Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to estimate materials, labour and time requirements and establish costs for provision of services or products in basic construction work. It covers the gaining of information; the estimation of materials, labour and time; the calculation of costs; and the associated documentation. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit supports tradespersons and those in independent construction job roles to undertake basic costing of a minor construction job or a discrete part of a job. Site location for this work application may be either domestic or commercial. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Gather information. |
1.1. Details of requirements are obtained and understood through discussion with customer or from information supplied. 1.2. Plans and specifications are accessed and site is inspected to confirm full requirements. 1.3. Details of products and services to be provided are developed and checked for availability and as fit for purpose. 1.4. Delivery point and methods of transportation are determined where necessary. 1.5. Details are accurately recorded and checked in accordance with workplace procedures. |
2. Estimate materials, labour and time. |
2.1. Work, including preparatory tasks, is planned and sequenced to cover all necessary activity. 2.2. Types and quantities of materials required for product work are estimated based on availability, fitness for purpose and current costs. 2.3. Labour requirements to perform work are estimated to complete the work activity. 2.4. Time requirements to perform work are accurately estimated and checked with appropriate personnel. |
3. Calculate costs. |
3.1. Total materials, labour and overhead costs are calculated in accordance with workplace procedures and statutory requirements. 3.2. Total work cost is calculated, including overheads and mark-up percentages set by appropriate personnel. 3.3. Final cost for work is calculated and checked for accuracy. |
4. Document and verify details. |
4.1. Details of costs and charges are clearly and accurately documented in accordance with workplace procedures. 4.2. Costs, calculations or other details are verified in accordance with workplace procedures and current costing data. 4.3. Quotation/tender documentation is prepared and verified. 4.4. Costing documents are accurately completed for future reference in accordance with workplace procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context. Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Plans and specifications include: |
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Types and quantities of materials include consumables such as: |
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Labour and overhead costs include: |
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Costing documents include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
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Functional area
Functional area |