| 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. |
Unit context includes: | WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures, Liveable and Accessible Housing Design guidelines, and organisation insurance requirements work requires individual to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving, plus self-management and learning skills |
Scope of brief includes: | aimsobjectivesmilestones for the projectorganisational or personal profiles target audience budget timelineconsultation requirementscolour requirementsimage requirements function |
Clients include: | suppliersmanufacturersprivate clientscolleaguesretailers the public |
Parameters include: | scope of briefapproval to make changes (legislative and planning) effect or feel trying to be achieved functionality (short and long term) budget restrictions established timelines |
Tools include: | measuring devicescamerascolour charts note taking equipment |
Wall construction includes: | solid masonrystud frameload bearingnon-load bearing bracing |
Flooring construction includes: | concrete slabtimbersteel under floor access |
Roof construction includes: | rafter and truss construction sheetedsuspended underside of floor of level above |
Other structures include: | beamslintels columns |
Materials used in interior walls include: | timber (softwood and hardwood) concrete block brickconcreteaerated concrete plasterboard fibrous cement products manufactured timber products metal acrylic sheeting laminate sheeting |
Materials used in flooring include: | concrete timbermanufactured timber productshard floor finishes, including ceramic tiles and floating floor systems) soft floor coverings |
Other materials include: | building products of all types used for the manufacture of:beamscolumnswindowsdoors railings finishing trims manufactured from: solid timber (native and imported) manufactured timber products plasticmetalalloysstone glassfibreglassfoam cardboardpaper products any other manipulable substance |
Properties include: | principles of structural systems terminologymodification capability compressiontension shearbendingtwistingwind forcesdurability level of fire retardancy fibre make up compositionmaterial use finishesqualityenvironmental sustainability ergonomics flammability maintenance requirements wear and tear construction methods |
Features of electrical service include: | approximate age of electrical distribution board number of circuits safety switchescircuit breakers signs of rewiring position and number of power outlets position and number of lights data and communications cabling |
Other services include: | gasdatacommunicationsair extraction air conditioning |
Specialist professionals include: | engineersplumberselectricianscommunications consultants licensed builders architects |
Longevity and restorability include: | an analysis of how long the material is expected to maintain its structure and colour, while maintaining quality of aesthetic value and how readily the material can be repaired or replaced |
Environmental considerations include: | design sustainability how the use of raw materials affects the ecology and environment and how its continued use will affect the area it has been sourced fromenergy consumption in achieving the materialgreenhouse gases createdwaste levelsresource utilisation and transport effectswhat impact will be felt by reducing or stopping material from the source |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures include: | work instructions, including plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures |