Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FNSIGN403A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Estimate jobs

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FNSIGN403A - Estimate jobs
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to estimate the time requirements for jobs, gather cost estimates from external service providers, scope the job and produce and document the estimate. It encompasses inspecting vehicle/property to determine cause and extent of damage for preferred method of repair and determining a preferred method/strategy for restoration/repair.This unit may apply to job roles subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements so Commonwealth, State or Territory requirements should be confirmed with the relevant body.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit has application to those job functions such as an insurance assessor and may be applied within organisations of various sizes and across a range of customer bases.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: 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
       
Element: Determine availability/source of parts/materials
  • Viability of replacement compared to repair is ascertained to meet appropriate standards and legal requirements where appropriate
  • Parts/material requirements are determined to ensure cost constraints are met
  • Availability of parts/materials and consumables is determined where required
       
Element: Identify subcontract repair work costs for incorporation into the total estimated cost
  • Estimate is documented appropriately
  • Relevant repair requirements, scope of works, procedures and costs are documented in a logical order
  • Repair requirements are documented in detail whenever possible
  • Potential variations are noted on the estimate
       
Element: 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
       


Evidence Required

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.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

accurately estimate time required for jobs

determine availability/source of parts/materials

identify subcontract repair work costs for incorporation into the total estimated cost

estimate total job costs.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

competency is demonstrated in the context of the work environment and conditions specified in the range statement either in a relevant workplace or a closely simulated work environment

access to and the use of a range of common office equipment, technology, software and consumables

access to organisation records

access to organisational policies and procedures.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples, in combination, are appropriate for this unit:

evaluating an integrated activity, which combines the elements of competency for the unit, or a cluster of related units of competency

observing processes and procedures in workplaces

verbal or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills

evaluating samples of work

accessing and validating third party reports.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to:

determine and confirm information, using questioning and active listening as required

liaise with others, share information, listen and understand

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

numeracy and IT skills to:

check accuracy of claims data, estimate the cost of a job and variations if required

perform calculations related to achieving required outcomes

use computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, specific purpose computer systems) to assist in achieving required outcomes

access and update records electronically

access web-based information services

literacy skills to read and interpret documentation from a variety of sources and record and consolidate relevant related information

research and analysis skills for accessing and interpreting relevant information

effective interpersonal skills

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and sequence work

literacy skill to read and interpret forms relating to insurance claims, technical and other related documents

Required knowledge

compliance requirements

contract law relating to insurance repairs

estimating principles

sale-contracting principles

technical knowledge of vehicles and/or buildings

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

External repairers/service providers may be:

other departments

specialist businesses, such as towing and salvage contractors, repairers and investigators.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
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 
Viability of replacement compared to repair is ascertained to meet appropriate standards and legal requirements where appropriate 
Parts/material requirements are determined to ensure cost constraints are met 
Availability of parts/materials and consumables is determined where required 
Estimate is documented appropriately 
Relevant repair requirements, scope of works, procedures and costs are documented in a logical order 
Repair requirements are documented in detail whenever possible 
Potential variations are noted on the estimate 
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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FNSIGN403A - Estimate jobs
Assessment task 1: [title]

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

FNSIGN403A - Estimate jobs

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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