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.

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 the production of curved and shaped components for custom furniture

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

Produce a minimum of six significant timber curved components, five from solid timber and one using ply:

one involving shaping from solid timber using hand techniques

one involving shaping from solid timber using machine techniques

one involving laminating

one involving use of heat/steam

one involving other techniques

Items must demonstrate appropriate design, use of materials and strength for purpose

Conduct operator maintenance on machines and related tools and equipment

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 realistically 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

realistic curved and shaped component tasks

materials and equipment relevant to production of curved and shaped components for custom furniture

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 related units of competency

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

Demonstrates skills to:

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 site supervisor, 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 problems in the production of curved and shaped components to avoid re-work and wastage

innovate and modify techniques for bending, forming and shaping where conventional techniques are not achieving results

select most appropriate and efficient bending or shaping technique for the given job

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and obtaining equipment 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 given tasks

set, monitor and satisfy personal work goals

satisfy the competency requirements for the job

maintain current knowledge of tools and materials

maintain current knowledge of installation techniques

seek learning opportunities

use the limited workplace technology related to the production of curved and shaped components for custom furniture including tools, equipment and measuring devices

Demonstrates knowledge of:

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the production of curved and shaped components for custom furniture

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the production of curved and shaped components for custom furniture

techniques for timber bending, forming and shaping

types, characteristics, uses, limitations and maintenance requirements of solid timbers commonly used in furniture production

types, characteristics, uses and limitations on hand and power tools used in timber bending, forming and shaping

the interpretation of plan representation of furniture design

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

environmental protection requirements

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

work flow within the workplace

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)

Curved components

include curved timber components produced by laminating, coopering, steam bending and saw kerfing

Shaped components

include timber shaped by hand or static machine tools

Instructions

workplace instructions regarding techniques, materials, tools and equipment required in the production of curved and shaped components for custom furniture

workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment

workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, specifications, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications

manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

Materials

may include but are not limited to timber, plywood, MDF, veneer, plastic laminate, sheet metal, adhesives, screws, nails, dowels, decorative finishes, abrasive paper and finishing materials

Tools and equipment

may include, but are not limited to, measuring tapes or rules, hammers, mallets, squares, bevels, chisels, planes, hand saws, power saws, power drills/screwdrivers, pneumatic tools, clamps, screwdrivers, pincers and rasps

Machines

may include but are not limited to band saws, cross cut saws, mitre saws, panel and rip saws, surface planers, panel planers, belt sanders, horizontal borers, vertical, drill presses, dove-tailers, pedestal grinders, wood turning lathes, veneer guillotines and presses

Material bending, forming and shaping techniques

techniques are to include steam/bending, laminating, coopering, saw kerfing, hand shaping and machine shaping