The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Conduct a site assessment and identify all issues that will impact on the installation of cabinets

Identify limitations of cabinet construction and implications for design

Identify compliance issues for work

Complete detailed documentation to inform installation

Take accurate measurements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

tools required for site assessment

plans, drawings and manuals relating to project

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Required skills

Language and literacy to the level of interpreting workplace documents, user manuals and required technical information

Numeracy skills to the level of conducting accurate measurements and estimating quantities

Using and applying workplace terminology

Sequencing information

Assessing quality standards

Levelling

Observation

Accessing and applying the Building Code of Australia

Ability to resource information appropriate to cabinet construction

Documentation skills

Applying safety procedures

Required knowledge

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 OHS 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 Building Code of Australia

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

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 etc

Construction techniques/ technologies

Statutory planning regulations affecting kitchens and bathrooms

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Site assessment

Site assessment may include:

assessing structural aspects including flooring, walls, ceiling, roof construction, other structural features, windows, doors etc 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

Wall construction may include:

solid masonry

stud frame

load bearing members

non-load bearing members

bracing

squareness

level

skirting boards

Flooring construction

Flooring construction may include:

concrete slab

timber

steel

under floor access

squareness

levels

skirting boards

Other structural features

Other structural features may include:

beams

columns

structural damage

finish

ledges

Features of electrical service

Features of electrical service may include:

position and number of power outlets

adequacy of supply

data and communications cabling

location near other services

Other services

Other services may include:

gas, data, communications, plumbing, air extraction and conditioning and vents

Information

Information may include:

measurements

quotes

specifications

design adjustments