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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Confirm and analyse the laundry design requirements
  2. Examine layout options
  3. Select and specify laundry layout

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 to residential laundry design and may include the positioning of services and appliances and desired locations for plumbing and electrical outlets

Key requirements include:

functional requirements

colour, style and form preferences

inclusions

budget

timelines

desired effects

materials, component and finishes

quality

specific conditions

Project parameters include:

upper and lower budget limits

range of options

specific conditions

scope of brief

approval to make changes

design effect required by client

functionality (short and long term)

established timelines

Site analysis includes:

identifying current laundry features and services

measuring laundry dimensions and features

identifying structural conditions and features of current laundry layout or which require building or engineering advice in a new laundry design

observing general house style

observing current inclusions and appliances

Spatial considerations include:

location and capacity of services

requirements of laundry appliances

usage and traffic flows typical to a laundry

laundry storage requirements

specific ergonomic or access requirements

Components include:

washing machine, dryer, ironing facilities, laundry sink and hanging facilities

storage areas, cabinets and shelving

tiling, fixtures and fittings

shower, shower screen, toilet and basin

Access issues include:

access for wheelchair and walking support devices

railing and supports

ergonomics required for specific disability, aging, and/or health issues

Documentation includes:

product information

client information

sketches and drawings (elevations, sections, plans and perspectives)

photos

brochures

computer-aided design (CAD) presentations

Specifications include:

measurements and dimensions

fixtures and fittings

product codes

materials

components

appliances

Performance Evidence

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

Liaise with client to determine required laundry features and requirements and access and interpret laundry design and component information to determine limitations and benefits of different spatial planning options and layout

Identify and apply ergonomic and regulatory considerations for laundry designs, including appliance use and location, storage options use patterns and installation requirements to determine suitable layout

Identify the range of services needed for a laundry design and relevant regulations and construction that impact on the design process and apply spatial considerations to develop a laundry layout to meet client brief

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, estimate material requirements and cost a laundry design, including drawings and specifications for client consideration and approval

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