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Document residential building services

Document residential building services

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFKB4013
State Code
OAI51
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Field of Education
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and document existing services, examine the implications for new interior space design and develop layout documentation showing details of proposed new service locations. It does not include layout of service pipes, wiring, conduits or installation of services.This unit applies to interior designers, including kitchen and bathroom designers who use discretion, judgement and problem solving in the determination of service requirements.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. Identify and document available services
  • 1.1 Arrange access to work area with client in accordance with project requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and follow on-site work health and safety procedures
  • 1.3 Locate and accurately document existing services on site diagrams or plans using correct industry symbols and protocols
  • 1.4 Identify type and capacity of services and accurately document using correct industry symbols and protocols
  • 1.5 Take accurate site measurements to inform layout documentation
2. Examine implications of services on design
  • 2.1 Determine intentions or options for services from design brief, drawings and plans
  • 2.2 Assess details obtained from site against design requirements
  • 2.3 Identify appliances in the design brief and examine implications on services
  • 2.4 Identify compliance issues relating to the location of services
  • 2.5 Determine implications of current services on design
3. Determine new service system layout
  • 3.1 Determine details of potential new service layout requirements from the design brief
  • 3.2 Assess required and desirable performance characteristics and sustainability of service products
  • 3.3 Assess ergonomic, anthropometric and proxemic principles in respect of the intended products
  • 3.4 Obtain costing details and confirm suitability against the design brief
  • 3.5 Identify the need for specialist contractor advice about design implications and organise in accordance with the scope of work
  • 3.6 Confirm and agree service system layouts that meet design brief requirements with client
4. Complete digital layout documentation
  • 4.1 Create detailed digital service layout documentation showing location of all required services using correct industry symbols and protocols
  • 4.2 Accurately document associated product specifications in accordance with industry standards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI566 MSFKB4003 Identify and document services required to support fitted furniture designs Unit of competency