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Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors

Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFID4007
State Code
WI525
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
040107 - Interior And Environmental Design
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency covers researching and documenting the materials, construction techniques and methods associated with the construction of residential buildings for work in interior decoration and design businesses of all sizes. Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking interior decoration and design work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish structural components and materials used in residential buildings
  • 1.1 Residential building process is delineated into separate construction stages and expressed chronologically
  • 1.2 Trades, construction techniques and materials associated with each stage are summarised
  • 1.3 Individual component members are identified and sorted into structural or non-structural categories
  • 1.4 Demolition methods for the removal of existing work can be identified
2 Interpret plans and specifications
  • 2.1 Specific components and materials on given building plans are located
  • 2.2 Construction methods are explained from a given plan
  • 2.3 Specific component details in a given building specification are located and identified
  • 2.4 Bill of quantities and other relevant specification documents are interpreted
  • 2.5 Prime cost items are located and extracted from a given set of documents
3 Specify the materials and methods involved in the refurbishment of wet areas
  • 3.1 Properties of materials used in wet area construction are evaluated
  • 3.2 Installations of wet area cabinetry are specified
4 Develop and maintain relevant and current reference material
  • 4.1 Relevant Building Services Authority building licensing requirements applicable to interior decoration projects are complied with
  • 4.2 Evidence of contact with industry suppliers to obtain information relevant to building components and equipment used in residential interiors is presented
  • 4.3 An index to the portfolio to reflect industry topics and to allow easy access to the information is provided
  • 4.4 Future additions of reference material are allowed for and details of the information, such as date, source, author and reference to any related information, are included
  • 4.5 A strategy to ensure that the portfolio remains current and accurate is prepared
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA340 LMFID4007A Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI73 MSFID5025 Develop residential interior design project documentation Unit of competency