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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine required adjustment techniques
  2. Make adjustments
  3. Confirm accurate fit

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 installers of cabinets in residential situations and is based on measurements taken at the site of installation

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

Problem-solving skills include:

re-examining plans and drawings

comparing measurements

determining root cause

applying product knowledge to situation

discussing issue with colleagues

comparing alternative techniques

assessing pros and cons of options

applying principles of construction to situation

identifying associated hazards

Adjustments include:

planing

sanding

drilling

screwing

aligning

gluing

fixing

Workplace documentation includes:

design drawings and plans

order forms

quality documentation

job forms

specifications

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

Take and record accurate measurements of installed cabinets and apply appropriate problem-solving techniques to determine the necessary adjustment required for on site cabinetry

Complete operations to adjust cabinets using hand and power tools safely and efficiently using identified techniques that do not damage the cabinetry or site structure

Conduct quality checks on adjusted cabinets to ensure they meet specifications

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