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Undertake basic estimation and costing

Undertake basic estimation and costing

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCM1011
State Code
OCQ32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040307 - Building Construction Economics
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
14
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to prepare a basic estimate of material, labour and costs for a construction project. The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Gather information.
  • 1.1 Review plans and specifications for basic construction task.
  • 1.2 Create a material list for the basic construction task.
  • 1.3 Obtain unit costs of materials on material list from suppliers.
2 Estimate and cost materials for basic construction task
  • 2.1 Estimate quantities of each item on material list.
  • 2.2 Calculate cost of materials based on estimated quantities and unit costs.
3 Estimate and cost labour for basic construction task.
  • 3.1 Estimate labour hours required for the basic construction task.
  • 3.2 Calculate cost of labour based on estimated hours and hourly rate.
4 Document costs of basic construction task.
  • 4.1 Calculate total cost of task materials and labour.
  • 4.2 Prepare basic costing sheet for the task.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7346 CPCCCM1011A Undertake basic estimation and costing Unit of competency