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Determine spatial planning considerations for kitchen design

Determine spatial planning considerations for kitchen design

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFKB4001
State Code
WI564
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
75
Description
This unit of competency covers examining space requirements and usage patterns for kitchens and determining planning considerations for designs. 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 kitchen and bathroom 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 Determine kitchen work and traffic flow patterns
  • 1.1 Key work zones for kitchens are identified and prime activities and associated appliances determined
  • 1.2 Traffic flow patterns and considerations for kitchen space are identified
  • 1.3 Work triangle concepts are identified and applied to modern kitchen design
2 Examine layout options
  • 2.1 Location of services is identified and implications for relocation determined
  • 2.2 Range of layout options and work and traffic flow implications are examined
  • 2.3 Suitability of layout options for kitchen space are analysed and limitations and benefits determined
3 Determine storage options
  • 3.1 Storage requirements of kitchen work zones are identified
  • 3.2 Storage options are examined for suitability to kitchen spaces and implications for design determined
  • 3.3 Dimensions and space requirements of standard storage options are identified for design
4 Assess kitchen ergonomic considerations
  • 4.1 Basic principles of ergonomics are used to determine space planning implications
  • 4.2 Requirements for working height are identified
  • 4.3 Manual handling considerations for kitchen 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 kitchen appliances
  • 5.1 Key appliances used in kitchens are identified and standard dimensions, clearances and required services determined
  • 5.2 Manufacturer guidelines and statutory regulations regarding the placement and installation of appliances are identified and implications for design examined
  • 5.3 Work space implications for appliances are analysed and implications for design determined
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 kitchen design are determined
  • 6.5 Lighting sources are examined and requirements for kitchen design determined
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA626 LMFKB4001A Determine spatial planning considerations for kitchen design Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI55 MSFKB4009 Determine spatial planning considerations for kitchen design Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J743 MSF40313 Certificate IV in Design of Kitchens, Bathrooms and Interior Spaces Qualification