Estimate and quote for customer telecommunications equipment installation

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
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
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
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 ICTTEN4003B, 'Estimate and quote for customer telecommunications equipment installation'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Estimate and quote for customer telecommunications equipment installation' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Confirm and update schematic drawings and specifications

1.1 Obtain existing specifications and drawings and prepare additional or new schematic drawings and specifications for installation if required

1.2 Confirm all fittings, cable types and equipment locations with customer

2. Price labour, materials and other relevant items and establish availability

2.1 Obtain quotations and delivery dates from suppliers to ensure fair comparisons between suppliers

2.2 Estimate labour costs based on company or industry- labour rates and conditions

2.3 Check pricing documentation to ensure supply proposal matches customer specification for material, quality and performance

3. Estimate labour, materials and other relevant item requirements

3.1 Prepare estimations allowing for contingencies during installation and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

3.2 Calculate costs using standard unit measures where relevant

3.3 Ensure estimates will return a profit on installation where appropriate

4. Prepare and confirm quote with customer

4.1 Prepare an equipment installation quote that meets customer requirements

4.2 Negotiate changes and variations to meet customer and company needs

5. Establish customer's financial arrangements

5.1 Obtain customer’s approval of purchase arrangements and method of payment

5.2 Complete finance company negotiations successfully where required and obtain customer’s agreement


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICTTEN4003B appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICT40210 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Engineering
  • ICT40410 - Certificate IV in Radio Frequency Networks
  • ICT40110 - Certificate IV in Optical Networks
  • ICT40713 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design
  • ICT40313 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications
  • ICT40613 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Networks Technology