Acknowledgements and disclaimer Project team Project manager: David McElvenny Instructional design: Kath Ware Technical developer (website): Jim Vaughan Assistant technical developer (and artist): Alex Vaughan Quality assurance consultant: Giselle Mawer Industry coordinator: Gary Dunshea (MSA Industry Skills Council) Lead advisor: Rob Cole (Furnishing Industry Association of Australia) Technical Advisory Group New South Wales Brad Holmes – Hunter TAFE Grant Cohen – Hunter TAFE Dean Brakell – Furnishing Industry Association of Australia Warren Peters – South West Sydney Institute of TAFE Sean Greening – South West Sydney Institute of TAFE ACT Martin Jud – Canberra Institute of Technology Victoria Bryon Stanley – Furnishing Teacher's Advisory Group (VIC, SA, TAS) Richard Brooks – Cabinet Makers Association Simon Hampton – Wodonga TAFE John Simpson – Holmesglen TAFE Tasmania Stephen Kirkman – Skills Institute Tasmania Queensland Rob McAdam – Skills TECH Australia Brad Buhse – Skills TECH Australia Roberto Viola – Gold Coast Institute of TAFE South Australia John Holst – Marleston TAFE Dean Hart – Mt Gambier TAFE Martin Videon – Furnishing Industry Association of Australia
Northern Territory Hermann Oltrop – Charles Darwin University Western Australia Garry Michels – Polytechnic West Keith Campbell – Polytechnic West Adrian Boyling – Polytechnic West David Boaden – Polytechnic West Lorenzo Procopio – South West Institute of Technology National Laurie Kruize – Housing Industry Association Photographs and graphics All photos were taken by David McElvenny. All graphics were drawn by Kath Ware. We would like to thank the following companies for allowing us to take photos of their installers and workshop employees and generously providing technical advice: Canobolas Kitchen Designs Flair Kitchens Danson’s Kitchens and Joinery Lamtex Innovative Furniture Fewings Joinery Stateline Cabinets B&B Joinery Ian McConnell Constructions Krauss Kitchens Financial contributions This resource was largely funded by the Workplace English Language and Literacy Program, through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. However, due to the of the project and the provision of print-based and website resources, additional financial assistance was provided by the following organisations: Manufacturing Skills Australia (Industry Skills Council) Furnishing Industry Association of Australia Disclaimer The content of this learner guide is provided for educational purposes only. No claim is made as to the accuracy or authenticity of the content. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the view of the Minister for Education or the Australian Government. The Australian Government does not give any warranty nor accept any liability in relation to the contents of this work.
There are also two lessons in this section: Conventional equipment Electronic equipment. These lessons will provide you with background information relevant to the unit of competency. Conventional equipment Set out below are some conventional measuring tools that don’t require electronic circuitry to operate. Tape measure The tape measures used by kitchen and bathroom installers are generally 7 to 8 metres long with a retractable steel blade. The blade has a steel hook on the end secured with rivets, with a bit of play in the holes allowing the hook to move back and forth. The amount of movement allowed is the same as the thickness of the hook. The purpose of this movement is to compensate for the hook thickness when you either push the tape up against an object for an inside measurement, or hook it over the object for an outside measurement. Squares and bevels There is a wide variety of squares, bevels and other angle-checking tools. The most common types used by on-site installers are as follows. Carpenter’s square, also called a framing square, because it is sometimes used to set out angles on framing timbers. Combination square, which allows you to set out 900 and 450 angles. Bevel, which lets you set any angle you like. Protractor, which is like a bevel but has the degrees marked in an arc.