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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.

Small furniture item from timber

A small furniture item from timber includes one or more of the following:

small decorative box, with or without a lid

wooden photo album

simple stool/chair

shelving

CD rack

chopping board

simple table

Work instructions

Work instructions include one or more of the following:

job sheets

patterns

plans

drawings and sketches

verbal or illustrated directions from supervisor

number and type of objects to be produced

quality requirements

WHS requirements

environmental requirements

WHS requirements

WHS requirements include one or more of the following:

equipment safety instructions

hazardous and dangerous goods codes

local safe operating procedures

specific workplace rules regarding PPE

Suitable work area

A suitable work area includes one or more of the following:

workbench

desk or table

workshop

shed

floor suitable for layout and assembly

Appropriate tools, equipment and materials

Appropriate tools, equipment and materials include, but are not limited to one or more of the following:

manual saw

jigsaw

hacksaw

clamp

hammer

mallet

screw driver

punch

pliers and pincers

file

miter cutter

90 degree angle

staple gun

paintbrush

rags

measuring tapes/ rulers

spirit level

bevel

chisel

electric saw

electric sander

electric screw driver

power drills

panel laners

horizontal borers

vertical drill presses

pedestal grinders

pencils and marking devices

blades

lathes

timber

manufactured boards

adhesives

screws

nails

bolts

glue

hinges and metal fasteners

steel

plastics

sandpapers

primers

paints and stains

Potential hazards

Potential hazards include one or more of the following:

broken or faulty equipment

unnoticed sharp objects

poor lighting

inadequate ventilation

inadequate attention to the activities of others

electrical shortages and power overload

disorganised or cluttered workspace (poor housekeeping)

poor attention when dealing with tools and equipment

environmental chemicals, heat, dust, noise, gas and oil

Workplace records

Workplace records include one or more of the following:

plant and maintenance records

job cards

check sheets

reporting requirements

documenting equipment and/or material defects

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

equipment booking forms and records

attendance records

Specifications

Specifications include one or more of the following:

measurements and dimensions

shape

joining methods

surface finish, for example paint and varnish

quality standards

materials to be used

Preparing edges and surfaces

Preparing edges and surfaces include one or more of the following:

filing

sanding

bevelling

Joining timber

Joining timber includes one or more of the following:

nails

screws

glue

staples

Rectifying non-conformities

Rectifying non-conformities includes one or more of the following:

disassembly of the furniture item

reshaping, resizing or re-cutting component materials

reassembly

Finishing work

Finishing work includes one or more of the following:

sanding

priming

painting

sealing

staining

decorating

Documentation

Documentation includes one or more of the following:

completing necessary paperwork

communicating with supervisor that you have completed the task

photographing the finished piece

filing necessary paperwork


Performance Evidence

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

construct, assemble and finish at least one (1) basic furniture item from timber

follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment or products

achieve required production output and product quality

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

use hand and power tools and equipment correctly and safely

perform normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be conducted safely and efficiently

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and safety instructions

apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

collect, organise and understand information related to basic plans

use mathematical ideas and techniques for measuring and calculating areas and estimating materials requirements

follow instructions and specifications and ask for help where needed.


Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

workplace procedures and work instructions

quality requirements

terms used in furniture construction

types and uses of tools, equipment and materials

types of plans, drawings and specifications

safety precautions for hazardous materials and equipment

the organisational or workplace structure

evaluation and review procedures

creative thinking techniques

enterprise/site safety and emergency procedures

relevant standards and procedures.