List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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 across 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 |
Evidence of ability to:
determine customer equipment requirements
prepare detailed estimates, updated schematic drawings and specifications, including material and labour costs for telecommunications equipment installations
negotiate with contractors on material availability and pricing for customer equipment installations
complete detailed quotes for installations that allow for variations
negotiate and confirm variations to quote and financial arrangements with customer.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
describe features of customer telecommunications equipment
outline legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact the work activity
explain processes and techniques required to prepare plans, estimate and quote for installations
describe specific work health and safety (WHS) issues that may impact a quotation for customer equipment installation
outline typical issues and challenges that occur when negotiating with customers.
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications networks engineering field of work and include access to:
sites on which estimates and quotes may be conducted
relevant databases, licensing requirements and other site- related documentation.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.