Assessor Resource

MSFFM2002
Assemble furnishing components

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers assembling of timber components to produce furniture frames or furniture.

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

Prepare for assembly

1.1

Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity

1.2

Assembly sequence is planned

1.3

Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process

1.4

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

1.5

Suitable work area is selected for the task

1.6

Tools and equipment suitable to the fixing method are selected and checked for safe operation

1.7

Components, hardware, fittings and attachments are collected

1.8

Fixing and joining devices are selected in line with work instructions and type of materials to be joined

1.9

Jigs are selected and checked for suitability of purpose

2

Assemble components

2.1

Components are laid out and joined using jigs and appropriate fastenings

2.2

Hand and/or power tools and equipment are used as required

2.3

Components are prepared, assembled and fitted in accordance with specifications

2.4

Assembled component is checked for compliance with specifications

2.5

Components which do not meet quality specifications are repaired or tagged for further processing or recycling/disposal

2.6

Finished products are organised and stored in holding area

3

Clean work area and maintain equipment

3.1

Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures

3.3

Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Equipment and work area clean-up is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures

Submission Requirements

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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

Prepare for assembly

1.1

Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity

1.2

Assembly sequence is planned

1.3

Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process

1.4

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

1.5

Suitable work area is selected for the task

1.6

Tools and equipment suitable to the fixing method are selected and checked for safe operation

1.7

Components, hardware, fittings and attachments are collected

1.8

Fixing and joining devices are selected in line with work instructions and type of materials to be joined

1.9

Jigs are selected and checked for suitability of purpose

2

Assemble components

2.1

Components are laid out and joined using jigs and appropriate fastenings

2.2

Hand and/or power tools and equipment are used as required

2.3

Components are prepared, assembled and fitted in accordance with specifications

2.4

Assembled component is checked for compliance with specifications

2.5

Components which do not meet quality specifications are repaired or tagged for further processing or recycling/disposal

2.6

Finished products are organised and stored in holding area

3

Clean work area and maintain equipment

3.1

Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures

3.3

Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Equipment and work area clean-up is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures

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.

Furnishing components include:

carcasses

doors

drawers

frames

shelves

ends

tops

Unit context includes:

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

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 some discretion, judgement and problem solving in the assembly of furnishing components

competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and/or furniture components

Tools and equipment include:

measuring tapes or rulers

hammers

mallets

squares

bevels

chisels

planes

hand saws

power saws

power drills/screwdrivers

clamps/cramps

screwdrivers and/or spanners

pincers

pneumatic tools, compressor and spray equipment

Materials to be used include:

timber

manufactured board

glues

screws

nails

dowels and knock-down fittings

Assembled component checking is to cover:

squareness, alignment and wind

hardware, fittings and attachments

functionality and tolerances

conformity to work instruction and quality requirements

Storage requirements include:

ensuring that there is no obstruction to traffic

components are not damaged in storage

incompatible items are not stored together

products are arranged to match the sequence of work

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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 instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity 
Assembly sequence is planned 
Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 
Suitable work area is selected for the task 
Tools and equipment suitable to the fixing method are selected and checked for safe operation 
Components, hardware, fittings and attachments are collected 
Fixing and joining devices are selected in line with work instructions and type of materials to be joined 
Jigs are selected and checked for suitability of purpose 
Components are laid out and joined using jigs and appropriate fastenings 
Hand and/or power tools and equipment are used as required 
Components are prepared, assembled and fitted in accordance with specifications 
Assembled component is checked for compliance with specifications 
Components which do not meet quality specifications are repaired or tagged for further processing or recycling/disposal 
Finished products are organised and stored in holding area 
Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures 
Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures 
Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures 
Equipment and work area clean-up is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

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