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Estimate and quote automotive mechanical and electrical repairs

Estimate and quote automotive mechanical and electrical repairs

Unit of competency
National Code
AURATA005
State Code
AXE59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
080501 - Sales
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to prepare an estimate and quotation to repair the mechanical or electrical systems of vehicles or machinery. It involves preparing an initial estimate of costs, then preparing a detailed quotation for the required work, and presenting the quotation to customer.It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. It includes quotations for light vehicles, heavy vehicles, agricultural and plant equipment, recreational vehicles or motorcycles. The unit does not apply to estimating and quoting vehicle body repair costs.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Estimate repair or service costs
  • 1.1 Clarify service and repair requirements
  • 1.2 Time requirements for job are estimated from a comparison of previous similar repairs
  • 1.3 Costs associated with replacement parts are estimated
  • 1.4 Parts and work needing to be subcontracted are identified and costs estimated
  • 1.5 Estimate is calculated, feasibility of job is discussed with customer, and agreement is reached to proceed with quote
2. Prepare quotation
  • 2.1 Job labour cost is documented and agreed with workplace supervisor
  • 2.2 Parts and consumables are costed according to workplace pricing procedures
  • 2.3 Quotation variations relating to unsighted damage are noted and prepared for customer acceptance
  • 2.4 Quotation is reviewed by workplace supervisor and finalised
3. Present quotation to customer
  • 3.1 Detailed quotation is provided to customer for approval
  • 3.2 Approval from customer to commence work and undertake any supplementary quotation work is obtained as required
  • 3.3 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF037 AURATA3005 Estimate complex jobs Unit of competency