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Title / Prepare quotations for electrical work
Level / 5 / Credits / 5
Purpose / This unit standard is intended for use in the training and assessment of electricians beyond trade level, and covers preparation of quotations for electrical work. The unit standard highlights the existence, benefit, and use of legislation and standards as they relate to the electrical industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–demonstrate knowledge of estimates, quotations and contracts for electrical work;
–estimate quantities for electrical work; and
–prepare quotations for electrical work.
Classification / Electrical Engineering > Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Available grade / Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills and knowledge / National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electrician for Registration) (Level 4) [Ref:1195] or equivalent trade qualification for electricians.
Explanatory notes
1This unit standard has been developed for learning and assessment on-job, or off-job with realistic simulation of practical scenarios.
2References
Construction Contracts Act 2002;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
NZS 3910:2003,Conditions of contract for building and civil engineering construction;
Electrical Contractors Association of New Zealand, Standard Conditions of Contract;
New Zealand Institute of Architects, Standard Conditions of Contract Short Form NZIA SCC SF;
Registered Master Builders Federation, SC1 / June 2003, Subcontract Agreement and Subcontract Conditions;
and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
3Definitions
Electrical work – an electrical installation project of any scale, comprising lighting and power subcircuits, switchboard, mains supply, and earthing system, that requires inspection by a registered electrical inspector.
Industry practice – those practices that competent practitioners within the industry recognise as current industry best practice.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of estimates, quotations, and contracts for electrical work.
Evidence requirements
1.1Differences between estimates and quotations are explained in terms of their legal status.
1.2Essential components of estimates and quotations are explained.
1.3Key components of the Construction Contracts Act 2002 are explained in terms of their relationship to the electrical industry.
Rangeclaims and payments – payment terms, payment claim requirements, payment schedule requirements, liability for payment;
variations – best practise recommendations;
enforcement – suspension of work, charging order;
adjudication – seven step process, choosing adjudicator; adjudication claim, adjudication response, enforcing determination.
1.4Standard contracts are interpreted and analysed in terms of relevance to electrical contracting work.
Rangestandard contracts may include but are not limited to – NZS 3910:2003; Electrical Contractors Association of New Zealand, Standard Conditions of Contract; New Zealand Institute of Architects, Standard Conditions of Contract Short Form NZIA SCC SF 2007 4th Edition Reference (SCC SF 2007 Ref); Registered Master Builders Federation, SC1 / June 2003, Subcontract Agreement and Subcontract Conditions.
Evidence of analysis of two contracts is required.
Outcome 2
Estimate quantities for electrical work.
Rangetwo fully documented estimates. Estimates may be prepared manually, or using a computer-based spreadsheet or other computer packages.
Evidence requirements
2.1Industry standard methods of measurement are identified for electrical work and explained in terms of their application.
2.2A bill of materials is developed from job plans and specifications, and material quantities are determined according to industry practice.
2.3Labour estimate is determined from job plans and specifications, and quantified in terms of total labour hours according to industry practice.
2.4Additional expenses such as subcontractors, specialised plant and equipment hireage, transportation and haulage costs are determined and quantified according to industry practice.
2.5Overheads, profit requirements, and on-cost items are determined and applied according to industry practice.
2.6Measurement items are separated into pricing components.
Rangecomponents – labour, materials, plant, overheads, margins, equipment, compliance costs.
Outcome 3
Prepare quotations for electrical work.
Rangetwo fully documented quotations. Quotations may be prepared manually, or using a computer-based spreadsheet, or other computer packages.
Evidence requirements
3.1Priced items are collated to establish a submission that meets industry requirements.
3.2Submission is checked to ensure that it complies with contractual requirements.
3.3Quotation includes total cost of materials, labour, and contingency sums.
Rangecontingency sums – prime cost, provisionals, abstracts, preliminaries, goods and services tax (GST), acceptance, terms.
Planned review date / 31 December 2014Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 26 February 2002 / 31 December 2013
Review / 2 / 19 June 2009 / N/A
Rollover and Revision / 3 / 15 March 2012 / N/A
Revision / 4 / 15 January 2014 / N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0003
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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The Skills OrganisationSSB Code 100401 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018