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NSW · 3 points

Obtaining & Evaluating Trade Quotes

A structured process for requesting, comparing and verifying subcontractor quotes: what to include in a quote request pack, checking licences and insurance, spotting under-priced and non-conforming quotes, and documenting the paper trail that protects you when scope arguments start.

  • Contracts
  • Phone-friendly, progress saves as you go
  • Assessed — unlimited attempts
  • PDF certificate on completion

Buy this course · $49.00 or save with a points pack

The cheapest quote is usually the one that left something out. When three subcontractor prices arrive for the same work and they are thousands apart, the difference is almost never efficiency: it is scope, inclusions, or an assumption nobody wrote down. The builder who accepts the low number without reconciling the three inherits the gap as a variation later, at their own cost.

This course sets out a structured process for requesting, comparing and verifying trade quotes. What belongs in a quote request pack so that prices come back comparable, how to check a subcontractor’s licence and insurance before they are on site, reading a quote for what it excludes rather than what it includes, normalising three prices onto the same scope, and the questions that surface an assumption before it becomes an argument.

It is filed under the NSW Contracts CPD topic and earns points at the 1-point-per-hour tier under the NSW scheme.

A structured process for requesting, comparing and verifying subcontractor quotes: what to include in a quote request pack, checking licences and insurance, spotting under-priced and non-conforming quotes, and documenting the paper trail that protects you when scope arguments start.

You'll learn: Run a quote process that produces comparable, compliant trade quotes — and pick the right one on evidence rather than price alone.

  • NSW: 3 points (Contracts)

What’s inside

  1. About this course
  2. Introduction
  3. Purpose of Obtaining Trade Quotes
  4. Preparing to Request Quotes
  5. Clarifying Exclusions
  6. Steps for Requesting Quotes
  7. Step 2 — Issue the Quote Request Pack
  8. Step 5 — Seek Clarifications
  9. NSW Licensing Requirements
  10. Material and Product Compliance
  11. Documenting Compliance for Record-Keeping
  12. Alignment With Drawings and Scope of Works (SOW)
  13. Professional Presentation
  14. Confirming Workmanship Quality Before Engagement

Plus 3 knowledge checks and an assessment at the end.

Reviewed by a NSW building practitioner.

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Disclaimer

The information provided in this course has been prepared using best endeavours to ensure that it is accurate, current and relevant at the time of publication. However, building legislation, regulations, standards, codes, policies and their interpretation may change over time and, in some circumstances, may be subject to interpretation or vary depending on the specific circumstances of a project.

The information provided is intended as general educational guidance only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for project-specific professional advice or verification.

Builders, contractors and other industry professionals are encouraged to independently verify the applicable requirements for each project, including the relevant legislation, regulations, standards, approvals and authority requirements, having regard to the specific site, building, construction method and circumstances.

PointCPD makes no representation or guarantee that the information provided will be applicable to every project or circumstance and recommends that participants seek appropriate professional or regulatory advice where clarification is required.

Questions about this course

Who is this course for?

Licensed NSW builders and supervisors who engage subcontractors, particularly anyone who has been caught by a scope gap between quote and reality.

Does it cover checking a subcontractor's licence?

Yes, including using the NSW public licence register to confirm a licence is current and covers the class of work, before the subcontractor starts.

Does this course count toward my NSW builder CPD?

Yes, as interactive learning on the approved Contracts topic from a provider with industry expertise, at the 1-point-per-hour tier under the NSW scheme.

How does it relate to the tendering course?

This one is about trade quotes you receive. Tender Evaluation for Builders deals with formal tender processes and the documentation that comes with them.