Course Title: Estimate and cost work

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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Course Code: BUIL6311C

Course Title: Estimate and cost work

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4338 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Course Contact: Programme Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil.

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to estimate materials, labour and time requirements and to establish costs for provision of services or products.
The unit covers the gaining of information, the estimation of materials, labour and time, the calculation of costs and the associated documentation.
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCPCM4012A Estimate and cost work

Element:

1 Gather information.

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Details of customer requirements are obtained through discussion with customer or from information supplied.

1.2

Plans and specifications are accessed and site is inspected.

1.3

Details of products and services to be provided are sourced.

1.4

Delivery point and methods of transportation are determined where necessary.

1.5

Details are recorded according to workplace procedures.

Element:

2 Estimate materials, labour and time.

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Work, including preparatory tasks, is planned and sequenced.

2.2

Types and quantities of materials required for product work are estimated.

2.3

Labour requirements to perform work are estimated.

2.4

Time requirements to perform work are estimated.

2.5

Sustainability principles and concepts are observed when preparing for and undertaking work process.

Element:

3 Calculate costs.

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Total materials, labour and overhead costs are calculated according to workplace procedures using appropriate equipment.

3.2

Total work cost is calculated, including overheads and mark-up percentages.

3.3

Final cost for work is calculated.

Element:

4 Document and verify details.

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Details of costs and charges are documented according to workplace procedures.

4.2

Costs, calculations and other details are verified according to workplace procedures.

4.3

Customer quotation and tender are prepared.

4.4

Details are documented for future reference according to workplace procedures and using relevant information.


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements.


Details of Learning Activities

Ref Workbook


Teaching Schedule

As Per Timetable


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through CANVAS.

CANVAS is an online resource with the lesson plans for each unit. Within CANVAS are the session plans, assessments, resources and other materials required for completion of each unit of competency.

Additional materials maybe provided in class and lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessment

Task 1

Complete tasks during lessons (demonstration & written)

Task 2

Final assignment (written)

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

1.1

X

X

1.2

X

X

1.3

X

X

1.4

X

X

1.5

X

X

2.1

X

X

2.2

X

X

2.3

X

X

2.4

X

X

2.5

X

X

3.1

X

X

3.2

X

X

3.3

X

X

4.1

X

X

4.2

X

X

4.3

X

X

4.4

X

X

 

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessment

Task 1

Complete tasks during lessons (demonstration & written)

Task 2

Final assignment (written)

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):


Assessment Matrix

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

1.1

X

X

1.2

X

X

1.3

X

X

1.4

X

X

1.5

X

X

2.1

X

X

2.2

X

X

2.3

X

X

2.4

X

X

2.5

X

X

3.1

X

X

3.2

X

X

3.3

X

X

4.1

X

X

4.2

X

X

4.3

X

X

4.4

X

X

 

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):


You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support: 
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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission: 
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Special consideration: 
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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