NZQA registered unit standard
19008 version 4
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Title
Prepare quotations for electrical work
Level
5
Purpose
Credits
5
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
1
This unit standard has been developed for learning and assessment on-job, or off-job
with realistic simulation of practical scenarios.
2
References
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.
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19008 version 4
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Definitions
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
1.1
Differences between estimates and quotations are explained in terms of their
legal status.
1.2
Essential components of estimates and quotations are explained.
1.3
Key components of the Construction Contracts Act 2002 are explained in terms
of their relationship to the electrical industry.
Range
1.4
claims 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.
Standard contracts are interpreted and analysed in terms of relevance to
electrical contracting work.
Range
standard 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.
Range
two fully documented estimates. Estimates may be prepared manually, or using
a computer-based spreadsheet or other computer packages.
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19008 version 4
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Evidence requirements
2.1
Industry standard methods of measurement are identified for electrical work and
explained in terms of their application.
2.2
A bill of materials is developed from job plans and specifications, and material
quantities are determined according to industry practice.
2.3
Labour estimate is determined from job plans and specifications, and quantified
in terms of total labour hours according to industry practice.
2.4
Additional expenses such as subcontractors, specialised plant and equipment
hireage, transportation and haulage costs are determined and quantified
according to industry practice.
2.5
Overheads, profit requirements, and on-cost items are determined and applied
according to industry practice.
2.6
Measurement items are separated into pricing components.
components – labour, materials, plant, overheads, margins,
equipment, compliance costs.
Range
Outcome 3
Prepare quotations for electrical work.
Range
two fully documented quotations. Quotations may be prepared manually, or
using a computer-based spreadsheet, or other computer packages.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Priced items are collated to establish a submission that meets industry
requirements.
3.2
Submission is checked to ensure that it complies with contractual requirements.
3.3
Quotation includes total cost of materials, labour, and contingency sums.
contingency sums – prime cost, provisionals, abstracts,
preliminaries, goods and services tax (GST), acceptance, terms.
Range
Planned review date
31 December 2014
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
26 February 2002
31 December 2013
Review
2
19 June 2009
N/A
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19008 version 4
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Process
Version
Date
Last Date for Assessment
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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Please note
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of study leading to that assessment.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
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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