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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for work
  2. Assemble custom furniture
  3. Complete housekeeping

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to work orders basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications coordination of work with site supervisor other workers and customers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate custom furniture assembly problems to avoid rework and wastage

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking work flow interruptions or wastage

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements calculate area and estimate other material requirements

clarify and confirm work instructions

plan work within given task parameters

accept responsibility for given tasks

set monitor and satisfy personal work goals

satisfy the competency requirements for the job

maintain current knowledge of tools and materials

maintain current knowledge of installation techniques

seek learning opportunities

use the limited workplace technology related to assembling custom furniture including tools equipment calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation regulations standards and codes of practice relevant to assembly of custom furniture

organisational and site standards requirements policies and procedures for the assembly of custom furniture

techniques for the assembly fixing and finishing of custom furniture components

characteristics and properties of materials used in furniture components

types characteristics uses limitations and safety requirements of tools and equipment used in assembly operations

types characteristics uses limitations and safety requirements of adhesives and fasteners used in custom furniture assembly

work flow in relation to the furniture items being assembled

problem identification and resolution

environmental protection requirements

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Comply with legislation regulations standards codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for assembling custom furniture

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment products and materials including use of personal protective equipment

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection practices to

prevent damage to goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

Assemble and prepare for finishing a minimum of three different and significant custom furniture products

Utilise at least three different adhesive types

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge other than confirmatory questions will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available

workplace location or simulated workplace

realistic assembly requirement involving three significant products

materials and equipment relevant to assembling custom furniture

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other related units of competency

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative requirements

are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation.

Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage

OHS requirements

are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures

requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, First Aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, control of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying

Organisational requirements

may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Custom furniture

is defined as one-off manufacture in response to specific customer requirements. It does not include variations or modification to a production line item

may include, but is not limited to wall units, vanity units, kitchen cabinets, side-boards/buffets, drawer units, display cabinets, counters, tables, beds

Instructions

workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment

workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, specifications, drawings and designs for custom furniture item

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications

manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

Tools and equipment

may include but is not limited to clamps, winding sticks, measuring tapes or rules, hammers, mallets, squares and presses

Materials

may include timber (both indigenous and overseas), adhesives, screws, nails, dowels, metal fasteners, knockdown fittings, glass, decorative finishes and abrasive paper