CPCPCM4012 - Estimate and cost work

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Unit code: CPCPCM4012 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to estimate materials, labour and time requirements and to establish costs for provision of quotations to provide services to a Class 1 building.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
* providing detailed quotations from a set of plans for three varied jobs for a Class 1 building to customer requirements.
* The quotes and tenders must include two of the following:
* sanitary/drainage installation
* mechanical services installation
* a gas installation
* a roofing installation
* a fire services installation
* a water services installation
* The quotes and tenders must:
* include accurate and industry realistic estimates and costs for labour, materials, overheads and timing
* be reflective of the clients’ needs
* be presented in according to workplace procedures.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* how to read plans and specifications to determine requirements
* process for estimating, managing and costing work
* calculating material requirements
* relevant statutory requirements related to estimating and costing work
* tendering and quotations
* contracting processes
* factors for estimating and costing:
* labour
* awards and workplace agreements
* materials
* plant and equipment
* overheads
* costing programs
* how to access relevant information, including codes and standards
* tools, materials and equipment used for estimating and costing work
* work health and safety (WHS) requirements for estimating and costing work.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will advise students of class notes, reading materials produced by VU Polytechnic and further support via VU Polytechnic e-learning system and/or in person.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
CPC40920 | Certificate iv | Duration:

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