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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

This field allows for 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.

Furnishing projects include one (1) or more of the following:

lamp table

hall table

bedside table

occasional table

hat stand

dining chair

writing desk

blanket box

ottoman

Furnishing materials include one (1) more of the following:

types of timber

engineered board

composite materials

upholstery foams

glass

textiles

metal

pre-machined components

Types of hardware include one (1) or more of the following:

hinges

knockdown fittings

handles

screws

staples

nails/upholstery tacks

drawer runners and fixtures

locks

Methods used to join timber and engineered board include one (1) or more of the following:

knock down fittings

nails

screws

gluing

biscuits

timber joints

dowels

dominoes

PPE includes one (1) or more of the following:

safety glasses

face and head protection

protective footwear

protective clothing

respiratory protection

ear protection

gloves

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:

following work instructions, procedures and safe work practices

applying safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of PPE

selecting furnishing materials for the project

selecting furnishing components for the project

determining appropriate joining methods for furnishing materials and components

producing drawings of an assembled project and its components

planning the manufacture of a furnishing project, including all necessary calculations

producing components according to created drawing requirements

assembling project, including using tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner

inspecting finished project against quality requirements

tidying/cleaning work area as appropriate

returning tools, equipment and project items to designated storage areas and/or conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures in a furniture making environment and use of PPE

sources of information on furnishing materials and components

sources of information on furnishing projects

furnishing drawing practices

methods of joining timber and engineered board

need for drawings that others can follow.