Unit of competency details

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare a site and confirm completeness of cabinets and components required for installation. It requires checking of job information and identifying quality issues.

Application of the unit 

This unit applies to the work conducted to assist in the installation of cabinets in new or renovated kitchens and bathrooms. Cabinets can include flat pack pre-cut cabinets, made to measure manufactured board, or solid timber cabinets within a kitchen, bathroom or other domestic environment.

Prerequisite units 

Employability skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Follow occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures for on-site work

1.1. OHS responsibilities for on-site work are identified

1.2. All legislative requirements are adhered to in work activity

1.3. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used according to workplace practices

2. Prepare workplace

2.1. Installation plan  is checked to identify requirements relevant to own work

2.2. Tools and equipment  required for installation are located and checked for operational readiness

2.3. Area is cleared and prepared for operations

2.4. Power source is identified and accessed for power tools

3. Confirm cabinet readiness for assembly and installation

3.1. Cabinet components  are identified and checked against delivery documentation and installation plan to confirm completeness

3.2. Cabinet components are transported from delivery vehicle to site in a manner that prevents injury to self and others or damage to cabinets

3.3. Cabinets and components are assessed for quality 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

• Reading and applying work procedures and documents
• Housekeeping
• Using and applying workplace terminology
• Following safe work practices
• Using basic measurement equipment including rules, tape measures and levels
• Assembly skills
• Applying quality checks
• Recognising and responding to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence
• Using pre-checking and inspection techniques to ensure the tools and equipment are serviceable and ready to use

Required knowledge 

• Safe work practices
• Documentation procedures
• Quality checking procedures
• Symbols and terminology on plans and drawings
• Features of cabinets and components

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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 

• Effectively and safely prepare on-site area for work operations
• Efficiently and safely check and prepare required tools and equipment
• Conduct quality checks on components
• Complete workplace documentation

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
• materials and equipment relevant to cabinet installation
• specifications and work instructions

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

RANGE STATEMENT 

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.

Installation plan 

Installation plan may include:

• drawings and specifications
• component lists
• cabinet layout and design information
• installation instructions

Tools and equipment 

Tools and equipment may include:

• screws, nails, bolts and wall plugs
• cabinets
• components
• glues and finishes
• hand and power tools
• measuring devices

Cabinet components 

Cabinet components may include:

• hinges, runners and latches
• locks
• handles
• drawer runners and slides
• legs, plinths and kickboards
• door and drawer systems
• cabinet sections

Quality assessment of components 

Quality assessment of components may include:

• checks for completeness, scratches, chips and markings, colour and texture variations

Unit sector 

Kitchens and bathrooms

Competency field 

Co-requisite units