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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Follow work health and safety (WHS) procedures for on-site work
  2. Prepare workplace
  3. Confirm cabinet readiness for assembly and installation

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.

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 and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individual to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

work is conducted to assist in the installation of cabinets in new or renovated kitchens and bathrooms

cabinets include flat pack pre-cut cabinets, made to measure manufactured board, or solid timber cabinets within a kitchen, bathroom or other domestic environment

Installation plans include:

drawings and specifications

component lists

cabinet layout and design information

installation instructions

Tools and equipment include:

screws, nails, bolts and wall plugs

cabinets

components

glues and finishes

hand and power tools

measuring devices

Cabinet components include:

hinges, runners and latches

locks

handles

drawer runners and slides

legs, plinths and kickboards

door and drawer systems

cabinet sections

Quality assessment of components includes:

checks for completeness

scratches

chips and markings

colour and texture variations

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

Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Prepare the installation site for cabinet installation and use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and calculate areas for cabinetry

Assemble all necessary tools, equipment and cabinetry components for the installation

Conduct quality checks on components prior to installation and report readiness of the site for the installation work

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

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

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