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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify job requirements
  2. Prepare for work
  3. Produce work
  4. Complete work

Required Skills

Required skills

Skills required to apply this competency standard in the workplace include

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

complete a basic furniture construction project to specifications

comply with OHampS requirements

correct and safe use of hand tools and power equipment

comply with safety instructions and any OHampS legislation regulations codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

collect organise and understand information related to basic plans

plan and organise activities

use mathematical ideas and techniques for measuring and calculation of areas and estimated materials requirements

ability to follow instructions and specifications and ask for help where needed

Required knowledge

workplace procedures and work instructions

quality requirements

furniture construction terminology

tool equipment and material types and uses

plans drawings and specifications

safety precautions with hazardous materials and equipment

organisational or workplace structure

evaluation and review procedures

creative thinking techniques

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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Knowledge and application of relevant sections of

occupational health and safety legislation statutory legislation

enterprisesite safety procedures

enterprisesite emergency procedures

preparation and planning of work

perform normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be conducted safely and efficiently

relevant standards and procedures

interpret work instructions 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 or others

prevent damage to goods equipment or products

achieve required production output and product quality

adapt or vary furnishing product designs

construct assemble and finish at least one basic furnishing product from the list in the range statement

work effectively with others

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Context of assessment

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

Specific resources required for assessment

Access to plans hand andor power tools equipment materials woodworking machinery and a work area

Access is required to opportunities and appropriate resources to either

carry out a range of suitably simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to work safely usually as part of a holistic assessment involving other competency units andor

participate in actual workplace activities that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to work safely


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.

What can a small furniture item include?

A small furniture item from timber can include:

small decorative box, with or without a lid

wooden photo album

simple stool/ chair

shelving

CD rack

chopping board

simple table.

What are the work instructions?

Work instructions may include:

job sheets

patterns

plans

drawings and sketches

verbal or illustrated directions from supervisor

number and type of objects to be produced

quality requirements.

OH&S requirements

environmental requirements

What can OH&S requirements include?

OH&S requirements may include:

equipment safety instructions

hazardous and dangerous goods codes

local safe operating procedures

specific workplace rules regarding personal protective wear and equipment.

What can a suitable work area include?

A suitable work area may include:

workbench

desk or table

workshop

shed

floor suitable for layout and assembly

What can appropriate tools, equipment and materials include?

Appropriate tools will vary according to the project, but may include:

manual saw

jigsaw

hacksaw

clamp

hammer

mallet

screw driver

punch

pliers and pincers

file

miter cutter

90 degree angle

staple gun

paintbrush

rags

measuring tapes/ rulers

spirit level

bevel

chisel

Appropriate equipment could include:

electric saw

electric sander

electric screw driver

power drills

panel laners

horizontal borers

vertical drill presses

pedestal grinders

pencils and marking devices

blades

lathes

Appropriate materials could include:

timber

manufactured boards

adhesives

screws

nails

bolts

glue

hinges and metal fasteners

steel

plastics

sandpapers

primers

paints and stains.

What potential hazards include?

Potential hazards may include:

broken or faulty equipment

unnoticed sharp objects

poor lighting

inadequate ventilation

inadequate attention to the activities of others

electrical shortages and power overload

disorganised or cluttered workspace (poor housekeeping)

poor attention when dealing with tools and equipment.

environmental chemicals, heat, dust, noise, gas and oil.

What could records include?

Records could include:

plant and maintenance records

job cards

check sheets

reporting requirements

documenting equipment and/or material defects

Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment.

equipment booking forms and records

attendance records.

What could specifications include?

Specifications could include:

measurements and dimensions

shape

joining methods

surface finish, for example paint, varnish etc.

quality standard

materials to be used

What is involved in making sure edges and surfaces are prepared?

Preparing edges and surfaces could include:

filing

sanding

beveling.

What is involved in making sure timber pieces are joined?

Joining timber pieces could include attaching pieces together with:

nails

screws

glue

staples.

What is involved in making sure non-conformities are rectified?

Rectifying non-conformities could involve:

disassembly of the furniture item

reshaping /resizing or re-cutting component materials

reassembly.

What is involved in making sure work is finished?

Finishing work can include:

sanding

priming

painting

sealing

staining

decorating.

What documentation could be relevant?

Documentation could include:

completing necessary paperwork

communicating with supervisor that you have completed the task

photographing the finisher piece

filing necessary paperwork.