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 other material requirements

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate problems avoid reworking and 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 mattress and base production

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

workplace safety requirements and OHS legislation

workflow procedures 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 and others

prevent damage to goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Adopt and carry out correct procedures prior to and during use of hand and power tools

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource Implications

Mattress and base sector hand and power tools materials used in the manufacturing and installation of furnishing products

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 should 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

Unit context

Hand tools for mattress and base making are to include:

Hand tools for mattress and base making may also include:

Power tools for mattress and base making are to include:

Power tools for mattress and base may also include:

Fault reporting

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures