Course

50-413-793 Estimating for ABC Construction Electricians
Course Information
Description
Estimating for electrical contractors is an organized and methodical approach with specific steps and requirements.  If used correctly, it provides many benefits to the electrician and industry.  In this course, apprentices will learn the concepts behind making accurate estimates for various jobs, and build skills using methods for arriving at correct estimates which can be used for bidding work.  Learn about job costs, material costs, and how to figure these into bids and pricing your projects.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Summarize the purpose, need and benefits of electrical estimating
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Electrical Contractor Estimating Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  2. Outline the process and method for estimating electrical work
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Electrical Contractor Estimating Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  3. Estimate labor units required for given tasks
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Case Study
    Criteria
    case study response demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant aspects of the case
    case study response outlines in detail the decision selected by the learner
    case study response includes an explanation of why the decision was selected
    case study response is supported by relevant evidence
    case study response is well organized
    case study response evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  4. Applying trade concepts and work process to accurate estimating
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Electrical Contractor Estimating Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  5. Compute break-even costs
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Case Study
    Criteria
    case study response demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant aspects of the case
    case study response outlines in detail the decision selected by the learner
    case study response includes an explanation of why the decision was selected
    case study response is supported by relevant evidence
    case study response is well organized
    case study response evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  6. Describe the bidding process
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Electrical Contractor Estimating Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  7. Calculate unit pricing
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Case Study
    Criteria
    case study response demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant aspects of the case
    case study response outlines in detail the decision selected by the learner
    case study response includes an explanation of why the decision was selected
    case study response is supported by relevant evidence
    case study response is well organized
    case study response evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  8. Examine software based estimating resources
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Electrical Contractor Estimating Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable