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Assessment task 1 – Identify key sections of estimate
Purpose of assessment
To develop a basis for estimate.
This assessment task accounts for 10% of total assessment.
Assessment task
Using the project documentation provided in Appendix 4, provide a list of at least ten key items (trades) that you would include in a take off for the project. Make sure that you include the preliminary costs with items (ie building permit) listed.
Before you start this assessment task, read carefully through all other assessment tasks, especially Assessment task 6 to gain better understanding of this task.
Assessment task 2 – Prepare take offs
Purpose of assessment
To demonstrate the ability to take off measurements and create database for estimates. Also, to demonstrate the ability to read and interpret plans and documentation.
This assessment task accounts for 30% of total assessment.
Assessment task
Assessment for this task will comprise a series of take offs as part of an overall project to produce the material quantities for the following building trades. Use the list of trades developed in Assessment task 1. Create drawings and/or take off sheets to show key measurements and details required for the detailed estimate. Make sure you use the correct symbols.
Assessment task 3 – Material and plant costs
Purpose of assessment
To identify physical resources requirements for project.
This assessment task accounts for 15% of total assessment.
Assessment task
Prepare a list of plant and equipment that needs to be used on-site. Describe how you find out about the costs involved in using these items.
Identify at least three materials in each of these categories and describe how you find out the costs for obtaining those materials. Include the stakeholders you would contact.
Standard items
Prime cost items
Provisional sum items
Assessment task 4 – Subcontractor and supplier quotations
Purpose of assessment
To determine requirements for subcontracting work.
This…