Unit of competency Outline

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Estimate and cost job

Estimate and cost job

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTGN3003B
State Code
W7315
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/10/2014
Field of Education
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
20/10/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to estimate materials, labour and time requirements and establish costs for products and services.
Notes
Elements and 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.
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.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
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:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
environmental practices
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.

Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
interpret work orders
interpret specifications and instructions for products and materials to be used
estimate quantities of materials required
determine the types and amount of labour required to complete the work
estimate time required to complete the work
document and communicate work-related information, including customer requirements, products, materials and labour required, costing calculations for products, materials and labour, and special conditions
use calculators, computer programs and other aids in the estimation and cost calculation processes

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6593 LMTGN3003A Estimate and cost job Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV94 MSTGN3003 Estimate and cost job Unit of competency