Application
This unit of competency covers taking measurements on-site and checking cabinetry to ensure accurate fit. It requires assessment of levels and squareness of walls and floors and other structural components to determine adjustments required on cabinets to ensure exact fit.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking kitchen and bathroom work. 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 | Conduct site measurements | 1.1 | Access to site is obtained according to project guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) procedures | |
1.2 | Measuring devices are selected and prepared for use | |||
1.3 | Site measurements are made and recorded according to industry standards | |||
1.4 | Levels and squareness of walls and floor are established | |||
1.5 | Other structural aspects of site that impact on installation are measured and recorded | |||
2 | Assess measurements against cabinet dimensions | 2.1 | Cabinet dimensions are determined from cabinet or construction plans | |
2.2 | Site measurements are checked to identify any discrepancies from cabinet installation requirements | |||
3 | Identify required adjustments | 3.1 | Adjustments are calculated to ensure proper installation | |
3.2 | Cabinets and walls or floor are marked up to inform required adjustments | |||
3.3 | Workplace documentation is completed | |||
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
Identify and accurately measure and record structural aspects that impact on cabinet construction and installation identifying any inconsistencies in measurements
Mark up the installation site according to confirmed measurements to correctly inform installers on cabinet location and fit
Complete detailed documentation on measurements, cabinet location and installation sequence to inform installation
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
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity
Evidence of Knowledge
Processes used for the construction of cabinets
Features of cabinets and components used in kitchen and bathroom projects
State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to on-site work
The role of Australian standards and the Building Code of Australia (BCA)
Characteristics of materials, products and defects
Procedures for documenting workplace records and information
Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement
Relevant problem identification and resolution techniques
Basic building and architectural terminology
Common structural and non-structural components of a residential building
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. Evidence must be obtained of cabinet measure and fit operations in at least two different installation sites.
Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, supervisor’s reports, completed measure and fit for projects and relevant 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 tools required for measurement, and plans, drawings and manuals relating to project.
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 by on-site installers of cabinets in kitchens, bathrooms and other ancillary areas in residential situations cabinets include custom-made or mass manufactured and include complete components, such as doors, shelves and drawers |
Measuring devices include: | tape measures laser beams angle readers rulers |
Other structural aspects include: | structural damage finish ledges skirting boards service outlets vents gas, data, communications, air extraction and conditioning vents |
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