Assignment title: Information
LA018091 Assessment 2 - Unit code CPCCBA4004A, Edition number Ed 2 & 3 1
© New South Wales Technical and Further Education Commission, 2014 (TAFE NSW – WSI), Archive version 2, August 2014
CPCCBC4004A: Assessment 2
What you have to do
Refer to project 1.
When estimating, quantities are measured in different units often depending on how it is
purchased. The common units of measure used are:
m = metres
m2 = square metres
m3 = cubic metres
No = number
t = tonnes
Item = an allowance of $ generally not involving a measured quantity and rate
Note: Generally measure lengths areas & volumes to 2 decimal places, and roundup final
quantities to next whole number. With weight measure and calculate to 2 decimal places but
don't roundup.
For this assessment component you are required to take off quantities of materials from the
plans detailing the cottage in Project 1. The quantities are to be recorded on P10 paper as
shown below:
Item Particulars Unit Quantity Rate $ C
1 90x45 F7 Radiata pine framing m 33
6/5.4 32.4
Note: you are describing, measuring and recording the quantities needed to complete the
construction including wastage. This is also known by estimators as bill measure and
extend. You do not have to price the quantities in this assessment.2 LA018091 Assessment 2 - Unit code CPCCBA4004A, Edition number Ed 2 & 3
© New South Wales Technical and Further Education Commission, 2014 (TAFE NSW – WSI), Archive version 2, August 2014
Task
From the plans in Project 1, take off and extend the following quantities of materials/tasks:
1. Bored excavation for 300mm diameter piers. (Hint: measure in lineal metres and
refer to structural detail. To determine piers number, locate one at every corner/beam
intersection, then space between these at 1800 max.)
2. Bulk excavation to prepare site generally (but not the excavation for slab beams
which is known as 'detailed excavation') Measure in m3 un-bulked. Allow to excavate
1m beyond the house walls for working space. Determine and state whether any
excavated material will be required to be used as 'fill' and state the amount if fill
needed.
3. N25 concrete to the slab on ground (including piers, beams, patio slab and pad
footings; but excluding piers as these are typically bored and pored immediately after
bulk earthworks)
4. SL72 reinforcing mesh to ground slabs. Measure the mesh twice:
a) Nett measure in m2 – (when costed, the $ rate per m2 will include an amount
for wastage)
b) The number of sheets required to complete the slab. Note: reinforcing mesh
is sold in 6.0m x 2.4m sheets. 2 bar overlaps are typically required resulting in
an effective cover of 5.8m x 2.2m with 400mm lap.
5. The lengths of SL12TM required to complete the construction of the slab on ground.
Note: trench mesh comes in 6m lengths. Measure in meters.
6. The structural steel in tonnes. Measure to 2 decimal places.
7. The plasterboard required to complete the lining of first floor rooms excluding the wet
areas. Measure walls only. Measure the plasterboard twice:
a) Nett measure in m2. The rate per m2 will include a wastage factor.
b) The number of sheets of plasterboard required to complete the lining of the
rooms. Sheet sizes vary – use 1200mm wide sheets x standard lengths, with
a horizontal layout.
8. 66 x 18mm finished DAR primed pine skirting to the first floor rooms. (Hint: measure
the skirting considering lengths available to purchase.)
9. Ceramic floor tiles to the following ground floor rooms:
• Family room
• Meals room
• Kitchen – allow tile to go under the cupboards
• Foyer/stair area
(Hint: smaller tiles have a lower wastage factor than larger tiles. For this exercise
allow 10% wastage on the nett floor area.)
Checklist
I have:
Completed ALL questions in this assessment task
Included my name, student number, unit number, assessment number
Reviewed and spell checked my document
Saved a copy of the assessment on my own computer.