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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for base assembly
  2. Assemble base components
  3. Identify quality requirements
  4. Clean work area/s 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 other material requirements

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

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

Required knowledge

the interpretation of plan representation of base design

identification of hand andor power tools materials equipment processes and procedures

workflow in relation to base 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 relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment and 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

Assemble base components to construct at least one sprung base unit

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Resource implications

Access to plans hand andor power tools equipment materials jigs appropriate machinery and a suitable 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 will generally 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.

Unit scope

This unit covers the assembly of components for the construction of bases for mattresses. It includes the use of timber platforms, stabilising spring, coil springs, grid wires, foam, padding and border wire

Unit context

Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OHS legislation, environmental legislation, workplace procedures and relevant health regulations

Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the assembly of bases for mattresses

Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of mattresses, bases and furniture components

Personal protective equipment

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

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

measuring tapes or rules

scissors

staple gun

pincers

long-nose pliers

hammers

mallets

squares

bevels

chisels

plane

hand saws

power saws

power drills/screwdrivers

clamps and screwdrivers

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

timber

manufactured board

fabrics

grid wires

glues

screws

nails

dowels

coil springs

foam

padding

stabilising springs

border wire

Assembled base specification checks are to include:

alignment and squareness

correct number and fitting of fasteners

hardware

fittings and attachments and conformity to work instruction and quality requirements

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

Manufacturer specifications and operational procedures