Assessor Resource

MSMPCII296
Make a small furniture item from timber

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to make a small timber furniture item in accordance with the requirements of an established design. The unity of competency applies in a simulated or trial manufacturing environment where there is a high degree of direct supervision. The work may or may not involve electrical machinery.

This unit of competency applies to learners seeking practical skills that are relevant and useful to the area in which the learner hopes to gain employment, is currently working, and/or as a pathway to further study.

This unit of competency applies to a learning and assessment environment where access to normal production operations is not available. Typically this will be a VET in Schools delivery environment but it may be another simulated or trial manufacturing environment where a high degree of supervision exists. Students may be on work placement.

The unit of competency should be applied to a specific 'project' or task which has a defined beginning, middle and end, occurs over an extended period of time, and is relevant to the furniture manufacturing industry.

When delivered/assessed as part of a qualification the unit must be customised to ensure its relevance to real or simulated work activities and related workplaces.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


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

Identify job requirements

1.1

Identify specifications for a small furniture item from work instructions

1.2

Interpret the design to determine tools, equipment and materials, space and work health and safety (WHS) requirements

1.3

Identify the cutting, joining and finishing requirements

2

Prepare for work

2.1

Select a suitable work area for the task

2.2

Prepare the work area to meet WHS and ergonomic requirements

2.3

Select appropriate tools, equipment and materials, including personal protective equipment (PPE), in accordance with specifications

2.4

Clean, check and adjust equipment and machinery in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Identify potential hazards associated with the use of tools, equipment and materials, and take appropriate safety precautions and/or report to supervisor

2.6

Keep records in accordance with workplace requirements

3

Produce work

3.1

Cut timber according to specifications and WHS requirements

3.2

Prepare edges and surfaces according to specifications and WHS requirements

3.3

Join timber pieces according to item specifications and WHS requirements

3.4

Check work against specifications at the identified checkpoints

3.5

Rectify any non-conformity with required specifications and quality standards

3.6

Finish work according to specifications and quality standards

4

Complete work

4.1

Check completed work against specifications and quality standards

4.2

Return unused materials to storage, and dispose of waste and scrap following workplace procedures

4.3

Clean the work area and return the tools and equipment to storage

4.4

Complete and file documentation following workplace procedures and communicate with the supervisor

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and demonstrate the ability to:

construct, assemble and finish at least one (1) basic furniture item from timber

follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment or products

achieve required production output and product quality

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

use hand and power tools and equipment correctly and safely

perform normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be conducted safely and efficiently

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and safety instructions

apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

collect, organise and understand information related to basic plans

use mathematical ideas and techniques for measuring and calculating areas and estimating materials requirements

follow instructions and specifications and ask for help where needed.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

workplace procedures and work instructions

quality requirements

terms used in furniture construction

types and uses of tools, equipment and materials

types of plans, drawings and specifications

safety precautions for hazardous materials and equipment

the organisational or workplace structure

evaluation and review procedures

creative thinking techniques

enterprise/site safety and emergency procedures

relevant standards and procedures.

Assessment should occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

This unit must always be assessed holistically in conjunction with other units of competency that form part of a specified job function.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Performance must be demonstrated consistently over a period of time.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Assessors must:

as a minimum, satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements

have vocational competency in the manufacturing 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 manufacturing industry.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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

Identify job requirements

1.1

Identify specifications for a small furniture item from work instructions

1.2

Interpret the design to determine tools, equipment and materials, space and work health and safety (WHS) requirements

1.3

Identify the cutting, joining and finishing requirements

2

Prepare for work

2.1

Select a suitable work area for the task

2.2

Prepare the work area to meet WHS and ergonomic requirements

2.3

Select appropriate tools, equipment and materials, including personal protective equipment (PPE), in accordance with specifications

2.4

Clean, check and adjust equipment and machinery in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Identify potential hazards associated with the use of tools, equipment and materials, and take appropriate safety precautions and/or report to supervisor

2.6

Keep records in accordance with workplace requirements

3

Produce work

3.1

Cut timber according to specifications and WHS requirements

3.2

Prepare edges and surfaces according to specifications and WHS requirements

3.3

Join timber pieces according to item specifications and WHS requirements

3.4

Check work against specifications at the identified checkpoints

3.5

Rectify any non-conformity with required specifications and quality standards

3.6

Finish work according to specifications and quality standards

4

Complete work

4.1

Check completed work against specifications and quality standards

4.2

Return unused materials to storage, and dispose of waste and scrap following workplace procedures

4.3

Clean the work area and return the tools and equipment to storage

4.4

Complete and file documentation following workplace procedures and communicate with the supervisor

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.

Small furniture item from timber

A small furniture item from timber includes one or more of the following:

small decorative box, with or without a lid

wooden photo album

simple stool/chair

shelving

CD rack

chopping board

simple table

Work instructions

Work instructions include one or more of the following:

job sheets

patterns

plans

drawings and sketches

verbal or illustrated directions from supervisor

number and type of objects to be produced

quality requirements

WHS requirements

environmental requirements

WHS requirements

WHS requirements include one or more of the following:

equipment safety instructions

hazardous and dangerous goods codes

local safe operating procedures

specific workplace rules regarding PPE

Suitable work area

A suitable work area includes one or more of the following:

workbench

desk or table

workshop

shed

floor suitable for layout and assembly

Appropriate tools, equipment and materials

Appropriate tools, equipment and materials include, but are not limited to one or more of the following:

manual saw

jigsaw

hacksaw

clamp

hammer

mallet

screw driver

punch

pliers and pincers

file

miter cutter

90 degree angle

staple gun

paintbrush

rags

measuring tapes/ rulers

spirit level

bevel

chisel

electric saw

electric sander

electric screw driver

power drills

panel laners

horizontal borers

vertical drill presses

pedestal grinders

pencils and marking devices

blades

lathes

timber

manufactured boards

adhesives

screws

nails

bolts

glue

hinges and metal fasteners

steel

plastics

sandpapers

primers

paints and stains

Potential hazards

Potential hazards include one or more of the following:

broken or faulty equipment

unnoticed sharp objects

poor lighting

inadequate ventilation

inadequate attention to the activities of others

electrical shortages and power overload

disorganised or cluttered workspace (poor housekeeping)

poor attention when dealing with tools and equipment

environmental chemicals, heat, dust, noise, gas and oil

Workplace records

Workplace records include one or more of the following:

plant and maintenance records

job cards

check sheets

reporting requirements

documenting equipment and/or material defects

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

equipment booking forms and records

attendance records

Specifications

Specifications include one or more of the following:

measurements and dimensions

shape

joining methods

surface finish, for example paint and varnish

quality standards

materials to be used

Preparing edges and surfaces

Preparing edges and surfaces include one or more of the following:

filing

sanding

bevelling

Joining timber

Joining timber includes one or more of the following:

nails

screws

glue

staples

Rectifying non-conformities

Rectifying non-conformities includes one or more of the following:

disassembly of the furniture item

reshaping, resizing or re-cutting component materials

reassembly

Finishing work

Finishing work includes one or more of the following:

sanding

priming

painting

sealing

staining

decorating

Documentation

Documentation includes one or more of the following:

completing necessary paperwork

communicating with supervisor that you have completed the task

photographing the finished piece

filing necessary paperwork

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and demonstrate the ability to:

construct, assemble and finish at least one (1) basic furniture item from timber

follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment or products

achieve required production output and product quality

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

use hand and power tools and equipment correctly and safely

perform normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be conducted safely and efficiently

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and safety instructions

apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

collect, organise and understand information related to basic plans

use mathematical ideas and techniques for measuring and calculating areas and estimating materials requirements

follow instructions and specifications and ask for help where needed.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

workplace procedures and work instructions

quality requirements

terms used in furniture construction

types and uses of tools, equipment and materials

types of plans, drawings and specifications

safety precautions for hazardous materials and equipment

the organisational or workplace structure

evaluation and review procedures

creative thinking techniques

enterprise/site safety and emergency procedures

relevant standards and procedures.

Assessment should occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

This unit must always be assessed holistically in conjunction with other units of competency that form part of a specified job function.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Performance must be demonstrated consistently over a period of time.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Assessors must:

as a minimum, satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements

have vocational competency in the manufacturing 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 manufacturing industry.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify specifications for a small furniture item from work instructions 
Interpret the design to determine tools, equipment and materials, space and work health and safety (WHS) requirements 
Identify the cutting, joining and finishing requirements 

Forms

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