Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

LMFFDT4016A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Select, use and maintain hand tools for the creation of custom furniture

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency LMFFDT4016A - Select, use and maintain hand tools for the creation of custom furniture
Description This unit covers the competency to select and use hand tools in applications relating to the custom furniture making sector of the furnishing industry. It also includes the manufacture of specialist hand tools to support unique functions.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in the wide variety of furniture maker operations. The competency applies to a work room and on site environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at the highly skilled craftsman or artisan level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the individual's job and authority.This unit requires employability skills in planning and organising, technology use and problem solving in order to correctly select hand tools for specific woodwork operations. Communication skills are used to access and interpret work requirements and self management is applied to ensure ongoing performance of tools is maintained.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify hand tools
  • Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements relevant to the selection and use of hand tools are verified and complied with
  • Type and range of hand tools, their functions, manufacturing specifications and quality reputations are identified and researched
       
Element: Select hand tools
  • Hand tools most appropriate for the job are selected
  • Selected hand tools are checked for serviceability, precision settings, maintenance compliance and safety
  • Faults are rectified or passed to qualified persons for rectification
  • Equipment is selected to hold or support material for hand tools application where applicable
       
Element: Manufacture specialist hand tools
  • The need for specialist hand tools is established after full research and discounting of existing capabilities and availabilities
  • The design of the specialist tool is completed and verified
  • The material for the specialist tool is selected after full consideration of the functions and the material options
  • The specialist tool is manufactured to specification
  • The specialist tool is tested and modified to satisfy the function
  • Design specifications are documented and retained in the enterprise filing systems
       
Element: Use hand tools
  • Hand tools are safely located when not in immediate use
  • Material is located and held in position for hand tool application
  • Hand tools safety requirements are complied with throughout the operation
  • The full capability of the hand tool is professionally applied and adjusted to achieve the required specificity of outcome
  • Mid-operation maintenance is carried out to ensure continuing achievement of specified outcomes
       
Element: Clean up work area and tools
  • All tools are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturers' specification
  • Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored
  • Work area is cleared and waste removed
  • Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for the use of hand tools

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

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

Locate and apply relevant information related to hand tools

Adopt and carry out correct procedures prior to and during use of the range of hand tools stipulated in the Range Statement

Design and manufacture one specialist hand tool for a specified production function

Tune and sharpen:

chisels

hard planes

spokeshaves

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

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

range of quality hand tools and support documentation

a legitimate specialist hand tool requirement

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other hand tools related units of competency

Guidance information for assessment


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

interpret and apply technical and quality information in the identification, selection and maintenance of commercially superior hand tools

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

use pre-checking and inspection techniques which relate to the use of hand tools to avoid re-work and wastage

identify the most appropriate tool, the setting specifications and the methods for maintaining the high precision needs throughout the work sequence

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

design and manufacture specialist hand tools required for unique but repetitive tasks/functions

plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

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

clarify and confirm work instructions

plan work within given task parameters

accept responsibility for given tasks

set, monitor and satisfy personal work goals

satisfy the competency requirements for the job

maintain current knowledge of tools and materials

seek learning opportunities

use the limited workplace technology related to the selection and high precision use of hand tools.

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to use of hand tools

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for use of hand tools

types, characteristics, uses, limitations and maintenance requirements of the range of hand tools used in furniture production

manufacturing specifications for hand tools

processes for evaluating the quality of hand tools in terms of specifications, safety, maintainability and commercial reputation

established communication channels and protocols

techniques for the design of specialised hand tools and the manufacturer of one-off tools

problem identification and resolution

workplace safety requirements and OHS legislation

work flow within the workplace

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative requirements

are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation

requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage

OHS requirements

are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures

requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, First Aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, control of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying

Organisational requirements

may include but not be limited to 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, OHS, emergency and evacuation, 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)

Instructions

may include but not be limited to workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment, production planning figures, workplace instructions including job sheets, plans, specifications, drawings and designs, workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications, and manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

Hand tools

may include, but not be limited to hand planes, chisels, hand saws, spokeshave, hammer, mallet, marking-out tools, files, rasps, scraper, screwdrivers, hand drill, straight edges, knives, clamps, steel/bronze wool, sand paper, brushes, stone, whetstone and grinder

Fault reporting

may be verbal or written

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements relevant to the selection and use of hand tools are verified and complied with 
Type and range of hand tools, their functions, manufacturing specifications and quality reputations are identified and researched 
Hand tools most appropriate for the job are selected 
Selected hand tools are checked for serviceability, precision settings, maintenance compliance and safety 
Faults are rectified or passed to qualified persons for rectification 
Equipment is selected to hold or support material for hand tools application where applicable 
The need for specialist hand tools is established after full research and discounting of existing capabilities and availabilities 
The design of the specialist tool is completed and verified 
The material for the specialist tool is selected after full consideration of the functions and the material options 
The specialist tool is manufactured to specification 
The specialist tool is tested and modified to satisfy the function 
Design specifications are documented and retained in the enterprise filing systems 
Hand tools are safely located when not in immediate use 
Material is located and held in position for hand tool application 
Hand tools safety requirements are complied with throughout the operation 
The full capability of the hand tool is professionally applied and adjusted to achieve the required specificity of outcome 
Mid-operation maintenance is carried out to ensure continuing achievement of specified outcomes 
All tools are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturers' specification 
Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored 
Work area is cleared and waste removed 
Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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