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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Complete construction
  3. Finalise the work sequence

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.

Curved components include:

curved timber components produced by:

laminating

coopering

steam bending

saw kerfing

Shaped components include:

timber shaped by hand or static machine tools

Instructions include:

workplace instructions regarding techniques, materials, tools and equipment required in the production of curved and shaped components for custom furniture

workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment

workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, specifications, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications

manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

Materials include:

timber

plywood

medium density fibreboard (MDF)

veneer

plastic laminate

sheet metal

adhesives

screws

nails

dowels

decorative finishes

abrasive paper

finishing materials

Tools and equipment include:

measuring tapes or rules

hammers

mallets

squares

bevels

chisels

planes

hand and power saws

power drills/screwdrivers

pneumatic tools, compressor and spray equipment

clamps

screwdrivers

pincers

rasps

Machines include:

band saws

cross-cut saws

mitre saws

panel and rip saws

surface planers

panel planers

belt sanders

horizontal borers

vertical drill presses

dove-tailers

pedestal grinders

wood-turning lathes

veneer guillotines

presses

Material bending, forming and shaping techniques include:

steam ending

laminating

coopering

saw kerfing

hand shaping

machine shaping

WHS requirements include:

Commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations

organisational safety policies and procedures

the use of personal protective equipment and clothing

firefighting equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including lifting and carrying

Procedures include:

work instructions

standard operating procedures

verbal, written or computer-based procedures

Organisational requirements include:

legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

ethical standards

recording and reporting

access and equity principles and practices

equipment use, maintenance and storage

environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Performance Evidence

Interpret work order 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:

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

Produce a minimum of six (6) significant timber curved components, five (5) from solid timber and one (1) using ply:

one (1) involving shaping from solid timber using hand techniques

one (1) involving shaping from solid timber using machine techniques

one (1) involving laminating

one (1) involving use of heat/steam

one (1) involving other techniques

items must demonstrate appropriate design, use of materials and strength for purpose

Conduct operator maintenance on machines and related tools and equipment

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

Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the production of curved and shaped components for custom furniture

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the production of curved and shaped components for custom furniture

Techniques for timber bending, forming and shaping

Types, characteristics, uses, limitations and maintenance requirements of solid timbers commonly used in furniture production

Types, characteristics, uses and limitations on hand and power tools used in timber bending, forming and shaping

Interpretation of plan representations of furniture design

Techniques for the preparation of drawings/set-outs/rods and geometrical concepts

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Work flow within the workplace