Course Title: Estimate and cost job

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: BUSM8798C

Course Title: Estimate and cost job

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear

Course Contact: Peter Bonnell

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259171

Course Contact Email: peter.bonnell@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Andrew Robinson 

+61 3 9925 9252 

andrew.robinson@rmit.edu.au 

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

This course is delivered online. Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order and form may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources and the fact this course is being delivered online.

 

This following schedule addresses the following units as it was originally planned for these units to be clustered for delivery. However this course will be delivered online. Please see notes regarding delivery and assessment. 

 

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: 2020 

 

Week 1 

Part A 

Introduction to Costing, Production & Specification sheets  

Class/Workshop 

Assessments assigned: 

1) Costing, Production & Specification sheets 

2) Measure and Fit 

  

Week 2 

Part B 

Cont. Costing, Production & Specification sheets 

Workshop activity 

Assessment Task 1 due: Measure foot 

 

Week 3 

Suppliers and sourcing 

Begin group work on testing of materials. 

Workshop 

Assessment assigned: 

1) Material testing 

  

Week 4 

Investigate suppliers 

Group work on testing materials 

Workshop  

 

Week 5 

Investigate suppliers 

Group work on testing materials 

Workshop / assignment progress 

Mid-semester progress review: Measure and fit 

 

Week 6 

Investigate suppliers 

Group work on testing materials 

Workshop / assignment progressMid-semester progress review: costing and production 

 

Week 7 

Investigate suppliers 

Group work on testing materials 

Workshop  

 

Week 8 

Workshop 

Group presentation on Material testing results 

  

Break 

 

Week 9 

Costing sheets 

Templates 

Examples 

Workshop  

 

Week 10 

Costing sheets 

How and what to include 

Make a sample 

Workshop / assignment progress 

Mid-semester progress review: Measure and Fit 

 

Week 11 

Production sheets 

Templates 

Examples 

Workshop / assignment progress 

Mid-semester progress review: Costing and Production 

 

Week 12 

Production sheets 

How and what to include 

Make a sample 

Workshop  

 

Week 13 

Specification sheets 

Templates 

Examples 

Workshop  

 

Week 14 

Specification sheets 

How and what to include 

Make a sample 

Workshop   

 

Week 15 

Final work to be done on Costing, Production & Specification sheets 

Workshop  

 

Week 16 

Submission:  

Assessment Task 2 Due: Fit shoe 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The Learning Lab
 
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab

The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub

English for uni workshops
 
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.

 

This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

 

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 Tasks

Note: While all assessment requirements in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order and form may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources and the fact this cluster's delivery is online. 

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. 

 

Assessment will take the form of estimating and costing of a shoe that will be designed and produced by the student. 

 

 

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

   


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

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.

 

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 

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.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/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.  

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

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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