The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for preparing and presenting design information

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

Complete all aspects of the construction and finishing of two furniture items requiring advanced construction techniques

The furniture item must satisfy high quality custom made furniture standards and expectations in terms of innovation, complexity, tolerance and fit of components and quality

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

an agreed unique and innovative furniture construction requirement/project for one item

access to appropriate materials, tools and equipment relevant to the planning and application of construction and finishing techniques

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant and contributory units of competency

Guidance information for assessment

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate custom furniture construction problems to avoid re-work and wastage

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

create innovative designs which satisfy the agreed parameters and consider but are not limited by other historical or contemporary influences

adapt traditional and innovative construction techniques to address unique construction circumstances

identify new enterprise opportunities when developing product proposals

adopt a proactive relationship with the clients and other furniture makers

develop industry networks

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of tools and materials to avoid any back tracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate other material requirements

clarify and confirm work instructions

plan work within given task parameters

accept responsibility for planned tasks

set, monitor and satisfy personal work goals

satisfy the competency requirements for the job

maintain current knowledge of furniture construction techniques and materials

explore and develop solutions beyond the currently recognised boundaries

involve others in the learning process

use the workplace technology related to the selection, preparation, operation and maintenance of hand and power tools, including calculators and measuring devices

apply knowledge of timber technology to optimise the selection and use of timber varieties and related construction materials.

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to moisture suppressants and barrier systems

organisational, workshop and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the construction of custom furniture

types of tools and equipment used in construction and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

work flow techniques appropriate for the management of the construction work/project

the presentation and interpretation of plan representation of a furniture design

techniques for timber bending, forming and shaping

techniques for the preparation of drawings/set-outs/rods and geometrical concepts

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of materials

techniques for the manufacture and application of veneers

techniques for assembly, fixing and finishing of custom furniture components

types, characteristics, uses, limitations and safety requirements of adhesives, fasteners and hardware used in custom furniture assembly

matching requirements of adhesives and fasteners to timbers/materials used

finishing techniques

characteristics, properties and selection criteria of finishing materials

finishing characteristics and properties of timber being used

environmental protection requirements

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution.

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative requirements

are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation

requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage

OHS requirements

are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures

requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, control of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling, including lifting and carrying

Organisational requirements

may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Instructions

may include but not be limited to workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment, production planning figures, workplace instructions including job sheets, set-outs, plans, specifications, drawings and designs, workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications, and manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

Shaping, bending and forming techniques

may include but not be limited to steam/heat bending, curfing, pressure bending and shaping by hand or static machine

Shaped components

include timber shaped by hand or static machine tools

Cutting and shaping tools and equipment

may include but not be limited to measuring tapes for rules, hammers, mallets, squares, bevels, chisels, planes, hand saws, power saws, power drills/screwdrivers, pneumatic tools, clamps, screwdrivers, pincers, rasps, surface planers, panel planers, belt sanders, horizontal borers, vertical drill presses, table saws, dove-tailers, pedestal grinders, wood turning lathes, veneer guillotines and presses

Materials

may include but not be limited to timber, glass, metal, manufactured board, furniture hardware, adhesives, screws, nails, dowels, decorative finishes and finishing material

Veneering tools and equipment

may include but not be limited to knives, chisels, measuring tapes or rules, mallets, squares, levels, planes, bandsaws, power saws, pneumatic tools, vacuum bags and presses, clamps, moulds, jigs and fixture, rollers, laminate trimmers, cutters and hand routers, sand paper, wire wool and sanding block

Veneered components

refers to the thin slices of wood, usually thinner than 3 mm (1/8"), which is usually glued onto a substrate

Veneer materials

may include but not be limited to timber, manufactured board, laminates, timber strips, adhesives, cleaning materials and tapes

Joints for custom furniture

may include but not be limited to variations of dowel, mortise and tenon, dovetail, lap joint, biscuit joint, finger joint, housing joint, mitre or bridle joints

Jointing tools and equipment

may include but not be limited to chisels, mallets, mortise gauges, vernier callipers, vices, dovetail saws, tenon saws, coping saws, planes, files, hand drills, power drills, dowel jigs, power routers, jigs and fixtures

may also include portable biscuit machines and power saws

Jointing materials

may include but not be limited to timber (both indigenous and overseas), adhesives and fasteners

Sub-assembly

are part-constructions of the main assembly needed to allow for gluing and clamping of internal and intricate parts of the furniture item

Assembly materials

may include but not be limited to timber (both indigenous and overseas), adhesives, screws, dowels, furniture hardware, glass and decorative finishes

Assembly tools and equipment

may include but not be limited to measuring tapes or rules, hammers, mallets, squares, clamps and presses

Furniture surface preparation

may include but not be limited to sanding by hand or power sander, scraping, planing or other smoothing technique

is to take account of the fact that the wood's colour may be changed by staining, bleaching, painting, ammonia fuming and/or a number of other techniques

Surface may be filled

using, wood plugs or other fillers

Finishing processes and materials

may include but not be limited to waxing, shellacking, nitrocellulose lacquering, conversion lacquering, linseed oiling, tung oiling, alkyd varnishing, polyurethane varnishing, water-based polyurethane and/or oil-varnish mixes, depending on the finish required, the furniture's use and the material type used