Assessor Resource

MSFDN4004
Design, construct and test jigs

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers designing, constructing and testing jigs required for manufacture, assembly, construction and testing of furnishing items.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify production requirements

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.2

The item to be produced is identified from a work order

1.3

Production requirements are identified from specifications, an existing item or from drawings, patterns and/or templates

2

Design jig

2.1

Design of proposed jig or fixture is produced

2.2

Production process incorporating jig is planned

2.3

Materials to be used to construct jig are selected

3

Construct jig

3.1

Appropriate tools and equipment are selected

3.2

Jig is constructed in accordance with design and within tolerances

4

Test jig

4.1

Jig is used to produce prototype to ascertain its adherence to set tolerances and to assess its match to original design

4.2

Jig is adjusted, as required, to meet the requirements

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

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

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Produce a minimum of two (2) jigs required to create complex fine furnishing items, including a moving jig

Produce a fixture in accordance with acceptable industry tolerances

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

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

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

Machine technical specifications, including the acceptable criteria for related jigs

Impact of design changes on jig construction

Characteristics, uses and limitations of materials used for jig/fixture construction

Jig and fixture design, construction and testing techniques

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to item specifications, design support facilities, jig construction materials, machinery, equipment and hand tools appropriate to the jigs to be produced.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify production requirements

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.2

The item to be produced is identified from a work order

1.3

Production requirements are identified from specifications, an existing item or from drawings, patterns and/or templates

2

Design jig

2.1

Design of proposed jig or fixture is produced

2.2

Production process incorporating jig is planned

2.3

Materials to be used to construct jig are selected

3

Construct jig

3.1

Appropriate tools and equipment are selected

3.2

Jig is constructed in accordance with design and within tolerances

4

Test jig

4.1

Jig is used to produce prototype to ascertain its adherence to set tolerances and to assess its match to original design

4.2

Jig is adjusted, as required, to meet the requirements

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individuals to demonstrate conceptual ability, discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in the completion of this competency

work is performed individually or in a team environment

customers or suppliers may be internal or external

Tools include:

routers

spindle moulders

panel saws

copy shapers

radial arm saws

Materials include:

solid timbers

manufactured board

composites

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

an enterprise work order which may be raised in response to a customer order, a modification to an item of production, or a new product line of the enterprise

product drawings, prototype, design brief, patterns, specifications and/or specifications

machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communicating

quality and Australian Standards and procedures

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

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

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Produce a minimum of two (2) jigs required to create complex fine furnishing items, including a moving jig

Produce a fixture in accordance with acceptable industry tolerances

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

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

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

Machine technical specifications, including the acceptable criteria for related jigs

Impact of design changes on jig construction

Characteristics, uses and limitations of materials used for jig/fixture construction

Jig and fixture design, construction and testing techniques

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to item specifications, design support facilities, jig construction materials, machinery, equipment and hand tools appropriate to the jigs to be produced.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 
The item to be produced is identified from a work order 
Production requirements are identified from specifications, an existing item or from drawings, patterns and/or templates 
Design of proposed jig or fixture is produced 
Production process incorporating jig is planned 
Materials to be used to construct jig are selected 
Appropriate tools and equipment are selected 
Jig is constructed in accordance with design and within tolerances 
Jig is used to produce prototype to ascertain its adherence to set tolerances and to assess its match to original design 
Jig is adjusted, as required, to meet the requirements 

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