This unit applies to work conducted by installers of cabinets in residential situations and is based on measurements taken at the site of installation.

Cabinets may be custom made or mass manufactured and include complete components such as doors, shelves and drawers.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Determine required adjustment techniques

1.1. Obtain access to site according to project guidelines and occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures

1.2. Examine measurements and required adjustments

1.3. Apply problem solving skills to select techniques to conduct adjustments with minimal disruption to cabinet construction

1.4. Check cabinet design to ensure design and industry standards will be maintained with completion of cabinet adjustments

2. Make adjustments

2.1. Inspect and confirm cabinet markings to ensure accurate adjustments

2.2. Conduct adjustments using appropriate techniques and tools

2.3. Clean area and dispose of rubbish according to environmental standards

3. Confirm accurate fit

3.1. Conduct measurements to ensure cabinet readiness for installation

3.2. Measure edges and lines to ensure fit is straight and flush

3.3. Check doors, drawers, runners, handles and latches for correct alignment

3.4. Check tolerances to ensure standards are achieved

3.5. Complete workplace documentation

Required skills

Language and literacy to the level of interpreting workplace documents and technical information

Numeracy skills to the level of conducting accurate measurementsand interpreting drawings

Using measurement tools

Using hand and power tools

Levelling

Observation

Documentation skills

Checking quality outcomes

Applying safety procedures

Required knowledge

Processes used for the construction and modification of cabinets

Features of cabinets and components

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to on-site work

Characteristics of materials, products and defects

Procedures for documenting workplace records and information

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Problem identification and resolution techniques

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

Take and record accurate measurements

Apply problem solving techniques to determine adjustment techniques

Complete range of operations to adjust cabinets

Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently

Conduct quality checks

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

tools required for measurement and completing adjustments

plans, drawings and manuals relating to project

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

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.

Problem solving skills

Problem solving skills may include but are not limited to:

re-examining plans and drawings

comparing measurements

determining root cause

applying product knowledge to situation

discussing issue with colleagues

comparing alternative techniques

assessing pros and cons of options

applying principles of construction to situation

identifying associated hazards

Adjustments

Adjustments may include but are not limited to:

planing

sanding

drilling

screwing

aligning

gluing

fixing

Workplace documentation

Workplace documentation may include but not limited to:

design drawings and plans

order forms

quality documentation

job forms

specifications

Unit sector

Kitchens and bathrooms

This unit contains employability skills.