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Take off material quantities

Take off material quantities

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3304
State Code
OCR68
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/04/2021
Field of Education
040307 - Building Construction Economics
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the knowledge and skills required to take off material quantities and estimate costs from completed designs and specifications. It involves itemising materials and detailing material sizes and quantities for the purpose of pricing. The unit applies to designers (timber truss and frame), production fabricators (timber truss and frame) and timber manufactured products technicians who take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify materials and prepare to take off
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order, and where required, confirm with appropriate person
  • 1.2 Identify specified materials from production plan
  • 1.3 Select common industry materials where no specific information is provided and material is not critical to design
  • 1.4 Estimate material quantities and express as industry standard lengths or sheet sizes, allowing for minimal wastage
  • 1.5 Determine multiple requirements for identical material, and document total quantities
2. Compile materials list
  • 2.1 Calculate, scale or extract physical dimensions for components from production specifications
  • 2.2 Establish details and dimensions of components to be listed
  • 2.3 Create a material take-off list according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Categorise items and complete itemised list of all materials from production specifications
  • 2.5 Compile and maintain detailed notes and records of material usage, and cutting and machining requirements
3. Calculate quantities and prices
  • 3.1 Calculate and document total requirements for each line item in take-off.
  • 3.2 Express quantities in measurement units that match item type, order and production requirements
  • 3.3 Calculate total order costs using item rate chart
  • 3.4 Complete and maintain accurate records of pricing according to workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Retain records of take-off list, pricing and associated documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL49 FWPCOT3214 Take off material quantities Unit of competency