Application
This unit of competency covers preparing a site and confirming completeness of cabinets and components required for installation. It requires checking of job information and identifying quality issues.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 | Follow work health and safety (WHS) procedures for on-site work | 1.1 | WHS responsibilities for on-site work are identified |
1.2 | All legislative requirements are adhered to in work activity | ||
1.3 | Personal protective equipment is used according to workplace practices | ||
2 | Prepare workplace | 2.1 | Installation plan is checked to identify requirements relevant to own work |
2.2 | Tools and equipment required for installation are located and checked for operational readiness | ||
2.3 | Area is cleared and prepared for operations | ||
2.4 | Power source is identified and accessed for power tools | ||
3 | Confirm cabinet readiness for assembly and installation | 3.1 | Cabinet components are identified and checked against delivery documentation and installation plan to confirm completeness |
3.2 | Cabinet components are transported from delivery vehicle to site in a manner that prevents injury to self and others or damage to cabinets | ||
3.3 | Cabinets and components are assessed for quality | ||
Evidence of Performance
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
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
Prepare the installation site for cabinet installation and use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and calculate areas for cabinetry
Assemble all necessary tools, equipment and cabinetry components for the installation
Conduct quality checks on components prior to installation and report readiness of the site for the installation work
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
Evidence of Knowledge
Safe work practices
Documentation procedures
Quality checking procedures
Symbols and terminology on plans and drawings
Features of cabinets and components
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 materials, equipment and specifications relevant to cabinet installation.
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: | 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 work is conducted to assist in the installation of cabinets in new or renovated kitchens and bathrooms cabinets include flat pack pre-cut cabinets, made to measure manufactured board, or solid timber cabinets within a kitchen, bathroom or other domestic environment |
Installation plans include: | drawings and specifications component lists cabinet layout and design information installation instructions |
Tools and equipment include: | screws, nails, bolts and wall plugs cabinets components glues and finishes hand and power tools measuring devices |
Cabinet components include: | hinges, runners and latches locks handles drawer runners and slides legs, plinths and kickboards door and drawer systems cabinet sections |
Quality assessment of components includes: | checks for completeness scratches chips and markings colour and texture variations |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures include: | 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
Kitchens and Bathrooms