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Calculate costs of construction work

Calculate costs of construction work

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCM3005
State Code
BBA89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/01/2017
Field of Education
040307 - Building Construction Economics
Original Release Date
23/01/2017
Nominal Hours
20
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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.
  • 1.3. Details of products and services to be provided are developed and checked for availability and fitness for purpose.
  • 1.4. Delivery point and methods of transportation are determined where necessary.
  • 1.5. Details of job tasks are accurately recorded and checked according to workplace procedures.
  • 1.6. Information about material, labour and overhead costs is obtained and checked to be current and accurate.
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.
  • 2.3. Labour requirements to perform work tasks and complete the job are estimated.
  • 2.4. Time requirements to perform work tasks are accurately estimated and checked with appropriate personnel.
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.
  • 3.3. Total work cost is calculated, including mark-up percentages set by appropriate personnel.
  • 3.4. Final cost for work is calculated by applying profit margin according to workplace procedures, and is checked for accuracy.
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.
  • 4.3. Costing estimate and materials take-off are prepared for quote.
  • 4.4. Costing documents are accurately completed for future reference according to workplace procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7351 CPCCCM2003B Calculate and cost construction work Unit of competency