Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 9:37 AM AWST
23/07/2026 9:37 AM AWST
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Estimate jobs
Estimate jobs
Unit of competency
National Code
FNSIGN403
FNSIGN403
State Code
AUR57
AUR57
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to estimate the time requirements for jobs, gather cost estimates from external service providers, scope the jobs, and produce and document the estimates. It encompasses inspecting the vehicle or property to determine the cause and extent of damage for the preferred method of repair, and determining a preferred method or strategy for restoration or repair.It applies to individuals who work within organisations of various sizes and across a range of customer bases.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Estimate time requirements for jobs
- 1.1 Calculate time estimates for job requirements based on industry times, staff estimates, standard service or repair times, relevant specifications and subcontracted work time
- 1.2 Estimate repair times and consider whether repair is a viable option
- 1.3 Incorporate turnaround times for work completed by subcontractor into total time estimates
2. Determine availability and source of parts or materials
- 2.1 Ascertain viability of replacement compared to repair to meet appropriate standards and legal requirements where appropriate
- 2.2 Determine parts or materials requirements to ensure cost constraints are met
- 2.3 Determine availability of parts or materials and consumables where required
3. Identify subcontract repair work costs for incorporation into total estimated cost
- 3.1 Document estimate appropriately
- 3.2 Document relevant repair requirements, scope of works, procedures and costs in logical order
- 3.3 Document repair requirements in detail whenever possible
- 3.4 Note potential variations on estimate
4. Estimate total job costs
- 4.1 Give external repairers or service providers clear outline of work and time requirements of job
- 4.2 Cost parts, materials and consumables according to industry and/or organisation pricing standards
- 4.3 Document and agree on job cost estimate with repairers or external service providers
- 4.4 Approve repair or total loss settlement in accordance with organisational procedures and legislation
- 4.5 Document final estimate and contract conditions
- 4.6 Prepare variations estimate if required
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4204 | FNSIGN403A | Estimate jobs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWF7 | FNS51415 | Diploma of Loss Adjusting | Qualification |