List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Gather information | 1.1 | Details of customer requirements are obtained through discussion with customer and information supplied |
| | 1.2 | Details of products and/or services to be provided are developed |
| | 1.3 | Delivery point and methods of transportation are determined, where necessary |
2 | Estimate materials, time and labour | 2.1 | Types and quantities of materials required for product manufacture are estimated |
| | 2.2 | Labour requirements to achieve product manufacture and perform required services are estimated |
| | 2.3 | Time requirements to manufacture and/or install item and perform required services are estimated |
3 | Calculate costs | 3.1 | Total materials, labour and overhead costs are calculated in accordance with enterprise procedures |
| | 3.2 | Total job cost is calculated, including overheads, government charges and mark-up percentages |
| | 3.3 | Final cost to customer is calculated |
4 | Document details and verify, where necessary | 4.1 | Details of costs and charges are documented in accordance with enterprise practice |
| | 4.2 | Costs, calculations or other details are verified in accordance with enterprise practice |
| | 4.3 | Customer quotation is prepared |
| | 4.4 | Details are documented for future reference in accordance with enterprise practice |
Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, costs and government charges
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Complete an outline plan of activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite, the obtaining of equipment and materials, and the avoidance of backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage
Estimate and cost three (3) varied jobs, including:
estimate quantities of material required
determine the types and amount of labour required to complete the work
estimate time required to complete the work
estimate overheads associated with the job
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, estimate material, labour and overhead requirements and accurately cost the product/service
Use checking techniques to anticipate and overcome costing problems
Use workplace technology related to the estimation and validation of job costs
Range of products and services offered by the enterprise
Enterprise or equivalent costing procedures
Components of overheads costs
Components of labour costs
Labour rates and approximate costs of products and materials
Basic mathematical processes
Assessors must:
hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors
have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Access is required to specifications and costs of relevant products, equipment and materials; information on labour costs and availability; safety procedures; regulations; quality standards; enterprise procedures; and all necessary facilities and associated equipment, including calculators, computers and relevant software.