Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

LMFKB4004A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Determine spatial planning considerations for bathroom design

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency LMFKB4004A - Determine spatial planning considerations for bathroom design
Description This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to examine space requirements and usage patterns for bathrooms and determine planning considerations for designs.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency applies to work conducted by bathroom designers in the analysis of design requirements. It includes analysis of services, regulatory requirements, storage requirements and applications to determine implications for bathroom design.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine bathroom usage and traffic flow patterns
  • Key use zones for bathrooms are identified and prime activities and associated appliances, fixtures and fittings determined
  • Traffic flow patterns and considerations for space are identified
       
Element: Examine layout options
  • Location of services is identified and implications for relocation determined
  • Range of layout options and traffic flow implications are examined
  • Suitability of layout options for space is analysed and limitations and benefits determined
       
Element: Determine storage options
  • Storage requirements of bathrooms are identified
  • Storage options are examined for suitability to bathroom spaces and implications for design determined
  • Dimensions and space requirements of standard storage options are identified for design
       
Element: Assess bathroom ergonomic considerations
  • Basic principles of ergonomics are examined and used to determine space planning implications
  • Requirements for working height are identified
  • Manual handling considerations for design are identified
  • Storage principles are considered to determine implications for design
  • Special considerations for children, older people and/or disabled people are taken into account where applicable
       
Element: Examine requirements for bathroom appliances, fixtures and fittings
  • Key appliances, fixtures and fittings used in bathrooms are identified and standard dimensions, clearances and required services determined
  • Manufacturer guidelines and statutory regulations regarding the placement and installation of appliances, fixtures and fittings are identified and implications for design examined
  • Space implications for appliances, fixtures and fittings are analysed and implications for design determined
       
Element: Determine planning considerations for services
  • Regulations regarding the location of power outlets and lighting, and electrical work undertaken are identified
  • Regulations regarding the location of plumbing outlets and plumbing work undertaken are identified
  • Regulations regarding the location of gas outlets and gas plumbing work undertaken are identified
  • Implications of service requirements on bathroom design are determined
  • Lighting sources are examined and requirements for bathroom design determined
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

Access and interpret bathroom design information

Determine limitations and benefits of different spatial planning options used in bathroom design

Identify ergonomic considerations for bathroom designs

Identify regulatory considerations for bathroom designs

Determine the implications of appliances, fixtures, fittings, storage options and usage patterns on bathroom designs

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

work related information resources

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Accessing and interpreting workplace information

Applying safety procedures

Research skills

Assessing implications

Translating information to space planning

Required knowledge

Features of bathroom components

State or territory occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to bathroom and laundry designs

Characteristics of storage, appliance, fittings and fixtures, lighting and service options

Information resources

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.

Key use zones for bathrooms

Key use zones for bathrooms may include:

cleaning

showering

bathing

washing

drying

ironing

toiletry

dressing

laundry

storage

Considerations

Considerations may include:

floor clearances

traffic clearances

space requirements for reaching, bending and crouching

additional space requirements for areas such as dressing areas, make up areas and ironing

Range of layout options

Range of layout options relates to:

placement of showers, baths, spas, shower screens, toilets, bidets, basins, vanities and washing areas

Storage requirements

Storage requirements may include:

linen

cleaning materials

make up and personal items

jewellery

toiletries

Storage options

Storage options may include:

cupboards and drawers

wire shelving

baskets

mobile storage unit

railing

shelves

pantry

swing out cupboards

extension worktops

base cupboards

overhead cupboards

fold out ironing boards

Basic principles of ergonomics

Basic principles of ergonomics may include

clearance - minimum spatial tolerances for access

reach - maximum spatial tolerances

Storage principles

Storage principles may include:

importance of items

frequency of use

function

sequence of use

Key appliances, fixtures and fittings

Key appliances, fixtures and fittings may include:

shower, shower screen and shower head

toilet and bidet

bath and spa

washing basket

washing machine, dryer and iron

vanities, taps and sinks

cabinets

towel racks

Lighting sources

Lighting sources may include:

incandescent

fluorescent

halogen or dichroic

natural light

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Key use zones for bathrooms are identified and prime activities and associated appliances, fixtures and fittings determined 
Traffic flow patterns and considerations for space are identified 
Location of services is identified and implications for relocation determined 
Range of layout options and traffic flow implications are examined 
Suitability of layout options for space is analysed and limitations and benefits determined 
Storage requirements of bathrooms are identified 
Storage options are examined for suitability to bathroom spaces and implications for design determined 
Dimensions and space requirements of standard storage options are identified for design 
Basic principles of ergonomics are examined and used to determine space planning implications 
Requirements for working height are identified 
Manual handling considerations for design are identified 
Storage principles are considered to determine implications for design 
Special considerations for children, older people and/or disabled people are taken into account where applicable 
Key appliances, fixtures and fittings used in bathrooms are identified and standard dimensions, clearances and required services determined 
Manufacturer guidelines and statutory regulations regarding the placement and installation of appliances, fixtures and fittings are identified and implications for design examined 
Space implications for appliances, fixtures and fittings are analysed and implications for design determined 
Regulations regarding the location of power outlets and lighting, and electrical work undertaken are identified 
Regulations regarding the location of plumbing outlets and plumbing work undertaken are identified 
Regulations regarding the location of gas outlets and gas plumbing work undertaken are identified 
Implications of service requirements on bathroom design are determined 
Lighting sources are examined and requirements for bathroom design determined 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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