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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work
   • Custom job requirements, including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity, are determined from job request and customer specifications
   • Construction and assembly sequence are 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
   • Preparatory drawings and set-outs for tasks are completed
   • Cutting list for components is developed
   • Materials are selected following work instructions
   • Tools and equipment suitable for construction are identified and checked for safe and effective operation
2. Complete construction
   • Materials are set out and prepared according to work instructions and components are marked according to industry practices
   • Tools, machines and equipment are used in accordance with safety requirements and manufacturer specifications
   • Materials are bent and formed in accordance with the plan
   • Components are manufactured and checked against set-outs for tolerances, fit and accuracy
3. Assemble custom furniture
   • Components are assembled and checked against set-outs for accuracy, fit, twist and distortion
   • Doors, drawers and shelves are assembled and fitted
   • Hardware and decorative accessories are applied to specification
   • Product is prepared for final finish, including the removal of bruises, scratches, dents and marks
   • Product is checked against plans at identified checkpoints and customer acceptance determined
4. 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.
Custom furniture includes:	one-off manufacture in response to specific customer requirements. It does not include variations or modification to a production line item. It covers: wall units vanity units kitchen cabinets sideboards/buffets drawer units display cabinets counters tables beds
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 involves reading and interpreting plans, customer liaison, developing set-outs, using hand and/or power tools, equipment and operating woodworking machinery competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of solid timber domestic furniture, commercial furniture and/or furniture components
Material bending and forming techniques include:	steam and bend machined curves
Tools and equipment include:	measuring tapes or rulers hammers mallets squares bevels chisels planes hand saws power saws portable routers and trimmers power drills/screwdrivers pneumatic tools, compressor and spray equipment hoses clamps screwdrivers and pincers
Machines include:	band saws cross-cut saws mitre saws panel and rip saws surface planers panel planers shaping machines and jigs sanders horizontal borers vertical drill presses dovetailers pedestal grinders wood-turning lathes veneer guillotines and presses
Materials include:	timber adhesives screws nails dowels metal fasteners knock-down fittings glass decorative finishes and abrasive paper
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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Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling practices for equipment, products and materials

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment or products

maintain required production output and product quality

Produce one (1) significant furniture item to customer specifications in terms of dimensions, materials, function and aesthetics using:

custom-developed machining processes and outcomes

custom development and completion of assembly techniques and processes

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

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Knowledge Evidence

Types, characteristics, uses and limitations of materials most common to furniture production

Interpretation of plan representation of furniture design

Preparation of drawings/set-outs/rods

Identification of hand and/or power tools, materials, equipment, processes and procedures

Work flow in relation to furniture production

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