Course Title: Estimate and Cost Jobs

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: MKTG6133C

Course Title: Estimate and Cost Jobs

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C3417 - Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

Course Contact: Katrina Rose

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259112

Course Contact Email: katrina.rose@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain job information, estimate the net cost of providing products and/or services and calculate the final cost to the customer. It includes the development of customer quotations.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTGN3023 Estimate and Cost Jobs

Element:

1. Gather relevant information about job

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Obtain details of customer requirements in line with job and workplace requirements 1.2 Record job specifications based on information gathered

Element:

2. Estimate materials, labour and time

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Interpret technical information required to complete estimates 2.2 Estimate required materials types and quantities based on specification 2.3 Estimate labour requirements based on specification 2.4 Identify and estimate other costs that may be incurred based on specification

Element:

3. Calculate costs

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Calculate and document total cost of providing product or service based on estimates 3.2 Determine and document allowances for overheads and mark-up percentages in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3 Calculate and document final cost to customer in accordance with workplace procedures

Element:

4. Document and verify details

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Check and verify costing details in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2 Identify and resolve costing errors of anomalies 4.3 Prepare accurate customer quotation in accordance with workplace formats 4.4 File and store costing and quotation documentation for future reference in accordance with workplace procedures


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Details of Learning Activities

In this course you will engage in the following learning activities: 

practical demonstrations in studio 

design activities and projects 

independent project based work 

practical studio based workshops 

 


Teaching Schedule

WeekTopicAssessment Due
Week 1

In this topic you will further develop knowledge and skills to produce garments. You will be introduced to more complex sewing operations and learn the basics of how to estimate the costs of garments. You will learn how to itemize all the materials, trims, labour and overheads and follow through costings to retail pricing.  

 

 

 
Week 2  
Week 3  
Week 4  
Week 5

 

Task 1: Culotte Project

Week 6 Introduction to communicating design concepts
Research inspiration, trends, colour combinations, fabric, trims, style features and commercial considerations.
Develop ideas through experimentation with tools, techniques, and elements and principles of design  

Finalise design concepts  


Create a Communications Board to communicate ideas to your chosen target market

 
Week 7  
Week 8

 

Task  2: Knowledge Quiz

Week 9  
Week 10  
Week 11  
Week 12  
Week 13  
Week 14  
Week 15  
Week 16-17

Task 3: Make 3 Products

 

Week 18 Feedback/Teacher Consultation

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through: 

The learning Lab
https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support
Develop English language skills
https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/improve-your-english


Overview of Assessment

The assessments for this unit are based on the garment construction projects of Design and Culotte and involve conducting research to ascertain the most efficient (cost) means of production. 


Assessment Tasks

Assignments 1

AT1 - Culotte Project

Assessments 2

AT2 - Knowledge Quiz

Assignments 3

AT 3 - Design Project


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. This matrix is available on request from your teacher. 

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students 

Attendance: 
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises 

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully. 

Assessment Feedback:  
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects. 

Student Progress: 
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress 
 
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time): 
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/adjustments-to-assessment 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism: 
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/academic-integrity 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning: 
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences. 

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now requires to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained. 

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit 

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