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Determine spatial planning considerations for bathroom design

Determine spatial planning considerations for bathroom design

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFKB4004
State Code
WI567
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers examining space requirements and usage patterns for bathrooms and determining planning considerations for designs. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and 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 Manufacturer guidelines and statutory regulations regarding the placement and installation of appliances is determined
  • 5.2 Space implications for appliances are established
6 Determine planning considerations for services
  • 6.1 Regulations regarding the location of power outlets, 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA629 LMFKB4004A Determine spatial planning considerations for bathroom design Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI54 MSFKB4010 Determine spatial planning considerations for bathroom design Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J743 MSF40313 Certificate IV in Design of Kitchens, Bathrooms and Interior Spaces Qualification