Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: BUIL6550C
Course Title: Estimate and Cost Job
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4431 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61399254759
Course Contact Email: jenny.crowley@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Justin Compton
justin.compton@rmit.edu.au
Tim McCarthy
tim.mccarthy@rmit.edu.au
Adam David
adam.david@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 16
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 can be applied in any industry involving the manufacture and/or installation of products or delivery of services. It describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain job information, estimate the net cost of providing products and services, calculate mark-up and tax, calculate the full cost to the customer, and develop a customer quotation.
Workers with this competency cost jobs for customers on-site and off-site using discretion, judgement and specialised industry knowledge in line with established costing procedures.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFGN3006 Estimate and Cost Job |
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Element: |
1. Gather job information |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Obtain details of customer requirements in line with job and workplace requirements
1.2 Record job specifications based on information gathered 1.3 Source and develop details relating to delivery points and methods of transportation |
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Element: |
2. Estimate time and labour |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Estimate required material types and quantities or service type based on specifications 2.2 Estimate labour requirements based on specifications 2.3 Identify time requirements to manufacture and/or install product(s), or perform service(s) and estimate other costs that may be incurred based on specifications |
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3. Calculate costs |
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Performance Criteria: |
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4. Complete final documentation |
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Learning Outcomes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather job information
2. Estimate time and labour
3. Calculate costs
4. Complete final documentation
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom module using industry standard tools and resources.
Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your course is delivered this semester.
You will also be required to undertake independent study. Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach.
On campus class activities will include:
- Tutorials and project based work
- Group discussion
- Teacher directed activities/projects
- Class presentations
- Independent project-based work
- SIte visits (observations)
- Studio Practice
Out of class activities will include:
- Online investigation
- Independent & group project-based work
- Gallery / Exhibition/ Store visits
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Content |
What you need to be working on |
What is Due? |
| WEEK 1 |
· Course Guide · Introduction to course and expectations · Equipment and tool kit overview · Introduce Exercise 1 (Store Window Observation Report) · Introduce Exercise 2 (Home wares Window concept) · What is Interior Styling /Decoration Presentation p/point |
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| WEEK 2 |
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Home Wares Window Exercise for in class discussion | |
| WEEK 3 |
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Store Window Observation Report | |
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| WEEK 6 |
In class Review
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| WEEK 7 |
· Life Style Display Part 2 WIP 1B In class Review
Ø 1 x list of materials/resources for your display (include two ways you were cost-effective/made the most of your resources) Ø 1 x list of construction techniques required for your display Ø 1 x list of OH&S considerations that you will adhere to when installing your display |
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| WEEK 8 |
& Estimate & Cost a Job
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| WEEK 9 |
In class Review
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| WEEK 10 |
In class Review
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| WEEK 11 |
Estimate & Cost A Job Part A Step1, 2 & 3 Due WIP3WIP |
In class discussion to decide on wall sets, Table Layout etc for Pop Up Shop and Estimate & Cost & Job Part A Steps 1,2 & 3 |
Estimate & Cost A Job Part A Step1, 2 & 3 Due Part 3 |
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Photo of your Display & Estimate & Cost a Job Part B Steps 4,5 & 6 Due |
| WEEK 13 |
AT 1 Knowledge Quiz Due |
Team Submission HardCopy
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Photo of your Display & Estimate & Cost a Job Part B Steps 4,5 & 6 Due
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| WEEK 14 | Install Pop & Up / Retail Walls &Table as a team - Team A |
Individual Submission
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| WEEK 15 | Install Pop Up Retail Walls &Table as a team - Team B |
Individual Submission o 2 x Wall sets o 1 x Inspiration Board of VM Merchandising & Window Trends o 1 x Table Lay out with Plan o OH&S Considerations o Photos of the set up Store
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library support
The University Library has extensive resources for InteriorDesign and Decoration students.
The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies https://rmit.libguides.com/interior-design
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing
Study and Learning support
Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments?
The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
References
Pintrest, Instagram,
Magazines - Vogue Living, Belle, Inside Out, Home Beautiful, Elle Decoration
Overview of Assessment
Task 1 - Practical
You will need to achieve satisfactory in all the assessments to be deemed competent in this course.
Assessment Tasks
This Course is clustered with the competency MKTG8024C Design & Install Displays
Assessment Task 1 (AT1) Knowledge Quiz Due Week 13
Assessment Task 2 (AT2) Life Style Display Due Week 12
Assessment Task 3 (AT3) Promotional Display Due Week 13
Assessment Task 4 (AT4) Retail Walls & Table Due Weeks 16
Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
Compulsory WIP (Work in Progress)
Throughout this course there are associated learning activities or exercises that are compulsory.
They will be identified as a Compulsory WIP.
These exercises/activities must be completed in a timely manner as indicated in the weekly schedule to allow you to build knowledge and progress to the formal assessment.
Even if you complete and pass the formal assessment, if you haven’t completed the WIP you are unable to pass this course overall.
Assessment / Late Submission
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.
CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
SEC: Stopped engagement in course
WDR: Withdrawn from course
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension of time for your assessable work.
Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments:
Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA):
If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 2 working days.
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above)
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio-based exercises, demonstration and production.
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.
Canvas
Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas
Student feedback at RMIT:
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;
Student Progress Monitoring
Academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Submitting Assessments onto Canvas
Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-canvas
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; 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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