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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Access the site
  2. Identify construction features that impact on cabinet installation
  3. Identify installation requirements of appliances
  4. Determine implications for layout or design
  5. Document installation requirements

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 by on-site cabinet installers to determine any modifications required to cabinets, design or positioning before installation is conducted

cabinets include custom-made or mass manufactured and include complete components, such as doors, shelves and drawers

Site assessment includes:

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

determining material use, including use of asbestos

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

Wall construction includes:

solid masonry

stud frame

load bearing members

non-load bearing members

bracing

squareness

level

skirting boards

Flooring construction includes:

concrete slab

timber

steel

under floor access

squareness

levels

skirting boards

Other structural features include:

beams

columns

structural damage

finish

ledges

Features of electrical service include:

position and number of power outlets

adequacy of supply

data and communications cabling

location near other services

Other services include:

gas

data

communications

plumbing

air extraction

conditioning

vents

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

manufacturers specifications and operational procedures

measurements

quotes

specifications

design adjustments

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

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

Conduct a site assessment and identify all issues that will impact on the installation of cabinets and appliances including floor and wall construction and other structural elements of the site and availability and location of required services

Identify limitations of cabinet construction and implications for design, including compliance issues for work and levelling required

Complete detailed documentation to inform installation, including site conditions, sequence of component installation and quality standards that apply

Apply quality standards, Australian Standards and resource information appropriate to cabinet construction and installation on site, including accessing and apply appropriate requirements set out in the Building Code of Australia (BCA)

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

Knowledge Evidence

Roles of trades in the kitchen and bathroom industry

Planning processes

Processes used for the construction of cabinets

Features of cabinets and components used in kitchen and bathroom projects

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for assessing a site

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for assessing a site

The role of Australian Standards and the BCA

Characteristics of materials, products and defects

Procedures for documenting workplace records and information

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution techniques

Basic building and architectural terminology

Common structural and non-structural components of a residential building

Materials and methods involved in interior refurbishment

Local regulations/councils

Construction techniques/technologies

Statutory planning regulations affecting kitchens and bathrooms