Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to hand and power tools work orders maintenance systems 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

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite 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 and estimate material requirements

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

use workplace technology related to the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools

Required knowledge

types characteristics uses limitations and maintenance requirements of hand tools commonly used in furniture production

types characteristics uses limitations and maintenance requirements of power tools commonly used in furniture production

workplace safety requirements and OHS legislation

workflow within the workplace

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

Locate and apply relevant information related to hand and power tools

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 tools equipment or products

maintain required production output and product quality

Adopt and carry out correct procedures prior to and during use of the range of hand and power tools stipulated in the range statement

Carry out operator maintenance on hand and power tools including the grinding of

chisels

hard plane blades or irons

drill bits

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource Implications

Furniture making sector hand and power tools Materials used in the manufacturing andor installation of furnishing products

Method of Assessment

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

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts

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

Context of Assessment

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

Hand tools for furniture making are to include, but not be limited to:

Power tools for furniture making are to include, but not be limited to:

Unit scope

Unit context

Fault reporting

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures