Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Version 2.
Revised unit of competency. Replaces superseded equivalent unit CPCCCM2003B Calculate and cost construction work.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to estimate materials, overheads, labour and time requirements and establish costs for the provision of products and services for construction work.
The unit supports tradespersons and those in independent construction job roles to cost a construction project or part of a construction project. It applies to construction work on residential and commercial sites.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Common
Unit Sector
Construction
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
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1. |
Gather information. |
1.1. |
Job requirements are determined through discussion with customer or from information supplied. |
1.2. |
Plans and specifications are accessed and site is inspected to confirm requirements. |
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1.3. |
Details of products and services to be provided are developed and checked for availability and fitness for purpose. |
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1.4. |
Delivery point and methods of transportation are determined where necessary. |
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1.5. |
Details of job tasks are accurately recorded and checked according to workplace procedures. |
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1.6. |
Information about material, labour and overhead costs is obtained and checked to be current and accurate. |
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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 work are estimated based on availability, fitness for purpose, and current costs. |
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2.3. |
Labour requirements to perform work tasks and complete the job are estimated. |
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2.4. |
Time requirements to perform work tasks are accurately estimated and checked with appropriate personnel. |
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3. |
Calculate costs. |
3.1. |
Totals of individual materials, labour and overhead costs are calculated according to workplace procedures and statutory requirements. |
3.2. |
Other project-specific costs are identified and calculated according to workplace procedures. |
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3.3. |
Total work cost is calculated, including mark-up percentages set by appropriate personnel. |
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3.4. |
Final cost for work is calculated by applying profit margin according to workplace procedures, and is checked for accuracy. |
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4. |
Document and verify details. |
4.1. |
Details of costs and charges are clearly and accurately documented according to workplace procedures. |
4.2. |
Costs, calculations or other details are verified according to workplace procedures and current costing data. |
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4.3. |
Costing estimate and materials take-off are prepared for quote. |
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4.4. |
Costing documents are accurately completed for future reference according to workplace procedures. |
Foundation Skills
This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria. |
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Skill |
Performance feature |
Learning skills to: |
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Oral communication skills to: |
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Reading skills to: |
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Writing skills to: |
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Technology skills to: |
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
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Plans and specifications must include three or more of the following: |
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Types and quantities of materials must include five or more of the following: |
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Labour costs must include: |
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Overhead costs must include: |
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Other project-specific costs must include at least two of the following: |
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Costing documents must include three of the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
CPCCCM2003B Calculate and cost construction work
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad