Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to assist in the on-site installation of cabinets for kitchens or bathrooms. Skills required include assembling cabinets, fitting components and fixing cabinets to wall and floor surfaces, and making a limited range of adjustments. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to a trade's assistant assisting in the installation of new or renovated kitchens and bathrooms. Cabinets can include flat pack, pre-cut, made to measure manufactured board or solid timber cabinets within a kitchen, bathroom or other domestic environment. All on-site installation work covered by this unit is undertaken under direction of a qualified tradesperson or supervisor. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Lay out components and materials according to installation plan |
1.1. Floor layout and individual cabinet construction requirements are determined from the installation plan or through checking with supervisor or tradesperson 1.2. Components are laid out to match sequence of assembly 1.3. Product codes and labels are checked for any special installation requirements |
2. Assemble carcass |
2.1. Joining methods are applied according to the installation plan or instructions from supervisor or tradesperson 2.2. Facings are completed 2.3. Carcass levels are checked 2.4. Components are attached 2.5. Minor adjustments are made according to instruction from supervisor or tradesperson 2.6. Carcasses are completed and checked for quality against instructions 2.7. Hand and power tools are used safely and according to operating instructions |
3. Fix cabinets as specified by site supervisor or tradesperson |
3.1. Cabinet fixing techniques are confirmed with supervisor or tradesperson according to site requirements 3.2. Cabinets are fixed to walls and floors according to the installation plan and instruction of supervisor or tradesperson 3.3. Components are fixed according to installation instructions |
4. Finish work |
4.1. Cabinets are cleaned and checked for quality 4.2. Site is cleaned and all tools put away 4.3. Project documentation is completed 4.4. Waste is disposed of according to environmental standards 4.5. Property is secured |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Components |
Components may include:
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Joining methods |
Joining methods may include:
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Hand and power tools |
Hand and power tools may include:
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Cabinet fixing techniques |
Cabinet fixing techniques may include:
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Secured |
Secured may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Kitchens and bathrooms |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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