Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for bathroom designs

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:46 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MSFKB4005

State Code
WI568

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

Description

This unit of competency covers researching and analysing materials, components and finishes, and making recommendations to meet the requirements of a bathroom design brief. It includes evaluation of options and presentation of the design information to clients.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and 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

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WA630	LMFKB4005A	Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for bathroom designs	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OAI49	MSFKB4016	Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for bathroom designs	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
J743	MSF40313	Certificate IV in Design of Kitchens, Bathrooms and Interior Spaces	Qualification