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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine design requirements
  2. Develop design options
  3. Develop design proposal

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 by cabinetmakers and designers who provide designs for custom built cabinets for installation in residential situations

Client requirements include:

location and fit

measurements and dimensions

purpose

materials and finishes

structural features

budget

timing

Ancillary cabinetry includes:

built-in entertainment units

built-in cupboards

shelving

external kitchen components

bathroom cabinets

Design parameters include:

quality finish

relationship with other features of the room

structural and functional requirements and limitations

colour, style and tone

Drawings include:

computer-aided drawings

manual drawings

sketches

Options include:

materials

structural features

options to reduce costs

variety of ways to achieve client requirements

Structural features include:

doors, shelving, drawers and rails

openings

legs, plinths and kickboards

Components include:

handles, knobs and drawers

hinges and runners

Construction and installation requirements include:

use of screws, fixtures and patented devices

use of adhesives, clips and fasteners

use of sealants

material requirements

manufacturing processes

on-site production requirements

special production requirements, such as use of specialised equipment

removal of furnishings

waste removal

Design documentation includes:

drawings

specifications

construction information

timelines

product codes and specifications

delivery details

special conditions

measurements and dimensions

Performance Evidence

Liaise with client to establish design requirements for ancillary residential cabinetry

Inspect the installation site to take measurements, identify available services and structural features and develop cabinetry design options to discuss with the client

Calculate trade and associated labour costs such as plant/equipment and overheads for completing the design brief work to specifications

Produce and present to the client a quote that documents cabinetry fabrication, installation and design costs in a manner that informs the client of their choices and the details of the inclusions

Confirm client choices for the cabinetry and complete design documentation, including drawings, costing and specifications for client approval

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