Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify job requirements and then select, fit and install low-voltage technology, automation and intelligent management systems in furnishing products. The unit involves taking measurements to support the accurate fit of the items; and correctly using and applying adhesives and concealment methods suited to the installation design, product being installed, and furnishing product material. It also involves understanding quality and compliance indicators and requirements so that the installation complies with industry-accepted standards.
This unit applies to unlicensed installers working in all sectors of the furnishing industry using low voltage (24 volts or less) technology, automation, or intelligent management systems. The furnishing products involved are diverse, and may include kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, fitted furniture and window furnishings. The items installed are also diverse and may include docking stations, and sound and visual devices.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Where installation involves wiring to be connected to mains power, electrical work must be completed by a qualified licensed electrician
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | |
1. Prepare for installation of low-voltage technology, automation, and intelligent management system item into furnishing | 1.1 | Identify job and product requirements from work order and visual representations of installation design |
1.2 | Identify work health and safety (WHS) and personal protection requirements of installation according to workplace procedures | |
1.3 | Identify and select required installation items based on the work order | |
1.4 | Identify and select tools, equipment and accessories to be used during installation and check their safe and effective operation | |
1.5 | Clean and prepare furnishing product surfaces to enable accurate fitting | |
2. Install low-voltage technology, automation and intelligent management system item into furnishing | 2.1 | Take accurate measurements and fit item according to design requirements |
2.2 | Secure item using fitting tools according to supplier instructions and workplace procedures | |
2.3 | Apply adhesives according to supplier instructions and workplace procedures | |
2.4 | Test installed item against expected performance and troubleshoot performance problems in line with own level of responsibility | |
2.5 | Place cabling concealments according to installation design | |
3. Finalise installation | 3.1 | Check that completed work complies with quality and work order requirements, and rectify identified deficiencies |
3.2 | Clean work area and surfaces, and dispose of waste safely and sustainably according to workplace procedures | |
3.3 | Check tools and equipment, and tag and report faulty items according to workplace procedures | |
3.4 | Clean and store remaining tools and equipment according to workplace procedures | |
3.5 | Identify and store surplus unused items for re-use and recycling according to workplace procedures | |
3.6 | Complete required workplace documentation according to workplace procedures | |
Evidence of Performance
There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria, and foundation skills of this unit, which must include the ability to:
safely and correctly install in furnishing a minimum of the following items in line with job requirements and workplace procedures:
one low-voltage hardware item
one item requiring automation
one item from an intelligent management system.
In the course of each of the above installations, the person must:
interpret work order and design specifications relating to the installation
apply safe lifting and handling procedures
follow work instructions and safe operating procedures to:
minimise risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to surface, tools, equipment and materials
maintain required production output and quality
use hand and power tools safely
use personal protective equipment (PPE)
use and dispose of waste sustainably
avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions and wastage
identify and resolve routine problems and faults encountered
Evidence of Knowledge
There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
features of installation work orders and visual representations of designs, and how to identify and interpret key information
emerging trends in installing low-voltage technology, automation and intelligent management systems in furnishing products
work health and safety (WHS) procedures, practices and regulations specific to installations described in performance evidence
workplace procedures relating to:
manual handling, including lifting and carrying
safely installing, securing and concealing installation items
tagging and reporting faulty tools and equipment
disposing of waste safely and in an environmentally sustainable manner
cleaning and storing tools and equipment
storing surplus unused items
recording and reporting fitting and installation information
work order requirements, and industry-accepted quality indicators and requirements, relating to installations described in performance evidence:
boundaries of work for unlicensed personnel
key requirements of Australian standards for individual installers
safety considerations and potential dangers associated with incorrect installation
techniques for installing, securing, and concealing items described in performance evidence
mathematical methods for estimating and measuring installation items
types of common problems that occur during installation, and how to avoid and respond
types, characteristics, uses, expected performance benchmarks, and limitations of low-voltage technology, automation, intelligent management system items and after-market serviceability:
cabinet hardware
charging devices
docking stations
lighting
sound
visual devices
types, characteristics, uses, maintenance and limitations of the following items required for the installations described in performance evidence:
adhesives and their suitability for different material types
hand tools
power tools
documentation requirements for installation work described in performance evidence
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must occur in the workplace, or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies.
Access is required to tools, materials, equipment and specifications for the installation described in the performance evidence above, including:
work orders and design specifications
workplace and WHS procedures specified in knowledge evidence
supplier instructions and manufacturer specifications
furnishing items requiring installation of low-voltage technology, automation, and intelligent management systems
low-voltage technology, automation and intelligent management system items, and associated required hand and power tools, equipment, materials and accessories
PPE applicable to job requirements.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. | |
Numeracy skills to: | interpret, discuss and use mathematical information in work orders and design specifications use a blend of ‘in the head’ and formal methods and tools to correctly complete measurements estimate and measure installation items |
Reading skills to: | interpret routine workplace documentation, including work orders, WHS requirements, and workplace installation procedures |
Sectors
Furniture design and technology