Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to estimate materials, labour and time requirements and establish costs for products and services. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
The unit applies to the estimating and costing of products and services. Discretion, initiative and judgement must be demonstrated on the job, either individually or in a team environment. Work may involve referral of matters to other workplace personnel. Work is undertaken according to established procedures involving a range of products, equipment and installation sites Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
This unit requires the application of skills associated with communicating information to and from customers on requirements, as well as an application of knowledge of production processes and operations. This unit also requires an ability to plan and estimate production requirements and calculate costs. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisites |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Gather information |
1.1 Details of customer requirements are obtained through discussion with customer or from information supplied. 1.2 Details of products and services to be provided are developed. 1.3 Delivery point and methods of transportation are determined where necessary. 1.4 Details are recorded. |
2 Estimate materials, labour and time |
2.1 Types and quantities of materials required for work are estimated. 2.2 Labour requirements to perform required services are estimated. 2.3 Time requirements to perform required services are estimated. |
3 Calculate costs |
3.1 Total materials costs and labour costs are calculated. 3.2 Total job cost is calculated, including overheads and mark-up percentages. 3.3 Final cost to customer is calculated. |
4 Document and verify details |
4.1 Details of costs and charges are documented. 4.2 Costs, calculations and other details are verified by other enterprise personnel, as required. 4.3 Customer quotation is prepared. 4.4 Details are documented for future reference. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit |
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Demonstrates knowledge of:
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Demonstrates skills to:
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of evidence |
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
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Consistency in performance |
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
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Resource implications |
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices. |
Context for assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. |
Interdependent assessment |
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT 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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Legislative/regulatory requirements |
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements. |
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OHS practices |
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
All |