Application
This unit describes the skills required to conduct a cost-benefit analysis and the preparation of written or oral quotations to provide goods or services to others. It includes clarifying requirements, establishing costs and availability of resources, preparing estimates, preparing and submitting quotations and taking follow up action.
This unit applies to those working in generalist or specialist roles within the public sector.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Clarify requirements | 1.1 Confirm requirements with the funder and/or purchaser. 1.2 Conduct market research to confirm the viability of providing a quotation. |
2. Establish costs and availability of resources | 2.1 Obtain costs for labour, equipment or materials and include in the quotation in full. 2.2 Confirm availability of equipment, materials or personnel for the timeframe required. 2.3 Include infrastructure costs to the organisation of providing the goods or services. 2.4 Include cost or benefit from any asset disposal at the conclusion of the contract. |
3. Prepare estimate | 3.1 Prepare estimate to take account of all requirements and allow for contingencies. 3.2 Structure estimate to provide for cost recovery or to return a profit. 3.3 Estimate costs to enable provision of goods or services to the standards required by the client. 3.4 Check estimate for accuracy. |
4. Prepare and submit quotation | 4.1 Include required details to meet client requirements. 4.2 Submit quotation within required timeframe. |
5. Take follow up action | 5.1 Negotiate changes and variations to the quotation to meet the needs of the client and the organisation. 5.2 Evaluate proposal, outcome and preparation process based on feedback from a range of stakeholders and use results to improve subsequent quotations. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
using numeracy for selecting and applying mathematical concepts, estimating, checking reasonableness of results
using mathematical language to communicate mathematical information
managing financial and other resources
using literacy for oral clarification of issues and negotiating variations and changes with clients
using required language and style for written quotations
using technical and other vocabulary
applying research and analysis methods
using problem solving including conceptual/reasoning skills
networking with clients, suppliers and stakeholders
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
public sector legislation including WHS and environment, guidelines, policies and practices relating to providing quotations for services
organisational tendering guidelines, policies and practices
financial accountability requirements
legal requirements of selling government services
implications of contracting agreements where government is the provider
whole
disposals considerations including legal aspects of disposals
approval processes
tendering management processes
Assessment Conditions
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
General