Assessor Resource

MSFFP2007
Identify materials used in furnishing production

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit specifies the competency required to identify materials and their properties used in production of furnishing goods.

It is designed for use in a pre-employment skills introduction program and is suitable for use in institutional-based vocational programs. Skills development will take place under direct supervision.

This unit is not to be used in a traineeship or apprenticeship training program or associated qualifications. It is only to be used in pre-employment programs and carries no credit towards apprenticeship/trade and other qualification types in manufacturing and furnishings.

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

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Evidence Required

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Identify materials used in furnishing production

1.1

Research and identify types and sources of materials used in making of furniture and furnishings

1.2

Identify characteristics of materials and describe advantages of those materials to each other

1.3

Identify generic and trade names for materials

1.4

Identify the workplace, health and safety (WHS) considerations for materials used in furniture production

2

Determine uses of materials for production of furnishing goods

2.1

Determine uses of materials for furniture production

2.2

Determine handling and care requirements for furniture materials

2.3

Identify the types of common problems and faults of materials

3

Determine performance of materials used in furnishing production

3.1

Determine physical properties of materials

3.2

Identify and describe performance characteristics of materials

3.3

Interpret types of surface finishes used on materials

4

Identify common faults, problems and surface defects of materials

4.1

Identify common faults, problems and surface defects of materials

4.2

Interpret possible causes for common faults, problems and surface defects

4.3

Identify workplace quality practices relating to faults, problems and surface defects

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 identifying a range of materials used in furniture production

identifying a minimum of three (3) different types of material used within the furnishing industry, including their characteristics, physical properties and performance characteristics

identifying common faults, problems and surface defects of materials

maintaining accurate records.

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

generic and common trade names of materials used in furniture production

handling procedures for materials

material characteristics on a range of materials

performance characteristics

common faults, problems and defects

quality standards and practices

safety and environmental aspects of relevant production and assembly processes

relevant federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements

recording and reporting procedures.

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 identifying materials used in furniture production, 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 associated with this unit.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Identify materials used in furnishing production

1.1

Research and identify types and sources of materials used in making of furniture and furnishings

1.2

Identify characteristics of materials and describe advantages of those materials to each other

1.3

Identify generic and trade names for materials

1.4

Identify the workplace, health and safety (WHS) considerations for materials used in furniture production

2

Determine uses of materials for production of furnishing goods

2.1

Determine uses of materials for furniture production

2.2

Determine handling and care requirements for furniture materials

2.3

Identify the types of common problems and faults of materials

3

Determine performance of materials used in furnishing production

3.1

Determine physical properties of materials

3.2

Identify and describe performance characteristics of materials

3.3

Interpret types of surface finishes used on materials

4

Identify common faults, problems and surface defects of materials

4.1

Identify common faults, problems and surface defects of materials

4.2

Interpret possible causes for common faults, problems and surface defects

4.3

Identify workplace quality practices relating to faults, problems and surface defects

This field allows for 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.

PPE includes one (1) or more of the following:

safety glasses

face and head protection

protective footwear

protective clothing

respiratory protection

ear protection

gloves

Furnishing goods include two (2) or more of the following:

furniture

picture frames

upholstery

decorative glass

curtains

textile product components

Materials include three (3) or more of the following:

timber, including:

hardwood

softwood

engineered wood product

composite materials, including:

medium density fibre board (MDF)

particleboard

engineered boards

plywood

plastics

metals, including:

aluminium

brass

lead

steel

adhesives and chemicals, including:

polyurethane adhesives

rubber cement

PVA

urea formaldehyde

solvent-based spray finishes

solvent-based emulsions

fabrics, including:

canvas

satin

silk

taffeta

webbing

Characteristics include one (1) or more of the following:

stretch

size

natural features including:

fiddle back

ribbon

medullary rays

grain

colour

substance

properties and uses of different types of materials

Performance characteristics include one (1) or more of the following:

stretch

abrasion

durability

elasticity

insulation

noise absorption

strength

fire resistance

Faults, problems or defects include one (1) or more of the following:

marks

loose knots

gum vein

drying checks

felling shakes

colour

stains

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 identifying a range of materials used in furniture production

identifying a minimum of three (3) different types of material used within the furnishing industry, including their characteristics, physical properties and performance characteristics

identifying common faults, problems and surface defects of materials

maintaining accurate records.

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

generic and common trade names of materials used in furniture production

handling procedures for materials

material characteristics on a range of materials

performance characteristics

common faults, problems and defects

quality standards and practices

safety and environmental aspects of relevant production and assembly processes

relevant federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements

recording and reporting procedures.

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 identifying materials used in furniture production, 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 associated with this unit.

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.
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Observation Checklist

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