Unit of competency Outline
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Estimate and cost job
Estimate and cost job
Unit of competency
National Code
MSTGN3003
MSTGN3003
State Code
BAV94
BAV94
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
080501 - Sales
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers skills and knowledge required to estimate materials, labour and time requirements, and establish costs for products and services.The unit of competency applies to estimating and costing products and services for an identified project, activity or operation.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, services and equipment.This unit of competency is applicable to all sectors of the textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Gather relevant information about job
- 1.1 Obtain details of customer requirements through discussion with customer or from information supplied
- 1.2 Develop details of products and services to be provided and any special provisions
- 1.3 Determine delivery details and methods of transportation, where necessary
- 1.4 Record details and document specifications
2 Estimate materials, labour and time
- 2.1 Research, locate and interpret technical information about materials, equipment, products and services required for the job
- 2.2 Estimate types, quality and quantities of materials required for work
- 2.3 Estimate acceptable price range for required products
- 2.4 Estimate labour requirements to perform required services
- 2.5 Estimate time requirements to perform required services
3 Calculate costs
- 3.1 Calculate total materials costs and labour costs
- 3.2 Calculate transport and delivery costs for products, as required
- 3.3 Determine allowances for overheads and mark-up percentages
- 3.4 Calculate total job cost
- 3.5 Calculate final cost to customer
4 Document and verify details
- 4.1 Use calculators, computers with appropriate software or other aids to estimate, calculate and verify costings according to workplace procedures
- 4.2 Document details of costs and charges
- 4.3 Obtain verification of costs, calculations and other details by other enterprise personnel, as required
- 4.4 Prepare customer quotation in appropriate format to meet required enterprise or industry standards
- 4.5 Document and record details for future reference
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W7315 | LMTGN3003B | Estimate and cost job | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEZ44 | MSTGN3023 | Estimate and cost jobs | Unit of competency |