Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers researching and documenting the materials, construction techniques and methods associated with the construction of residential buildings for work in interior decoration and design businesses of all sizes.
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 interior decoration and design 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).
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Interior Decoration and Design
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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Establish structural components and materials used in residential buildings |
1.1 |
Residential building process is delineated into separate construction stages and expressed chronologically |
1.2 |
Trades, construction techniques and materials associated with each stage are summarised |
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1.3 |
Individual component members are identified and sorted into structural or non-structural categories |
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1.4 |
Demolition methods for the removal of existing work can be identified |
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2 |
Interpret plans and specifications |
2.1 |
Specific components and materials on given building plans are located |
2.2 |
Construction methods are explained from a given plan |
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2.3 |
Specific component details in a given building specification are located and identified |
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2.4 |
Bill of quantities and other relevant specification documents are interpreted |
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2.5 |
Prime cost items are located and extracted from a given set of documents |
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3 |
Specify the materials and methods involved in the refurbishment of wet areas |
3.1 |
Properties of materials used in wet area construction are evaluated |
3.2 |
Installations of wet area cabinetry are specified |
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4 |
Develop and maintain relevant and current reference material |
4.1 |
Relevant Building Services Authority building licensing requirements applicable to interior decoration projects are complied with |
4.2 |
Evidence of contact with industry suppliers to obtain information relevant to building components and equipment used in residential interiors is presented |
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4.3 |
An index to the portfolio to reflect industry topics and to allow easy access to the information is provided |
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4.4 |
Future additions of reference material are allowed for and details of the information, such as date, source, author and reference to any related information, are included |
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4.5 |
A strategy to ensure that the portfolio remains current and accurate is prepared |
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 of Conditions
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. |
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Unit context includes: |
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Sets of documents include: |
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Personal protective equipment includes: |
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Information and procedures include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFID4007A Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73