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Prepare estimates and quotations or tenders for painting and decorating work

Prepare estimates and quotations or tenders for painting and decorating work

Module
National Code
MPDEST001
State Code
BA079
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/04/2024
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to estimate and quote on, or tender for, painting and decorating work to address specific client requirements while meeting applicable legislation, regulations and Australian Standards.

The unit of competency is applied by painters and decorators who establish overall requirements for estimating, quoting or tendering, as well as preparing estimates, quotations or tenders for specific jobs.

This unit addresses part of the requirements for painters’ registration in Western Australia.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Establish business parameters in relation to costing
  • 1.1 Investigate labour options and compare the cost implications of each option.
  • 1.2 Identify the costs of fixed and variable overheads for running a business and use these to determine how overhead costs will be incorporated into the final costing for services rendered.
  • 1.3 Develop a procedure which covers the calculation of costs, overheads, hourly rates, profit margins and contingencies.
  • 1.4 Compare the cost impacts of presenting estimates to clients as actual costs, labour cost plus, or converted to a business hourly rate depending on individual job requirements.
Determine individual job requirements for painting and decorating work
  • 2.1 Obtain plans and specifications from a client to confirm the scope of painting and decorating work required, timeframes, performance benchmarks, client restrictions, quality outcomes and any budgetary constraints that may impact costs.
  • 2.2 Undertake a site inspection to take measurements, identify number of items included and determine the condition of substrates in the scope of work.
  • 2.3 Identify site-related access, services and safety requirements for individual job requirements for painting and decorating work.
  • 2.4 Identify issues found via site inspection, document how this will impact the cost of the job and include in the costing/estimate.
  • 2.5 Calculate areas requiring painting and decorating work, from measurements taken and plans obtained.
  • 2.6 Provide information for clients on the requirements of legislation, regulations, Australian Standards, manufacturer specifications, environmental legislation and industry standards that apply to the scope of work and how this will impact the cost of work.
Establish availability and costs associated with a specific scope of work
  • 3.1 Identify and calculate the types and quantities of paint and preparatory materials required for the scope of work based on plans, specifications or measurements, and findings from the site inspection.
  • 3.2 Identify plant, tools and equipment required to complete the scope of work.
  • 3.3 Determine the availability and costs of required types and quantities of materials and equipment, from more than one supplier, based on the scope of work.
  • 3.4 Identify the types and amount of labour required to carry out the scope of work.
  • 3.5 Determine availability and direct costs associated with the required types of labour
  • 3.6 Determine the estimated time required to perform the work and allow for contingencies.
  • 3.7 Confirm the indirect and overhead costings that apply to the job, and the required profit margin.
Prepare Estimates
  • 4.1 Calculate the total cost of materials, labour, equipment and other job-specific resources.
  • 4.2 Apply the indirect and overhead costs and profit margins as a percentage to the total costings.
  • 4.3 Apply GST to obtain final cost estimates, check all contributing calculations for errors and verify the accuracy of the final results.
  • 4.4 Identify the need for any discounting or negotiating of price, and adjust costing as required
Prepare and submit quotations and tenders
  • 5.1 Check cost estimates for accuracy against specifications, site inspection notes, the initial scope of work, and any agreed changes to address site conditions.
  • 5.2 Prepare quotations or tenders to address all client requirements in accordance with legislative requirements, manufacturer specifications and Australian Standards.
  • 5.3 Use a standardised template to present quotations or tenders with clarity and accuracy, including validity period, terms of payment and specific conditions that will apply to each job.
  • 5.4 Produce quotations or tenders to reflect the professionalism of the business in line with legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • 5.5 Submit written quotations or tenders within required timeframes
  • 5.6 Negotiate variations to quotations or tenders to meet any additional needs of the client and the business in accordance with legislative requirements.
  • 5.7 Review effectiveness of quotations and tenders for continuous improvement of processes, procedures and templates used.
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Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
BGX80 52921WA Course in Painters Registration Accredited course