Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for assembly
- Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity
- Assembly sequence is planned
- Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Suitable work area is selected for the task
- Tools and equipment suitable to the assembly are selected and checked for safe operation
- Fixing and joining devices are selected in line with work instructions and type of materials to be joined
- Components, hardware, fittings and attachments are collected
- Assemble furniture
- Components are laid out and joined using appropriate fastenings
- Hand and/or power tools are used as required
- Assembled furniture is checked for compliance with specifications
- Doors, drawers, shelves and/or runners are prepared and fitted in accordance with set-out
- Hardware and decorative accessories are applied to specification
- Item is prepared for finishing, including the removal of bruises, scratches, dents and marks
- Work is checked against required standard and non-conforming items rectified
- Finished products are organised and stored in holding area
- 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 re-use or disposal following workplace procedures
- Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures