Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to examine space requirements and usage patterns for bathrooms and determine planning considerations for designs. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency applies to work conducted by bathroom designers in the analysis of design requirements. It includes analysis of services, regulatory requirements, storage requirements and applications to determine implications for bathroom design. |
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 bathroom usage and traffic flow patterns |
1.1. Key use zones for bathrooms are identified and prime activities and associated appliances, fixtures and fittings determined 1.2. Traffic flow patterns and considerations for space are identified |
2. Examine layout options |
2.1. Location of services is identified and implications for relocation determined 2.2. Range of layout options and traffic flow implications are examined 2.3. Suitability of layout options for space is analysed and limitations and benefits determined |
3. Determine storage options |
3.1. Storage requirements of bathrooms are identified 3.2. Storage options are examined for suitability to bathroom spaces and implications for design determined 3.3. Dimensions and space requirements of standard storage options are identified for design |
4. Assess bathroom ergonomic considerations |
4.1. Basic principles of ergonomics are examined and used to determine space planning implications 4.2. Requirements for working height are identified 4.3. Manual handling considerations for design are identified 4.4. Storage principles are considered to determine implications for design 4.5. Special considerations for children, older people and/or disabled people are taken into account where applicable |
5. Examine requirements for bathroom appliances, fixtures and fittings |
5.1. Key appliances , fixtures and fittings used in bathrooms are identified and standard dimensions, clearances and required services determined 5.2. Manufacturer guidelines and statutory regulations regarding the placement and installation of appliances, fixtures and fittings are identified and implications for design examined 5.3. Space implications for appliances, fixtures and fittings are analysed and implications for design determined |
6. Determine planning considerations for services |
6.1. Regulations regarding the location of power outlets and lighting, and electrical work undertaken are identified 6.2. Regulations regarding the location of plumbing outlets and plumbing work undertaken are identified 6.3. Regulations regarding the location of gas outlets and gas plumbing work undertaken are identified 6.4. Implications of service requirements on bathroom design are determined 6.5. Lighting sources are examined and requirements for bathroom design determined |
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 |
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 |
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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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Key use zones for bathrooms |
Key use zones for bathrooms may include:
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Considerations |
Considerations may include:
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Range of layout options |
Range of layout options relates to:
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Storage requirements |
Storage requirements may include:
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Storage options |
Storage options may include:
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Basic principles of ergonomics |
Basic principles of ergonomics may include
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Storage principles |
Storage principles may include:
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Key appliances , fixtures and fittings |
Key appliances, fixtures and fittings may include:
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Lighting sources |
Lighting sources 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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