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Skills Bootcamp: Estimating Skills for a thriving construction firm

Want to estimate residential construction projects accurately and effectively? During the online Estimating Skills Bootcamp, you’ll have the benefit of professional advice from experts in their field. You’ll learn to use industry-leading software, EstimatorXpress, to produce high quality, accurate customer quotations. You’ll be taught best practice when it comes to profit margins, overheads, cash flow, inflation, contracts, deposits, stage payments…

You’ll receive valuable guidance on business growth. You’ll learn about planning for success, promoting your business, moving it upmarket and much more. You’ll complete the course with greater confidence about pricing work – and winning it – in a challenging economic climate. Use the new tools you’ve been given effectively, and it can be life-changing.

Next course starts 29th January 2025. Enquire today!

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Free Estimating Software

Dedicated Tutors

No Exams

Practical Sessions

Who is Estimating Skills For Construction aimed at?

We train people who are new to the construction industry and those who, after years in the business, have recognised the world has changed and want the latest knowledge. Plus, everyone in between. As long as you’re 19+ then go for it! All we ask from you is a real interest and willingness to learn. Whether you’re unemployed, or self-employed and looking to upskill or offer a new service, wanting a career change, or stepping back into work after a break, or an employee keen to learn… let’s talk.

“The tutors are giving me the kind of advice you won’t find anywhere else.”

Ready to apply?

Key Information

Course Contents

  • Understanding the built environment
  • Introduction to Estimating Software platform
  • Understanding the benefits of digitisation
  • BIM awareness
  • Understanding the impact of planning for project success
  • Estimating effectively – 4 project case studies – House, home extension, loft and renovation
  • Understanding profit margins & overheads
  • Understanding how to quote effectively
  • Understanding the importance of contracts, deposits & stage payments
  • Understanding how to promote your business
  • Understanding how to move your business up market
  • Job skills – presentation & interview skills
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Who funds the course?

Regions funding the course

Whilst the course is online, funding comes from specific regions. So if you have construction projects in one of these locations, or live in one of these locations, then read on!

Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub (Lancashire County Council) CONFIRMED!
Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Burnley, Chorley, Fylde, Hyndburn, Lancaster, Pendle, Preston, Ribble Valley, Rossendale, South Ribble, West Lancashire & Wyre

Herts County Council CONFIRMED!
Broxbourne, Dacorum, East Herts, Hertsmere, North Herts, St Albans, Stevenage, Three Rivers, Watford, Welwyn Hatfield

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority CONFIRMED!
York, Craven, Hambleton, Harrogate, Richmondshire, Ryedale, Scarborough, East Riding of Yorkshire & Selby

We’ll let you know as more local authorities appoint us to run the Skills Bootcamps.

Free or mostly funded

FREE: If you’re unemployed, self-employed as a sole trader, sub-contractor, or running a small building firm (without a payroll) there’s NO CHARGE! The government will pick up the full £3489+VAT training cost.

10% FEE: Small to medium sized employers with a payroll, who have new relevant roles or wish to upskill employees, pay 10% of the training cost – the other 90% is funded by the government. So the employer pays just £349.80+VAT of the total training cost.

30% FEE: Large employers (250+), who have new relevant roles for their employees, pay 30% of the training cost – the rest is funded by the government. For this course, the employer pays £1049+VAT.

Who can apply?

Is this you or someone you know?

  • 19+ years of age
  • 3+ years resident in the UK
  • Lives or works in the geographic region that has funding
  • Hasn’t undertaken any other Skills Bootcamps in the last 12 months
Ready to apply?

What you will need for this online course

  • Windows laptop/computer (for software package installation)
  • Broadband access
  • Video access i.e. Microsoft Teams/Zoom for training and meetings with course tutor
  • Construction experience preferred but not essential.

Course Outcomes

What will you get when you've finished?

  • Skills Bootcamp Certificate of Achievement
  • Portfolio of 4 projects to demonstrate competence
  • A Career Progression Plan produced with a Careers Advisor
  • If relevant, guaranteed job interview with Supply Chain of Galliford Try and CITB registered employers
  • Mentor for up to six months.

Delivery

How the course works

This course is delivered online with a dedicated Tutor via the Go To Webinar Platform.

You’ll meet with your tutor and co-learners live with video cameras on and can ask questions and interact, just as if you were in a classroom. All you need is a good internet connection and a quiet space.

Software required for this course (Estimating Software and Health and Safety software) will be provided free of charge throughout the course so you can complete your work.

What you will need for this online course

  • Windows laptop/computer (for software package installation)
  • Broadband access
  • Video access i.e. Microsoft Teams/Zoom for training and meetings with course tutor
  • Construction experience preferred but not essential.

Next Course

What are the dates?

  • Applications close: 22.01.25
  • Start date: 29.01.25
  • End date: 24.03.25

How long is the course?

  • 9 weeks remote online – 2pm – 6pm (10 minute break) Mondays and Wednesdays
  • 64 guided learning hours
  • 60 hours of independent learning

Get In Touch

If you meet the requirements shown in the ‘Who can apply’ section, complete the short enquiry form here, and we will come back to you with more info. There’s no obligation to sign up, so you can check out the facts and take it from there. We’ll discuss your catchment area and general eligibility. And you can ask lots of questions. This is a great opportunity with a really valuable outcome. So, let’s chat!

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