Arriving at the site
If your contact person is the homeowner, let them know what you plan to do is and how long you're likely to be there.
If the installation job is on a large building site, you'll need to see the supervisor or site manager before you start.
But you'll still need to make sure everything is in the correct position - such as plumbing outlets and electrical wires.
If something's not right it may affect your installation, or even hold you up completely until the problem is fixed.
You may need to clean up the work area and put drop sheets down on the floor to protect it.
Coping with weather extremes
Very hot or rainy conditions can cause extra headaches when you're unloading and storing items. Laminated bench tops, in particular, should never be left out in the direct sun on a hot day because the laminate may start to lift or the top could develop a bow. All veneered products should be kept out of the rain.
Also cover the units with a tarp or some other protective material, such as cardboard or plywood, to keep dust and other particles off the surfaces.
Make sure the area you've chosen isn't going to become a passageway for other tradespeople or workers.
Room layout
If you're installing cabinets in more than one room, you'll have to be careful that the right items go into the right place. This is especially the case in new apartments or villas, where all the kitchens and bathrooms in the block can look much the same. Sometimes there are minor variations in colour schemes or options between the different apartments, so you need to know exactly which set of cabinets go where. The layout plan for each room should have these details marked.
Learning activity
Audio 17 (mp3 |6|KB)One alternative to using 240 volt power equipment is to get an equivalent tool that's battery operated. The problem is that they're often not as powerful, and of course they need to be recharged regularly. Nonetheless, as batteries continue to improve in performance and power output, an increasing variety of cordless tools is coming onto the market, including circular saws, planers, and even chainsaws.
What cordless tools do you use on-site? List the brand names and sizes or models.
Share your answers with your trainer and other learners in your group.