Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Processes engaged in a site assessment
Processes engaged in a site assessment may include:
assessing structural aspects including flooring, walls, ceiling, roof construction, other structural features, windows, doors, and so on which may impact on design or installation work
identifying architectural styles or features
determining material use including use of asbestos
gaining access
services such as ventilation, plumbing, drainage, power and lighting
waterproofing
demolition requirements
assessing building information, plans, drawings and materials data
assessing levels and squareness of walls and floors
conducting measurements
Project design brief for renovation work
Project design brief for renovation work may include:
client needs and objectives
client aims and objectives and criteria for evaluation
milestones
functional requirements
budget, timeline, consultation requirements
colour requirements
Project plan requirements
Project plan requirements may include:
sequence of operations
budget
timelines
allocation and delivery of resources
contingencies
Project design brief for new work
Project design brief for new work may include:
client or developer needs and objectives
criteria for evaluation
milestones
functional requirements
target market
budget, timeline, consultation requirements
Tradespeople in kitchen projects
Tradespeople in kitchen projects may include:
plumbers
tilers
cabinet makers
flooring specialists
builders
electricians
Tradespeople in bathroom projects
Tradespeople in bathroom projects may include:
builders
plumbers
tilers
waterproofing specialists
glaziers
electricians
Other services
Other services may include:
designers
architects
material and component suppliers
contractors
colour consultants
stone workers
Key information resources
Key information resources may include:
trade magazines
brochures
building organisations
design organisations
internet
Manufacturing processes
Manufacturing processes may include:
hand manufacture
computer numerical control (CNC) machining
mass production
solid wood production
flat panel construction
custom design
importation
Finish quality
Finish quality may include:
materials
design
costs
new technologies
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
Identify the key trades in the kitchen and bathroom industries and the services available
Identify the sequence of operations and key considerations in new and renovation kitchen and bathroom project work
Identify processes involved in kitchen and bathroom projects
Determine market perceptions of quality in project outcomes

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
information resources on kitchen and bathroom projects

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