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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work
   • Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including location, type of installation, tolerances, process, finish and quality
   • Installation location and sequence are planned
   • Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process
   • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
   • Hardware, fittings and attachments are collected
   • Tools and equipment suitable for installation are identified and checked for safe and effective operation
   • Fixing and joining devices are selected in line with work instructions and types of materials
   • Required installation aids are selected and checked for suitability for purpose
2. Complete installation
   • Site is prepared for installation
   • Furnishing products are prepared to site requirements
   • Hand and/or power tools and equipment are used in accordance with workplace requirements, including use of personal protective equipment
   • Fixing methods are undertaken according to site conditions
   • Installed furniture product is checked for compliance with specification
   • Tops and/or appliances are installed in accordance with plans and specifications
   • Hardware and decorative accessories are installed
   • Work is checked against required quality standards
3. Finalise operation and maintain equipment
   • Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode
   • Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
   • Unused hardware is collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures
   • Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Furnishing products for installation include:	kitchen cabinets bathroom cabinets wall units desks counters wardrobes dressing tables entertainment units laundry cabinets
Appliances to be installed include:	ovens range hoods sinks basins cooktops refrigerators
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code, and local safe operating procedures work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving in the installation of furnishing products competency may be demonstrated on worksites of enterprises involved in the installation of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets
Tools and equipment include:	measuring tapes or rulers hammers mallets squares bevels chisels levels plumb lobs planes hand saws power saws power planers cordless drills power drills screwdrivers explosive fixing gun clamps supporting devices screwdrivers
Materials include:	timber manufactured board laminates granite marble stainless steel adhesives screws nails masonry anchors dowels cavity wall fixing
Product checking is to cover:	level plumb twirl alignment of doors and/or drawers
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures include:	workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, tools, equipment or products

maintain required production output and product quality

Install four (4) different and significant furnishing products, including at least:

one (1) floor mounted

one (1) wall mounted

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

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Knowledge Evidence

Interpretation of plan representation of furniture design

Preparation of drawings/set-outs

Work flow in relation to furniture production

Identification of hand and/or power tools, materials, equipment, processes and procedures

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