The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical Aspects of 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:

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Assemble at least two items of production furniture, one of manufactured board and one of solid timber construction, with each featuring:

a door

a drawer and

shelving

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource Implications

Access to plans, hand and/or power tools, equipment, materials, cauls and jigs, woodworking machinery, and a work area.

Method of Assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency.

Context of Assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

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

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

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

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

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate installation problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage

use the limited workplace technology related to the assembly including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

the interpretation of plan representation of furniture design

the preparation of drawings/set-outs

identification of hand and/or power tools, materials, equipment, processes and procedures

workflow in relation to furniture production

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Furniture may include but is not limited to:

wall units

vanity units

kitchen cabinets

side-boards/buffets

drawer units

display cabinets

counters

tables

beds and clocks

Unit context

OH&S requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code 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 skills in the assembly of furniture

Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and/or furniture components

Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:

measuring tapes or rulers

hammers

mallets

squares

bevels

chisels

planes

hand saws

power saws

power drills/screwdrivers

pneumatic tools

clamps

screwdrivers

pincers

Materials to be used may include, but are not limited to:

timber

manufactured board

glass

alloys

adhesives

screws

nails

dowels

knock-down fittings

metal fasteners and associated hardware

Assembled furniture checking process is to cover:

alignment and squareness

correct number and fitting of fasteners

hardware, fittings and attachments, and

conformity to work instruction and quality requirements

Storage of assembled furniture must ensure that:

there is no obstruction to traffic

products are not damaged in storage

incompatible items are not stored together, and

products are arranged to match the sequence of work

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

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

Manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures