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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare work
   • Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, colour, finish process and required hardware quality
   • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
   • Types of hardware are identified and selected for the work
   • Tools, equipment and accessories for application are identified and checked for safe and effective operation
   • Surfaces are cleaned and prepared to enable accurate colour matching
2. Apply and/or fit and finish
   • Hardware items are laid out/placed in the required design
   • Machinery is used in accordance with workplace procedures, including use of personal protective equipment
   • Joining/securing process is undertaken according to workplace procedures
   • Adhesives are applied according to workplace procedures and/or manufacturer instructions
   • Work is checked against required quality standards
3. 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
   • Unused hardware is collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures
   • Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Hardware includes:	hinges handles drawer-runners metal drawer systems sliding rail systems rotating storage systems and slide-out storage systems
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including 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 in selecting and applying hardware 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
Tools and equipment include:	measuring tapes or rulers levelling devices hammers mallets squares bevels chisels planes hand saws power saws power drills/screwdrivers pneumatic tools, compressor and spray equipment clamps screwdrivers pincers
Materials include:	timber manufactured board hardware consumables cleaning chemicals and materials
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures include:	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

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