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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Lay out components and materials according to installation plan
  2. Assemble carcass
  3. Fix cabinets as specified by site supervisor or tradesperson
  4. Finish work

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

cabinets include flat pack, pre-cut, made to measure manufactured board or solid timber cabinets within a kitchen, bathroom or other domestic environment

on-site installation work covered by this unit is undertaken under direction of a qualified tradesperson or supervisor

Components include:

hinges, runners and latches

locks

handles

drawer runners and slides

legs, plinths and kickboards

door and drawer systems

cabinet sections

Joining methods include:

screws and hinges

adhesives

patented devices

connectors

Hand and power tools include:

drills

jigs

hammers

screwdrivers

power saws

drop saws

Cabinet fixing techniques include:

glue

staples

bolts

screws

wall plugs

Secured includes:

locked

services turned off

work area sealed off

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

Performance Evidence

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 by checking measurements and laying out carcasses to fit

Effectively and safely interpret and implement work instructions to assemble and install cabinets that are level, correctly located and meet specifications

Efficiently and safely use required hand and power tools to assist in installation of cabinet components

Clean up installation site and installed components after completing work

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

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Follow instruction of supervisor and work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity