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 product purpose, furniture style and joint type, 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 | Select and check tools, equipment and materials prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition |
| 2.2 | Select adhesives and fasteners to match the joint type |
3 | Make simple joint | 3.1 | Comply with work, health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
| 3.2 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with procedures |
| 3.3 | Mark out cutting and joining lines to suit joint type |
| 3.4 | Check measurements and calculations for accuracy to ensure quality outcomes |
| 3.5 | Construct the joints using furniture sector hand and power tools |
| 3.6 | Join timber in accordance with project sheets or work instruction requirements |
| 3.7 | Use fasteners, adhesives and appropriate clamping systems to make joints firm, where required |
| 3.8 | Check finished joint against quality requirements |
4 | Check work area and maintain equipment | 4.1 | Clean equipment and inspect for serviceable condition and store and report faulty and/or defective equipment in accordance with procedures |
| 4.2 | Store or dispose of materials according to procedures |
| 4.3 | 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 making simple timber joints
applying safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of PPE
selecting appropriate joints types for the furniture item and appropriate adhesive types
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
producing a minimum of two (2) different simple timber joints in hardwood and softwood timbers using furniture sector hand and power tool operations
inspecting finished timber joints 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
advantages and disadvantages of hardwood and softwood timbers
types of timber joints and where best utilised
types, characteristics, properties and selection criteria of adhesives used
capabilities, limitations and safety requirements of tools and equipment
matching requirements of adhesives and fasteners to timbers/materials used
assembly process in relation to the timber joint being made.
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 making simple timber joints 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.