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Title / Demonstrate knowledge of surface materials for use in a kitchen design
Level / 2 / Credits / 6
Purpose / This unit standard is for entry level people wanting to work in the area of kitchen design.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: bench surfaces; door, end panel and drawer surface materials; and kitchen wall protection, for use in a kitchen design.
Classification / Design > Kitchen and Bathroom Design
Available grade / Achieved
Explanatory notes
1Legislation that applies to this unit standard includes – Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
2Definition
Design brief – refers to the design parameters agreed between the kitchen designer and the client.
3Aconcept design for a kitchen that has already been developed will be given to the candidate.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of bench surfaces for use in a kitchen design.
Evidence requirements
1.1The requirements of a bench surface are identified and described in terms of the benefits for a kitchen design.
Rangerequirements include but are not limited to – heat resistant, stain resistant, easy to clean, non-porous, shock absorbent.
1.2Types of materials used for bench surfaces are identified and described in terms of their use for a kitchen design.
Rangematerials include but are not limited to – timber, stainless steel, natural stone, engineered stone, laminate, acrylics, glass.
1.3Advantages and disadvantages of different types of bench surface materials are identified and compared in terms of their use for a kitchen design.
Rangematerials include but are not limited to – timber, stainless steel, natural stone, engineered stone, laminate, acrylics, glass.
1.4Care and maintenance for different types of bench surfaces are identified and described in terms of a kitchen design.
Rangeevidence of three different types of bench surfaces is required.
1.5Bench surface requirements for incorporation in the supplied concept design are identified from the kitchen design brief.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of door, end panel and drawer surface materials for use in a kitchen design.
Evidence requirements
2.1Types of door, end panel and drawer surface materials are identified and described in terms of their use for a kitchen design.
Rangesurface materials include but are not limited to – low pressure laminates, high pressure laminates, lacquer, glass overlays, paint finish, stainless steel, solid timber, veneer.
2.2Advantages and disadvantages of different types of door, end panel and drawer surface materials are identified and compared in terms of their use for a kitchen design.
Rangesurface materials include but are not limited to – low pressure laminates, high pressure laminates, lacquer, glass overlays, paint finish, stainless steel, solid timber, veneer.
2.3Care and maintenance for different types of door, end panel and drawer surface materials are identified and described in terms of a kitchen design.
Rangeevidence of three different types of door, end panel and drawer surface materials is required.
2.4Door, end panel and drawer surface material requirements for incorporation in the supplied concept design are identified from the kitchen design brief.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of kitchen wall protection for use in a kitchen design.
Evidence requirements
3.1Types of kitchen wall protection are identified and described in terms of their use for a kitchen design.
Rangetypes include but are not limited to – tiles, glass, stainless steel, natural stone, engineered stone.
3.2Care and maintenance for different types of kitchen wall protection are identified and described in terms of a kitchen design.
Rangeevidence of three different types of kitchen wall protection is required.
3.3Kitchen wall protection requirements for incorporation in the supplied concept design are identified from the kitchen design brief.
Planned review date / 31 December 2016Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 19 September 2008 / 31 December 2012
Review / 2 / 20 May 2011 / N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0073
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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Building and Construction Industry Training OrganisationSSB Code 101562 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018