You must be able to:

  • comply with the contract information to install bathroom units to the required specification by:

    • demonstrating work skills to:

    • measure

    • mark out

    • position

    • fit

    • secure

    • finish

    • repair and maintain

  • remove existing units and fitments ensuring the space is in the best possible condition for the new bathroom installation

  • prepare the following bathroom items to work instructions:

    • base and wall units

    • worktops, including cutouts for basins and taps

    • encasement of cisterns and heat-producing appliances such as water boilers and hot tanks

    • mouldings including internal and external corners by scribing, mitring and fixing

    • fixing of wall panels

    • waterproofing and tanking

    • sealing of exposed areas to ingress of moisture

  • install the following bathroom items to work instructions:

    • base and wall units

    • worktops, including cut outs for basins and taps

    • encasement of cisterns and heat-producing appliances such as water boilers and hot tanks

    • moulding including internal and external corners by scribing, mitring and fixing

    • wall panelling

    • waterproofing and tanking

Next: Knowledge

You must know and understand:

  • how to remove existing units and fitments, ensuring that the space is in the best possible condition for the new bathroom installation

  • how to carry out a pre-fit inspection to ensure that all bathroom units and fitments can be installed with the required methods and techniques

  • how to assemble fitted bathroom furniture sequentially for the required fit and finish

  • the basic principles of carpentry which can be used when installing bathroom furniture which include:

    • the difference between natural and manufactured materials and how they should be handled accordingly

    • the types of adhesives that can be used depending on the material you are applying them to

    • the different types of fixing methods

    • the manufacturers specifications

  • how and why to form cut outs for products in worktops and fascia panels and the importance of accuracy for the required fit, finish and correct sealing exposed edges

  • how and why to encase services and heat-producing appliances

  • how and when to scribe, mitre and fix mouldings and ancillary products for installation, including dry fit methods and techniques

  • the needs of other occupations and trades associated with the removal of an existing bathroom and are part of the remedial work and make good activities to prepare a space for a new installation

  • the needs of other occupations and trades associated with the process of a new kitchen installation

  • the competency and legislative boundaries regarding capabilities and compliance with gas, electrics, water and waste whilst removing and installing bathrooms

  • how resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported in relation to:

    • timber

    • timber based sheet materials

    • plastics

    • resins

    • stone

    • ceramics

    • glass

    • hand and powered tools and equipment

    • digital equipment

    • cement based boards and composites

    • waterproof sheet material

    • sealants and adhesives

    • mouldings: timber, plastic, non-ferrous metal

    • electrical components

    • electrical zoning

    • associated fixings and fittings

    • water and waste fittings

    • water and waste pipe types

    • isolating water supply

    • protective tanking systems

    • lagging and insulation