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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

This field allows for 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.

PPE includes one (1) or more of the following:

safety glasses

face and head protection

protective footwear

protective clothing

respiratory protection

ear protection

gloves

Kitchen materials include four (4) or more of the following:

moisture resistant particleboard

plywood

high pressure laminate

low pressure laminate

vinyl/foil wrap

resin-based solid surfaces

solid stone

reconstituted stone

timber

timber veneer

paint

glass

stainless steel

tiles

Bathroom materials include two (2) or more of the following:

tiles

wood

glass

ceramics

stone

Benchtop materials include four (4) or more of the following:

stone – granite and marble

engineered stone

timber

solid surface

laminates

Door materials include one (1) or more of the following:

medium density fibre board (MDF)

particleboard

timber

Door finishes include three (3) or more of the following:

wood veneers

laminates

paint

melamine

stainless steel

vinyl

Splashback materials include four (4) or more of the following:

tiles

glass

stainless steel

natural stone

terrazzo

laminate sheeting

pressed metal

acrylic sheeting

Feet for base cabinets include two (2) or more of the following:

saddle and insert feet

self-adhesive, screw on feet and buffers

tiltserts, buffers and glides

machinery feet

hexagonal and rubber feet

adjustable feet

plinth fabricated

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:

following work instructions, procedures and safe work practices

identifying and interpreting client brief, project sheets, specifications, drawings and other relevant information in identifying materials suitable for kitchen or bathroom construction

using manufacturer catalogues and computer operations for internet access and searches

identifying and reporting on a range of materials used in kitchen or bathroom construction, including:

a range of materials used in cabinet construction

a minimum of at least four (4) types of materials used in kitchen construction or a minimum of at least two (2) types of materials used in bathroom construction

a minimum of at least four (4) types of material used in benchtop construction

a minimum of at least four (4) types of material used in door production - (one (1) door material and three (3) finishes)

a minimum of at least four (4) types of material used to create splashbacks

a minimum of two (2) bases/feet for base cabinets

benefits and constraints of each selection, including cost

handling and care requirements of materials selected

developing a proposal to put forward a range of materials to construct an inexpensive bathroom cabinet fit-out or a ‘high end’ kitchen

explaining the reasons for selection of material put forward to client based on appropriateness, range and cost

communicating and working effectively and safely with others

maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of PPE

information resources

research techniques

features of a range of kitchen and bathroom materials

precautions to be observed when handling materials

types of finishes available for cabinet doors

types of bases/feet for base cabinets and their appropriateness

benefits and constraints to be considered when selecting materials and bases/feet, including the following:

benefits:

aesthetic qualities

longevity

durability

restorability

constraints:

cost

suitability

reasons for selection and what constitutes a ‘high end’ kitchen

client brief proposals

recording and reporting procedures.