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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. |
Products | may include but not be limited to furniture, soft furnishings, floor treatments, curtain treatments, built-in cabinetry or fittings, light fittings, lamps, picture framing, tapware, laundry fittings, bathroom fittings, toilet fittings and kitchen fittings may also include but not be limited to finishes such as paints, waxes, lacquers, stains, pigments, oils, plastic coatings, veneers, ceramics, stone, glass, textiles and other textures |
Research | may include but not be limited to computer internet research, viewing swatches, studying the Pantone Matching System (PMS), journals (directions magazines), design shows, retail and wholesale outlets and trade fairs |
Performance and characteristics | may include but not be limited to assessment of products to determine if they meet the requirements of the intended end use application and how well they do it, and the durability and composition of the product |
Quality | may include but not be limited to an inspection system for ensuring that pre-determined quality standards are being met, highlighting non-conformances requiring intervention |
Compliance | may include but not be limited to ensuring that the product meets with Australian Standards or ISO 9000 series quality standards and state and territory manufacturing specifications (where applicable) |
Environmental issues | may include but not be limited to how the use of raw materials effects the ecology and environment and how its continued use will effect the area it has been sourced from, similarly what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping material from the source |
Sustainability | may include but not be limited to life of the product, durability, maintenance and repair issues and what protective elements it may possess |
Materials | may include but not be limited to solid timber (native and imported), manufactured timber products, plastic, metal, alloys, stones, glass, textiles, fibreglass, foam, cardboard, paper products or any other manipulable substance |
Sources | may include but not be limited to suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers and designers |
Costs | may include but not be limited to the cost of products and materials together with the cost of obtaining them either locally, interstate or overseas |
Space | may include but not be limited to commercial or domestic spaces, rooms such as bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, living spaces, multi-purpose rooms, storage rooms, studies, offices, garages, rumpus rooms, media rooms, toilets, pantries, entertainment areas, halls and work stations |