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

MSFFM2001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use furniture making sector hand and power tools

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFFM2001 - Use furniture making sector hand and power tools
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers using hand and power tools in applications relating to furniture making.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify hand and power tools
  • Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • Sources of power supply are recognised
       
Element: Select and use hand tools
  • Hand tools selected are consistent with needs of the job, checked for serviceability and safety, and any faults reported to supervisor
  • Equipment is selected to hold or support material for hand tools application where applicable
  • Material is located and held in position for hand tool application
  • Hand tools are safely and effectively used according to their intended use and safely located when not in immediate use
       
Element: Select and use power tools
  • Power tools are selected consistent with needs of the job in accordance with conventional work practice, are visually checked for serviceability and safety in accordance with WHS requirements, and any faults reported to supervisor
  • Equipment is selected to hold or support materials for power tool application as applicable
  • Material is located and held in position for power tool application as applicable
  • Power tools are safely and effectively used in application processes and safely located when not in use
       
Element: Clean up work area and tools
  • All tools are cleaned, maintained and stored
  • Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored
  • Work area is cleared and waste removed
       


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify hand and power tools

1.1

Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.3

Sources of power supply are recognised

2

Select and use hand tools

2.1

Hand tools selected are consistent with needs of the job, checked for serviceability and safety, and any faults reported to supervisor

2.2

Equipment is selected to hold or support material for hand tools application where applicable

2.3

Material is located and held in position for hand tool application

2.4

Hand tools are safely and effectively used according to their intended use and safely located when not in immediate use

3

Select and use power tools

3.1

Power tools are selected consistent with needs of the job in accordance with conventional work practice, are visually checked for serviceability and safety in accordance with WHS requirements, and any faults reported to supervisor

3.2

Equipment is selected to hold or support materials for power tool application as applicable

3.3

Material is located and held in position for power tool application as applicable

3.4

Power tools are safely and effectively used in application processes and safely located when not in use

4

Clean up work area and tools

4.1

All tools are cleaned, maintained and stored

4.2

Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored

4.3

Work area is cleared and waste removed

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify hand and power tools

1.1

Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.3

Sources of power supply are recognised

2

Select and use hand tools

2.1

Hand tools selected are consistent with needs of the job, checked for serviceability and safety, and any faults reported to supervisor

2.2

Equipment is selected to hold or support material for hand tools application where applicable

2.3

Material is located and held in position for hand tool application

2.4

Hand tools are safely and effectively used according to their intended use and safely located when not in immediate use

3

Select and use power tools

3.1

Power tools are selected consistent with needs of the job in accordance with conventional work practice, are visually checked for serviceability and safety in accordance with WHS requirements, and any faults reported to supervisor

3.2

Equipment is selected to hold or support materials for power tool application as applicable

3.3

Material is located and held in position for power tool application as applicable

3.4

Power tools are safely and effectively used in application processes and safely located when not in use

4

Clean up work area and tools

4.1

All tools are cleaned, maintained and stored

4.2

Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored

4.3

Work area is cleared and waste removed

Specifies 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. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Hand tools for furniture making include:

hand planes

chisels

hand saws

spokeshave

hammers (claw, Warrington, tack and ball pein)

mallet

marking-out tools

files

rasps

scraper

screwdrivers and hand drills

Power tools for furniture making include:

drop saw

circular power saw

planer

drill

jig saw

router

trimmer

biscuit machine

brad/nail and staple gun and sanders

Unit scope includes:

individuals to demonstrate skill, accuracy and dexterity in the application of tools to perform work tasks which should include dressing materials, cutting joints, finishing surfaces, cutting straight and compound angles, jointing materials, edge trimming and the basic sharpening of cutting tools

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including 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, manufacturer’ s specifications, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Fault reporting includes:

verbal or written reporting

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

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

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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
Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 
Sources of power supply are recognised 
Hand tools selected are consistent with needs of the job, checked for serviceability and safety, and any faults reported to supervisor 
Equipment is selected to hold or support material for hand tools application where applicable 
Material is located and held in position for hand tool application 
Hand tools are safely and effectively used according to their intended use and safely located when not in immediate use 
Power tools are selected consistent with needs of the job in accordance with conventional work practice, are visually checked for serviceability and safety in accordance with WHS requirements, and any faults reported to supervisor 
Equipment is selected to hold or support materials for power tool application as applicable 
Material is located and held in position for power tool application as applicable 
Power tools are safely and effectively used in application processes and safely located when not in use 
All tools are cleaned, maintained and stored 
Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored 
Work area is cleared and waste removed 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSFFM2001 - Use furniture making sector hand and power tools
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Assessment Record Sheet

MSFFM2001 - Use furniture making sector hand and power tools

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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