Application
This unit of competency covers coordinating tradespersons who provide services involved in the installation, refurbishment, restoration or repair of furnishing products, primarily in a kitchen, bathroom or laundry setting.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking kitchen and bathroom work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Plan the coordination of trade services involved in the project | 1.1 | Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity |
1.2 | Load bearing walls are located | ||
1.3 | Worksite is inspected for compliance with contract documentation, including confirmation that all work can be undertaken as a non-structural improvement | ||
1.4 | Additional information or revised drawings are sourced where necessary | ||
1.5 | Tradespersons are identified for the required installing services | ||
1.6 | Timeframes for carrying out the work are developed | ||
2 | Coordinate and inspect trade service outcomes | 2.1 | Appropriate trade services are coordinated in accordance with relevant timeframes |
2.2 | The impact of any variations are assessed and timeframes are varied as necessary | ||
2.3 | Trade works are progressively checked to ensure compliance with contract documentation | ||
2.4 | Satisfactory performance of trade services carried out by trade provider is monitored | ||
2.5 | The rectification of identified faults is organised and coordinated | ||
2.6 | The restoration of the site is coordinated to ensure compliance with contractual and industry standards | ||
3 | Verify trade work compliance with contract requirements | 3.1 | Final trade work is inspected, assessed and accepted or rejected |
3.2 | Payments for accepted trade services are authorised |
Evidence of Performance
Collect, organise and understand information related to multi-trade work instructions and work orders, building and structural plans and safety procedures
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
Coordinate a site involving at least three (3) tradespeople on three (3) separate occasions
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
Use workplace technology related to the coordination, including communication equipment, time and management aids and other measuring devices
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
Evidence of Knowledge
Tasks, functions, responsibilities and regulatory requirements for tradespeople involved in water supply and drainage, supply of power and lighting, ceiling and wall linings, tiling and waterproofing, flooring and painting
Relevant building codes, regulations and codes of practice
Plan interpretation techniques and standards
Workplace coordination and communication techniques
Conflict resolution techniques
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must:
hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors
have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Access is required to work instructions, plans, work orders, associated and supporting tradespeople, industry and other standards, communication equipment and work areas.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
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 individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving |
Furnishing installation processes include: | cabinets and the full range of products required in the installation refurbishment, restoration or repair of furnishing, particularly in kitchens, bathrooms or laundries |
Coordinated tradespersons include: | those who, by regulation and competency, have the authority to work on: water supply fixtures and fittings drainage natural and artificial lighting power sources ceiling and wall linings waterproofing and sealants ceramic tiling interior painting floor/finish coverings |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures include: | contractual documents and explanatory notes building codes, Australian Standards and CSIRO Notes on the Science of Building 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 |
Sectors
Furnishing Technology