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Assess and cost footwear repair job

Assess and cost footwear repair job

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTFR2001A
State Code
W7292
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2011
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Original Release Date
22/06/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to assess the shoe or product for repair, estimate materials, labour and time requirements and establish costs for provision of services or products.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Examine footwear or item and gather information
  • 1.1 Details of customer requirements are obtained through discussion with customer or from information supplied
  • 1.2 Footwear is examined and checked including welts, insoles, sole edges, sole bottoms, upper edges and heels
  • 1.3 Repair, design and finish requirements are clarified and agreed with client
  • 1.4 Contact information is collected from customer and time frame for work determined
2 Estimate materials, time and labour
  • 2.1 Types and quantities of materials required for repair are estimated
  • 2.2 Labour and time requirements to achieve repair and perform required services are estimated
3 Calculate costs
  • 3.1 Materials and labour cost are calculated
  • 3.2 Total job cost is calculated, including overheads and mark-up percentages
  • 3.3 Final cost to customer is calculated
4 Document details and advise customer
  • 4.1 Details of costs and charges are documented
  • 4.2 Costs, calculations or other details are verified by other workplace where necessary
  • 4.3 Customer quotation is prepared and customer advised of repair requirements and costs
  • 4.4 Work order ticket and job sheet is prepared
  • 4.5 Details are documented for future reference
RANGE STATEMENT
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
OH&S practices
OH&S practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OH&S practices relevant to the job and enterprise
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
interpret client requirements
interpret specifications and instructions for products and materials to be used
estimate type and quantities of material required
determine the types and amount of labour required to complete the work
estimate time required to complete the work
document and communicate work related information including customer requirements, products, materials and labour required, costing calculations for products, materials and labour, and special conditions
use calculators, computer programs, and other aids in the estimation and cost calculation processes
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OH&S practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OH&S practices.

Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W1417 LMTPRFR01A Assess and cost job Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAW19 MSTFR2001 Assess and cost footwear repair job Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W362 LMT21107 Certificate II in Footwear Repair Qualification
W374 LMT30807 Certificate III in Footwear Repair Qualification