Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to install cabinets according to specifications and design plans, including the application of selected components to achieve a quality finish. This unit requires an ability to access and apply information and instruction for the use of components and cabinet products. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to work conducted in the on-site installation of cabinets within a kitchen, bathroom or ancillary residential environment. Application of components includes all fixtures and fittings required to complete the cabinet installation. Cabinets may be custom made or mass manufactured and include complete components such as doors, shelves and drawers. |
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. Determine requirements for cabinet components |
1.1. Identify and access information resources for cabinet components to inform installation 1.2. Identify features of components and verify suitability to application 1.3. Identify and prepare tools and equipment required for applying components 1.4. Check cabinets to ensure markings and holes required for components are correctly located |
2. Install cabinets |
2.1. Interpret designs or plans to determine cabinet installation requirements 2.2. Confirm cabinet markings to ensure accurate installation 2.3. Conduct measurements to confirm fit 2.4. Install cabinets according to plans and specifications 2.5. Accommodate appliance installation requirements and service features in installation 2.6. Fix components according to cabinet requirements 2.7. Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently 2.8. Clean work area and dispose of rubbish according to environmental standards |
3. Check quality finish |
3.1. Conduct measurements to ensure cabinet is square and level 3.2. Measure edges and lines to ensure fit is level, straight and flush 3.3. Check doors, drawers, runners, handles and latches for correct alignment 3.4. Check tolerances meet standard requirements 3.5. Complete workplace documentation |
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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Information resources |
Information resources may include:
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Cabinet components |
Cabinet components may include:
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Features of components |
Features of components may include:
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Appliances |
Appliances may include:
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Services |
Services may include:
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Fix |
Fixing may included:
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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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