Elements and Performance Criteria
- Estimate time requirements for jobs
- Time estimates for job requirements are calculated based on industry times, staff estimates, standard service/repair times, relevant specifications, and subcontracted work time
- Repair times are estimated and taken into account in consideration of whether repair is a viable option
- Turn-around times for work completed by subcontractor are incorporated into total time estimates
- Determine availability/source of parts/materials
- Identify subcontract repair work costs for incorporation into the total estimated cost
- Estimate total job costs
- External repairers/service providers are given a clear outline of the work and time requirements of the job
- Parts/materials and consumables are costed according to industry and/or enterprise pricing standards
- Job cost estimate is documented and agreed with repairers/external service providers
- Repair is approved or total loss settlement is agreed to in accordance with organisation procedures and legislation
- The final estimate is documented
- Variations estimate is prepared if required