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 hand and power tools | 1.1 | Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified |
| | 1.2 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work |
| | 1.3 | Sources of, and access to, power supply are recognised |
2 | Select and use hand tools | 2.1 | Hand tools selected are consistent with needs of the job |
| | 2.2 | Selected hand tools are checked for serviceability and safety and any faults reported to supervisor in accordance with enterprise procedures |
| | 2.3 | Equipment is selected to hold or support material for hand tools application where applicable |
| | 2.4 | Material is located and held in position for hand tool application |
| | 2.5 | Hand tools are safely and effectively used according to their intended use |
| | 2.6 | Hand tools are safely located when not in immediate use |
3 | Select and use power tools | 3.1 | Power tools are selected consistent with needs of the job in accordance with conventional work practice |
| | 3.2 | Power tools are visually checked for serviceability/safety in accordance with WHS requirements and any faults reported to supervisor in accordance with enterprise procedures |
| | 3.3 | Equipment is selected to hold or support materials for power tool application as applicable |
| | 3.4 | Material is located and held in position for power tool application as applicable |
| | 3.5 | Power tools are safely and effectively used in application processes |
| | 3.6 | Power tools are switched off and positioned safely when not in use |
4 | Clean up work area and tools | 4.1 | All tools are cleaned, maintained and stored |
| | 4.2 | Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored |
| | 4.3 | Documentation is completed in accordance with enterprise 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
Identify each of the upholstery sector hand and power tools in the Range of Conditions and indicate their applications and limitations
Effectively and safely use the tools in their appropriate role in the workplace environment and maintain and safely store them
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
Types, characteristics, uses, limitations and maintenance requirements of hand tools commonly used in furniture upholstery production
Types, characteristics, uses, limitations and maintenance requirements of power tools commonly used in furniture upholstery production
Workplace safety requirements and WHS legislation
Work flow within the workplace
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 furniture upholstery sector hand and power tools and materials.