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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Complete construction
  3. Finalise operation and maintain equipment

Required Skills

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 with site supervisor other workers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

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

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

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

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate construction problems avoid reworking and avoid wastage

use the limited workplace technology related to this construction including tools equipment materials and measuring devices

Required knowledge

the interpretation of plan representation of furniture design

the preparation of drawingssetouts

workflow in relation to furniture construction

identification of hand andor power tools materials equipment processes and procedures

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical Aspects of Evidence

Interpret work instructions 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

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods equipment or products

achieve required production output and product quality

Adapt or vary furnishing product designs

Construct assemble and finish at least one basic furnishing product from the list in the Range Statement

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource Implications

Access to plans hand andor power tools equipment materials woodworking machinery and a work area

Method of Assessment

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge

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

Context of Assessment

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


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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Basic timber furnishing products may typically include but are not limited to:

occasional and coffee tables

jewellery boxes

tool boxes

CD racks

small cabinets

entertainment units

timber stools and clocks

Unit context

OH&S requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and local safe operating procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Work involves reading and interpreting the project plan, using hand and power tools, operating basic woodworking machinery, applying quality requirements and applying product finishing techniques and materials

Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces or simulated workplaces involved in the manufacture of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture and/or furniture components or a suitably simulated environment

Tools and equipment may include:

measuring tapes or rulers

hammers

mallets

squares

bevels

chisels

planes

hand saws

power saws

cordless drills/screwdrivers

power drills

fixing and joining devices

jigs

clamping devices

pincers

Machines may include:

band saws

cross cut saws

rip saws

panel planers

belt sander

horizontal borers

vertical drill presses

pedestal grinders and hand wood turning lathes

Materials to be used may include but are not limited to:

timber

manufactured board

adhesives

screws

nails

bolts

dowels

metal fasteners

steel

plastics

primers and coating materials

Checking of constructed product is to cover:

squareness

alignment

wind and hardware

fittings and attachments

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

Work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures