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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare the work
  2. Layout and prepare materials
  3. Join timber
  4. 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 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 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 installation problems avoid reworking and avoid wastage

use the limited workplace technology related to the installation of underlay and gripper strips including tools equipment calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

types characteristics including cupping expansion twisting bowing spring and grain direction uses and limitations of timbers

the interpretation of plan representation of furniture design

joining techniques and their effect on timbers

types of sawing methods including back sawn and quarter sawn and the impact of these on joining

preparation of drawingssetouts

identification of hand andor power tools materials equipment processes and procedures

workflow in relation to furniture production

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 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

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Join at least four solid timber tops of a minimum of three sections and using a minimum of four different widening joints

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 joining and finishing materials woodworking machinery and a work area

Method of Assessment

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

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

Assessment should be conducted over time and may be 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 process 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.

Joining techniques are to cover widening joints, including the following edge joining methods:

butt, dowel

moulded edge joint (finger-joint, tongue in groove, zig-zag)

biscuit joint

slip-tongue joint

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 requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in joining solid timber

Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and/or furniture components

Machines may include:

panel saw

cross-cut saw

rip saw

surface planers

panel planer

spindle moulder

sanders and vertical and horizontal drills

Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:

measuring tapes or rulers

hammers

mallets

squares

bevels

chisels

planes

hand saws

power saws

power drills

biscuit machines

pneumatic tools

dowel jigs

hoses

clamps and pincers

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

solid timber

plywoods

adhesives

abrasives and cleaning materials

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 and operation of tools and equipment

Workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications

Manufacturers' instructions for the use of equipment and materials