Unit of competency details

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 

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.

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. 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 

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

Required skills 

• Safe use of hand and power tools listed in the range statement
• Reading and applying work procedures and documents
• Levelling and measurement
• Performing simple calculations
• Estimating approximate quantities
• Housekeeping
• Using and applying workplace terminology
• Following safe work practices
• Applying quality checks
• Sequencing operations
• 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 

• Assembly processes for cabinets
• Safe work practices
• Documentation procedures
• Quality checking procedures
• Symbols and terminology on plans and drawings
• Features of cabinet 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 implement work instructions to assemble and install cabinets
• Efficiently and safely use required hand and power tools
• Effectively and safely apply cabinet components
• Follow instruction of supervisor

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.

Components 

Components may include:

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

Joining methods 

Joining methods may include:

• screws and hinges
• adhesives
• patented devices
• connectors

Hand and power tools 

Hand and power tools may include:

• drills, jigs, hammers and screwdrivers
• power saws and drop saws

Cabinet fixing techniques 

Cabinet fixing techniques may include:

• glue
• staples
• bolts
• screws
• wall plugs

Secured 

Secured may include:

• locked
• services turned off
• work area sealed off

Unit sector 

Kitchens and bathrooms

Competency field 

Co-requisite units