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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Read plans and job specifications
   • Job specifications, set-out rods and plans are used to determine the job requirements, including cutting list, dimension, design, quality materials and processes
   • Job components are established according to job specification and workplace procedures
   • Geometry of components are established according to specifications
2. Prepare cutting lists
   • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
   • Cutting list is checked and set out in accordance with workplace procedures, plans and specifications
   • Components are identified and described using common workplace terminology
   • Sizes and tolerance of components are established and documented in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Processing requirements are identified and documented
   • Dimensional allowances for further processing are identified and documented
3. Read and interpret cutting lists
   • Cutting list is read and interpreted in accordance with the job requirements
   • Quantities and dimensions are interpreted
   • Quality standards and waste factors are considered
   • Processing methods are established
   • Processing time is identified

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.
Unit scope includes:	reading of plans and specifications and the preparation of cutting lists for the production of furniture components preparation of cutting lists may be completed by both manual and computer assisted/generated means
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes, 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 the reading of plans and specifications and the preparation of cutting lists competency may be determined in workplaces involved in the manufacture of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and/or furniture components
Materials to be considered include:	solid timber manufactured board metal plastics glass
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

Locate, interpret and apply relevant information

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

Identify materials and tools used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and manufacturers' instructions to:

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain optimum production output and product quality

Interpret production plans and prepare cutting lists on a minimum of four (4) occasions with lists each having at least ten (10) different components and, overall, the lists incorporating four (4) different types of material

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

Characteristics of materials and tooling used and use of products programmed

Identification of equipment, processes and procedures

Pattern techniques for optimising materials

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