Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare the work
- Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including: design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity
- Construction sequence are planned
- Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process
- Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Suitable work area is selected for the task
- Tools and equipment suitable for construction are identified and checked for safe and effective operation
- Layout and prepare materials
- Construct and apply decorative surfaces
- Material is cut to size and required thickness
- Materials are laid out in the required design
- Machinery is used in accordance with workplace procedures, including use of personal protective equipment
- Items are cut to requirements
- Joining process is undertaken according to workplace procedures
- Adhesives are applied according to workplace procedures and/or manufacturers' instructions
- Work is checked against required quality standards
- Any non-conformity with the required quality standards is rectified
- Finalise operation and maintain equipment
- Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
- Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode
- Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
- Off-cuts and unused materials are collected and stored for reuse or disposal following workplace procedures
- Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures