Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to research and analyse materials, components and finishes and make recommendations to meet the requirements of a bathroom design brief. This unit includes evaluation of options and presentation of design information to client. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency is applied to work conducted by bathroom designers in the specification of materials, components and finishes as part of the design process. |
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. Identify requirements of bathroom design brief |
1.1. Design brief is reviewed to determine required outcomes for bathroom design 1.2. Parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed 1.3. Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness |
2. Identify types and features of bathroom materials, components and finishes |
2.1. Materials used in bathroom applications are examined and suitability to meet design brief determined 2.2. Components used in bathrooms are examined and suitability to meet design brief determined 2.3. Finishes used in bathroom applications are examined and suitability to meet design brief determined 2.4. New material technologies are researched and suitability to meet design brief determined |
3. Identify suitable options to meet design brief |
3.1. Materials, components and finishes that meet client brief requirements are identified 3.2. Options are selected for further analysis and design development |
4. Evaluate the functional and aesthetic characteristics of selection |
4.1. Elements and principles of design are used to examine the appropriateness of materials, components and finishes for client brief requirements 4.2. Application methods and available expertise for the desired effect are assessed 4.3. Costs of materials, components and finishes are assessed and compared 4.4. Environmental and sustainability considerations for materials, components and finishes are examined 4.5. Waterproof quality of bathroom materials, components and finishes are examined 4.6. Aesthetic qualities are assessed with regard to desired effect 4.7. Longevity and restorability of materials, components and finishes are researched 4.8. Hazards associated with the use and application of materials, components and finishes are researched 4.9. Quality of materials, components and finishes are assessed |
5. Select and recommend materials, components and finishes |
5.1. Materials, components and finishes are selected to meet client brief requirements 5.2. Presentation of research information is made, highlighting the findings and rationale for selection 5.3. A range of presentation strategies is included in presentation |
6. Document recommendations |
6.1. Specifications of selection are documented 6.2. Samples are stored for further use 6.3. Selection is integrated into design drawings and plans |
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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Design brief |
Design brief may include:
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Parameters |
Parameters may include:
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Resources |
Resources may include:
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Materials |
Materials may include:
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Bathrooms applications |
Bathroom applications may include:
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Components |
Components may include:
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Finishes |
Finishes may include:
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Elements and principles of design |
Elements and principles of design may include:
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Hazards |
Hazards may include:
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Presentation strategies |
Presentation strategies 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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