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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify key stages of a kitchen and bathroom renovation project
  2. Identify key stages of a new kitchen and bathroom project
  3. Identify the services to be provided by other personnel and companies for kitchen and bathroom projects
  4. Examine quality elements for kitchen and bathroom projects

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:

work health and safety (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 situations are where a person must have the skill and knowledge to properly identify the stages and processes used in installing or renovating kitchen and bathrooms. Examples would be tradespeople engaged in kitchen and bathroom work, sales advisers and designers who advise clients in kitchen and bathroom projects

Processes engaged in a site assessment include:

assessing structural aspects, including flooring, walls, ceiling, roof construction, other structural features, windows and doors, which may impact on design or installation work

identifying architectural styles or features

determining material use, including use of asbestos

gaining access

services, such as ventilation, plumbing, drainage, power and lighting

waterproofing

demolition requirements

assessing building information, plans, drawings and materials data

assessing levels and squareness of walls and floors

conducting measurements

Design brief includes:

client needs and objectives

client aims and objectives, and criteria for evaluation

milestones

functional requirements

budget

timeline

consultation requirements

colour requirements

Project plan requirements include:

sequence of operations

budget

timelines

allocation and delivery of resources

contingencies

Tradespeople in kitchen projects include:

plumbers

tilers

cabinetmakers

flooring specialists

builders

electricians

Tradespeople in bathroom projects include:

builders

plumbers

tilers

waterproofing specialists

glaziers

electricians

Other services include:

designers

architects

material and component suppliers

contractors

colour consultants

stone workers

Key information resources include:

trade magazines

brochures

building organisations

design organisations

internet

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

Manufacturing processes include:

hand manufacture

computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining

mass production

solid wood production

flat panel construction

custom design

importation

Finish quality includes:

materials

design

costs

new technologies

components

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Performance Evidence

Interpret new and renovation kitchen and bathroom project design project briefs, including establishing the correct sequence of manufacture and installation operations

Determine the processes involved in kitchen and bathroom renovation or new manufacture and installation, including the services required from relevant key trades in the kitchen and bathroom industry

Determine quality cabinet and other component requirements to meet project design brief outcomes and establish sources of suitable components and services to undertake the work

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

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