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Provide estimate and quote on security system installations

Provide estimate and quote on security system installations

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC3047
State Code
OBI86
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
029901 - Security Science
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to provide written estimates and quotes on security system installations. It includes assessing client security requirements and specifications, inspecting installation sites to identify problems impacting the installation, obtaining quotes from suppliers, and sourcing and costing equipment, labour and materials.A person working at this level would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.Licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to advising on, supplying, installing, maintaining, monitoring, repairing and servicing security equipment in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm compliance requirements and client security needs.
  • 1.1 Review work instructions and documentation to confirm client requirements, security system installation specifications and timeframes for estimate and quote.
  • 1.2 Review and comply with workplace policies and procedures and relevant regulatory requirements when providing estimate and quote for security system installation.
  • 1.3 Consult with client to confirm security needs and expectations.
  • 1.4 Identify security system type and requirements for installation to meet client needs.
  • 1.5 Confirm capacity to provide required security system according to workplace requirements.
2 Obtain quotations and source installation resources.
  • 2.1 Review workplace rate schedules to establish pricing information for security system installation.
  • 2.2 Source quotations for installation equipment, labour and materials ensuring fair comparisons between suppliers.
  • 2.3 Consult with preferred supplier to confirm resource availability and delivery date to meet client requirements.
  • 2.4 Inspect installation site to identify factors impacting installation and apply contingencies to address problems and meet client requirements.
  • 2.5 Calculate cost of security system installation and check to confirm accuracy.
3 Finalise quotation for security system installation.
  • 3.1 Prepare and present written quotation to client within agreed timeframes.
  • 3.2 Negotiate with client to agree required changes or variations and finalise quotation.
  • 3.3 Create client file and store documentation in a manner that facilitates future retrieval and maintains confidentiality according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1448 CPPSEC3047A Provide estimate and quote on security system Unit of competency