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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify work requirements
   • Read work documentation and identify installation requirements
   • Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
   • Determine required installation methods and materials, and estimate quantities
   • Plan a logical work sequence suited to the job and workplace procedures
2. Prepare for installation
   • Select and check tools and equipment for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use
   • Select and check components and materials against specifications
   • Measure and prepare components and materials using required tools in accordance with specifications
3. Identify site conditions and constraints
   • Consult customer and obtain permission prior to site inspection
   • Identify site safety hazards and take corrective action to reduce injury to self and others
   • Identify other on-site characteristics for their impact on the installation process
   • Take accurate measurements and confirm against job specification
   • Protect existing fixtures and fittings through the application of suitable coverings
4. Install products
   • Prepare installation location to receive product in accordance with specific job requirements
   • Move product into place in accordance with safety requirements
   • Prepare product for installation and make adjustments to ensure correct fit
   • Fix product using the selected method and in accordance with Australian and industry standards
   • Use solvents and sealants in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and Australian Standards
   • Remove excess sealing material and clean product after fixing
   • Inspect completed installation against specifications and quality requirements, and rectify any defects
5. Complete work
   • Obtain and document customer approval of the completed installation in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Remove scraps and off-cuts for disposal or recycling in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Clean work area and safely dispose of rubbish
   • Remove tools, equipment and unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Accurately complete required workplace documentation