Course Title: Estimate and cost job

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2018

Course Code: BUSM8798C

Course Title: Estimate and cost job

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear

Course Contact: Tallal Khan

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259118

Course Contact Email: tallal.khan@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 50

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

None

Course Description

The unit of competency applies to estimating and costing products and services for an identified project, activity or operation.

Discretion, initiative and judgement must be demonstrated on the job, either individually or in a team environment. Work may involve referral of matters to other workplace personnel. Work is undertaken according to established procedures involving a range of products, services and equipment.

 

 

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSTGN3003 Estimate and cost job
Element:	1. Gather relevant information about job
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Obtain details of customer requirements through discussion with customer or from information supplied 1.2 Develop details of products and services to be provided and any special provisions 1.3 Determine delivery details and methods of transportation, where necessary 1.4 Record details and document specifications
Element:	2. Estimate materials, labour and time
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Research, locate and interpret technical information about materials, equipment, products and services required for the job 2.2 Estimate types, quality and quantities of materials required for work 2.3 Estimate acceptable price range for required products 2.4 Estimate labour requirements to perform required services 2.5 Estimate time requirements to perform required services
Element:	3. Calculate costs
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Calculate total materials costs and labour costs 3.2 Calculate transport and delivery costs for products, as required 3.3 Determine allowances for overheads and mark-up percentages 3.4 Calculate total job cost 3.5 Calculate final cost to customer
Element:	4. Document and verify details
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Use calculators, computers with appropriate software or other aids to estimate, calculate and verify costings according to workplace procedures 4.2 Document details of costs and charges 4.3 Obtain verification of costs, calculations and other details by other enterprise personnel, as required 4.4 Prepare customer quotation in appropriate format to meet required enterprise or industry standards 4.5 Document and record details for future reference

Learning Outcomes

On the successful completion of this unit you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Details of Learning Activities

Integrated learning activities in this course consists of theory and practical components carried out in a workshop environment. Throughout the course, you will develop the skills and knowledge to create custom-made footwear products.  You will learn to use and work with a range of materials, suppliers and components used in footwear manufacturing.

Teaching Schedule

While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

This course addresses the following units and all these units are clustered for delivery but may assess separately.

BUSM8798C -Estimate and cost job

MANU7383C - Plan and implement production within a work area

MANU7378C - Fit custom-made footwear

 

Cluster Schedule:  Product Planning and Costing                                              Semester 2: 2018
Week	Topic	Readings and Activities	Assessment
Week 1: 02 July 2018	Part A Introduction to Costing, Production & Specification sheets	Class/Workshop Assessments assigned: 1) Costing, Production & Specification sheets 2) Measure and Fit
Week 2: 09 July 2018	Part B Cont. Costing, Production & Specification sheets	Workshop activity	Task 1: Measure foot
Week 3: 16 July 2018	-Measure feet -Suppliers and sourcing -Begin group work on testing of materials.	Workshop Assessment assigned: 1) Material testing
Week 4: 7 August 2019	-Investigate suppliers -Group work on testing materials	Workshop
Week 5: 23 July 2018	-Investigate suppliers -Group work on testing materials	Workshop / assignment progress	Mid-semester progress review: Measure and fit
Week 6: 06 August  2018	-Investigate suppliers -Group work on testing materials	Workshop / assignment progress	Mid-semester progress review: costing and production
Week 7: 13 August 2018	-Investigate suppliers -Group work on testing materials	Workshop
Week 8: 20 August 2018	Group presentations	Workshop	Group presentation on Material testing results
27 August -  07 September	Break	Break	Break
Week 9: 10 September 2018	Costing sheets - Templates - Examples	Workshop
Week 10: Date a mystery 2018	Costing sheets - How and what to include - Make a sample	Workshop / assignment progress	Mid-semester progress review: Measure and Fit
Week 11: 24 September 2018	Production sheets - Templates - Examples	Workshop / assignment progress	Mid-semester progress review: Costing and Production
Week 12: 1 October 2018	Production sheets - How and what to include - Make a sample	Workshop
Week 13: 8 October 2018	Specification sheets - Templates - Examples	Workshop
Week 14: 15 October 2018	Specification sheets - How and what to include - Make a sample	Workshop
Week 15: 22 October 2018	Final work to be done on Costing, Production & Specification sheets	Workshop
Week 16: 29 October 2018	Submission	Submission:	Assessment Due: Costing and Production Analysis Assessment Due: Fit shoe

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester and will consist of both theory and practical based exercises, predominantly in class but some out of class research and information formatting is required as well. Feedback will be provided throughout the semester on all assessment tasks.

All assessment tasks must be completed before competency can be achieved. Tasks that have not be authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is encouraged.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/governance/policies/assessment-policy

Assessment Tasks

This course is assessed in accordance with the competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on MyRMIT for full assessment criteria.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Course Coordinator)

Other Information

 

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A student charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/supporting-learning-and-teaching/student-charter/

 

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

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Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. http://www.rmit.edu.au/staff/studentadmin/assessment/authorisation

 

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

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Special consideration Policy

If you wish to apply for special consideration, follow this link for the procedure. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

  

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

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