Elements and Performance Criteria

sketches or drawings
statements of requirements
materials lists and quantity schedules
building codes
materials specifications.

aluminium and steel framing and steel reinforcing
bricks, masonry blocks and pavers
cement, sand, aggregates and bonding agents
decorative finishing materials, such as wallpaper, laminates, gilding materials, lacquers and polishes
fixings, fastenings and adhesives
fuel and lubricants
paint, solvents and cleaning agents
tiles and glass
timber, plywoods, fibreboard and composites
wall and ceiling lining materials, plaster and platers products and external claddings.

labour costs, such as:
personal protective equipment
site facilities
wages and on-costs
overhead costs, such as:
administration
Insurance
local government fees and charges
plant and equipment hire
transport
use of communication technology
waste removal fees.

job sheets
materials list and estimates
quotations and tenders
work schedules.

Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:

locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications to the estimation and costing of work

as a minimum, estimate and cost three varied jobs, including:

estimate quantities of material required
determine the types and amount of labour required to complete the work
estimate time required to complete the work
estimate overheads associated with the job
a written quotation/tender for each of the work requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies
material safety data sheets
research resources, including industry related systems information.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.