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 processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Construct a minimum of two furniture products which are to include:

a table with a drawer, and

a chair with shaped and angled components

and require the jointing processes listed in the Range Statement

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Resource Implications

Access to plans, hand and/or power tools, equipment, woodworking machinery, materials, 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 should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other 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, 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 and estimate material requirements

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

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

Required knowledge

the interpretation of plan representation of furniture design

the preparation of drawings/set-outs/rods

the types, characteristics, properties and limitations of timber used in furniture construction

material selection and structural standards

application of ergonomic principles and guidelines to furniture construction

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 to be constructed using the leg and rail method may include:

dining

occasional

hall and side tables

dining and occasional chairs

and cabinets

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

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

Unit scope

Work involves reading and interpreting plans, developing set-outs, using static machines, using hand and power tools to construct furniture using traditional jointing methods (mortise and tenon, mitre, dowel and bridle)

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

measuring tapes or rulers

hammers

mallets

squares

bevels

chisels

planes

hand saws

power saws

cordless drills/screwdrivers

power drills

fixing and jointing devices

pneumatic tools

jigs

clamps and pincers

Machines may include, but are not limited to:

band saws

cross cut saws

jig saws

panel and rip saws

surface planers

panel planers

belt sanders

horizontal borers

vertical drill presses

furniture mortise and tenoner

dovetailers

pedestal grinders

wood turning lathes

veneer guillotines and presses

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

timber

manufactured board

adhesives

screws

nails

dowels

knock down fittings

Checking of constructed product is to cover:

squareness

parallel

twist

and distortion and product faults

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