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Take off material quantities

Take off material quantities

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3214
State Code
AXL49
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
040307 - Building Construction Economics
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to determine correct material quantities and pricing from completed designs that estimate requirements. It involves itemising materials, detailing material sizes and quantities, and calculating quantity pricing. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.The unit applies to Designer (Timber Truss & Frame), Production Fabricator (Timber Truss & Frame), Timber Manufactured Products TechnicianNo licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Itemise materials
  • 1.1 Obtain and interpret production specifications to determine material types and job costing requirements.
  • 1.2 Identify components to be listed; integrate general detailing and dimensioning systems.
  • 1.3 Prepare tables for listing, list and categorise items in line with industry standards.
  • 1.4 Complete itemised list of all materials in line with order requirements and organisational procedures.
  • 1.5 Select common industry materials where no specific information is provided and material is not critical to design.
2. Detail material sizes and quantities
  • 2.1 Calculate, scale or extract physical dimensions for components from tables in line with order requirements.
  • 2.2 Estimate material quantities and express as industry standard lengths or sheet sizes, allowing for wastage.
  • 2.3 Accumulate multiple requirements for identical material and document total quantities.
  • 2.4 Complete 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 from item rate.
  • 3.4 Complete and maintain accurate records of pricing in line with organisational requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5925 FPICOT3214B Take off material quantities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCR68 FWPCOT3304 Take off material quantities Unit of competency