Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and estimate costs for all types of customer cabling needs.
It applies to individuals who undertake successful negotiations with customers and suppliers, and who update schematic drawings and specifications.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Telecommunications – Telecommunications Networks Engineering
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Confirm and update schematic drawings and specifications |
1.1 Obtain existing specifications and drawings and prepare additional or new schematic drawings and specifications for installation if required 1.2 Confirm all fittings, cable types and equipment locations with customer |
2. Price labour, materials and other relevant items and establish availability |
2.1 Obtain quotations and delivery dates from suppliers to ensure fair comparisons across suppliers 2.2 Estimate labour costs based on company or industry labour rates and conditions 2.3 Check pricing documentation to ensure supply proposal matches customer specification for material, quality and performance |
3. Estimate labour, materials and other relevant item requirements |
3.1 Prepare estimations allowing for contingencies during installation and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 3.2 Calculate costs using standard unit measures where relevant 3.3 Ensure estimates will return a profit on installation where appropriate |
4. Prepare and confirm quote with customer |
4.1 Prepare an equipment installation quote that meets customer requirements 4.2 Negotiate changes and variations to meet customer and company needs |
5. Establish customer's financial arrangements |
5.1 Obtain customer’s approval of purchase arrangements and method of payment 5.2 Complete finance company negotiations successfully, where required, and obtain customer’s agreement |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 2.3 |
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Writing |
1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 |
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Oral Communication |
1.2, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 |
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Numeracy |
2.2, 3.1-3.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
3.1 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 2.1, 5.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTTEN402 Estimate and quote for customer telecommunications equipment installation |
ICTTEN4003B Estimate and quote for customer telecommunications equipment installation |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2