Accurately estimate work hours

Assess the necessary work hours, equipment, and skills required to successfully complete a task.;

accurately estimate labour hours
accurately estimate man hours
estimate required human resources to complete a task
predict work hours required to successfully complete a task
assess work hours required to successfully complete a task
estimate labour hours accurately
estimate man hours accurately
assess human resources required to successfully complete a task
estimate work hours accurately
make an estimate of work hours required to successfully complete a task

skill/competence

cross-sector

Accurately estimate work hours is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Road transport maintenance scheduler: Road transport maintenance schedulers are responsible for the effective execution of all maintenance work control processes of vehicles for urban transport, and for the efficient and effective use of planning and scheduling all resources to conduct maintenance activities.

Accurately estimate work hours is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Manufacturing cost estimator: Manufacturing cost estimators collect and analyse data to evaluate the money, materials, labour and time required for manufacturing processes. They conduct analyses to identify (alternative) cost effective technical designs and production processes. They develop and use methods and tools for cost planning, controlling and analysis. They also perform quantitative and qualitative risk analyses and report on the development of costs.
Marine upholsterer: Marine upholsterers manufacture, assemble and repair interior components for all types of boats. They use power tools, hand tools and shop equipment to prepare and fasten materials and apply finishes. They also inspect incoming materials and prepare the boat interior for new components.
Resource manager: Resource managers manage resources for all potential and assigned projects. They liaise with the different departments to see that all various resources are met, in a timely manner, and communicate any resourcing issues that may impact scheduled deadlines.
Supply chain manager: Supply chain managers plan, manage and coordinate all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of supplies needed to run manufacturing operations from the acquisition of raw materials to the distribution of finished products. The supplies can be raw materials or finished products, and it can be for internal or external use. Moreover, they plan and commission all the activities needed to be performed in manufacturing plants and adjust operations to changing levels of demand for a company’s products.

References

1. Accurately estimate work hours – ESCO