Bid Management (ENGI70021) : Mandatory
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)
Construction Drawings and Methods (ENGI70023) : Mandatory
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)
Construction Job Site Management (ENGI70022) : Mandatory
Develop skills toward job-site administration and documentation, layout, set up, surveying, supervision, and safety. Contract types and the Construction Lien Ac ......(more)
Cost Estimating, Introduction to (ENGI70019) : Mandatory
Understand the process of Construction Estimating from the contract documents to the methods of measuring material quantities used in general contracting office ......(more)
Material Estimating and Methods (ENGI70020) : Mandatory
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)
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