Course Title: Estimate and Cost Jobs

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2025

Course Code: MKTG6133C

Course Title: Estimate and Cost Jobs

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear

Course Contact: Paul Castro

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9234

Course Contact Email: paul.castro@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

Nil

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain job information, estimate the net cost of providing products and/or services and calculate the final cost to the customer. It includes the development of customer quotations.

This unit applies to workers in all sectors who cost the provision of products or services in accordance with established costing procedures.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSTGN3023 Estimate and Cost Jobs
Element:	1. Gather job information
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
Element:	2. Estimate costs
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Interpret technical information required to complete estimates 2.2 Estimate required materials types and quantities based on specification 2.3 Estimate labour requirements based on specification 2.4 Identify and estimate other costs that may be incurred based on specification
Element:	3. Calculate costs
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Calculate and document total cost of providing product or service based on estimates 3.2 Determine and document allowances for overheads and mark-up percentages in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3 Calculate and document final cost to customer in accordance with workplace procedures
Element:	4. Complete final documentation
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Check and verify costing details in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2 Identify and resolve costing errors of anomalies 4.3 Prepare accurate customer quotation in accordance with workplace formats 4.4 File and store costing and quotation documentation for future reference in accordance with workplace procedures

Learning Outcomes

Refer to Elements and Performance Criteria

Details of Learning Activities

In this unit you will develop the knowledge and skills required for the trialing and fitting of custom-made footwear. Students will be able to estimate materials, labour and time requirements for shoe production, and establish costs for products and services in the footwear environment. This unit also covers the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement production in a work team within a textiles, clothing or footwear (TCF) industry workplace.

This course is part of a cluster made up of:

MKTG6133C -Estimate and cost jobs

MANU6169C - Plan and implement production within a work area

MANU7378C - Fit custom-made footwear

Teaching Schedule

Week	TOPIC	CONTENT
1	Introduction to Costing, Production & Specification sheets	Class/Workshop ALL assessments tasks assigned Workshop Agreement - to be completed and uploaded.
2	Cont. Costing Production & Specification Sheets	Workshop activity
3	Measure feet Suppliers & Sourcing Work on testing materials for suitability	Workshop activity - Measure feet
4	Material & supplier investigation and selection	Workshop / assignment progress
5	Material & supplier investigation and selection	Workshop / assignment progress
6	Material & supplier investigation and selection	Workshop / assignment progress
7	Material & supplier investigation and selection	Workshop / assignment progress
MID SEMESTER BREAK 1st - 5th September
8	Testing materials for suitability & gathering costing information	Workshop / assignment progress
9	Costing sheets: Templates & Examples	Workshop / assignment progress Calculate costs
10	Costing sheets: structure & what to include Make a sample sheet	Workshop / assignment progress
11	Production sheets: Templates & examples	Task 1: Knowledge questions
12	Production sheets: How to produce & what to include Make a sample sheet	Workshop / assignment progress
13	Specification sheets: Templates & examples Make a sample sheet	Workshop / assignment progress
14	Specification sheets: Update and check on progress.	Workshop / assignment progress
15	Final work to completed on Costing, Production & Specification sheets	Workshop / assignment progress
16	Submission of assignments	Task 2: Teams & Establish project Task 3: Costing sheet & 2 Quotations Task 4: Document fitting outcomes
17	FEEDBACK WEEK

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 includes a range of project, 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 Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Signed workshop agreement due

Week 1

Assessment Task 1 – Knowledge Questions:

Due week 11

The majority of assessment Task 2 - 3 are practical completion points in the making of your footwear and may not be a physical submission until week 16.

Assessment Task 2 – Custom Footwear cost analysis:

Due week 16

Assessment Task 3 – Custom Footwear cost analysis:

Due week 16

Assessment Task 4 –Fit & Document Custom-made Footwear:

Due week 16

Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

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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