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 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Identify job requirements, including process, materials, finish and quantity, from specifications, drawings, designs, project sheets or work instructions |
| 1.2 | Identify the workplace, health and safety (WHS) practices and procedures to be used |
2 | Plan and prepare for work | 2.1 | Develop a work plan to logically sequence each stage |
| 2.2 | Determine the procedures for checking quality at each stage of the process |
| 2.3 | Select a suitable work area for the task |
| 2.4 | Identify and check tools and equipment for the application for safe and effective operation |
3 | Lay out and prepare materials | 3.1 | Select and check materials for defects following work instructions |
| 3.2 | Select and prepare suitable joining processes and methods |
| 3.3 | Prepare and lay out materials for joining |
4 | Join materials | 4.1 | Comply with work, health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
| 4.2 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with procedures |
| 4.3 | Measure, mark and cut to size materials in accordance with requirements |
| 4.4 | Apply adhesives according to work procedures and/or manufacturer instructions |
| 4.5 | Join materials and complete final trim and finishing to specifications |
| 4.6 | Check work against quality requirements |
5 | Check work area and maintain equipment | 5.1 | Clean equipment and inspect for serviceable condition and store and report faulty and/or defective equipment in accordance with procedures |
| 5.2 | Store or dispose of materials according to procedures |
| 5.3 | Clean and maintain work area |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:
following work instructions, procedures and safe work practices
identifying and interpreting project sheets, specifications, drawings and other relevant information in joining furnishing materials
applying safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of PPE
identifying and selecting materials and joining methods to be used in the work process
using mathematical ideas and techniques to complete measurements, including calculating area and estimating material requirements
using tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner
joining a minimum of the following:
two (2) timber products – one (1) hardwood and one (1) softwood
and
one (1) composite product
inspecting finished product against quality requirements
minimising wastage of resources, including materials, time and money
communicating and working effectively and safely with others.
Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of PPE
types, characteristics, uses and limitations of timbers, composite and plastic materials
joining techniques and their effect on materials
types of joining methods and the impact of these on joining materials
preparation of drawings/set-outs
identification of hand and/or power tools, materials, equipment, processes and procedures
sequences in relation to joining materials.
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency in joining furnishing materials at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience
Assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic workplace situations.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant procedures, product and manufacturing specifications.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.