Diagnose and calculate production costs

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver FWPTMM4202, 'Diagnose and calculate production costs'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Gather and diagnose information

1.1 Obtain details of the particular product and competitors’ products.

1.2 Obtain and analyse details of proposed production operation.

1.3 Access information on labour unit cost projections.

1.4 Source and analyse details of logistic support contracts and supply agreements.

1.5 Access details of proposed warehousing, physical distribution systems and related cost factors.

1.5 Analyse all production cost factors for establishing supply cost.

2. Estimate materials and labour

2.1 Estimate and record types and quantities of material required for production.

2.2 Estimate and record lead times and time requirements for production activities.

2.3 Estimate and record labour requirements for direct production and handling operations.

3. Calculate and document production cost

3.1 Determine production components contributing to overhead costs.

3.2 Determine type and percentage of overhead costs to be attributed to production in line with commercial and organisational procedures.

3.3 Calculate material, labour and overhead costs to determine total production costs.

3.4 Apply mark-up, in line with organisational procedures, and determine supply cost in conjunction with marketing and sales personnel.

3.5 Document details of calculations and supply cost in line with organisational formats.

4. Check and document details of production and supply costs.

4.1 Check costs and calculations against production requirements.

4.2 Report calculation processes and organise checking by relevant personnel for final authorisation.

4.3 Complete and maintain accurate records of production and supply costs in line with organisational procedures.


Qualifications and Skillsets

FWPTMM4202 appears in the following qualifications:

  • FWP40316 - Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Manufacture
  • FWP40216 - Certificate IV in Timber Processing
  • FWP40416 - Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design
  • FWP50116 - Diploma of Forest and Forest Products
  • FWP50216 - Diploma of Timber Truss and Frame Manufacture
  • FWP50316 - Diploma of Timber Truss and Frame Design