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

MSFFM2006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Hand make timber joints

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFFM2006 - Hand make timber joints
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers joining timber by constructing joints using hand and portable power tools.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.

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

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

Access is required to tools, materials and equipment required to hand make timber joints.

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: Prepare the work
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • Product purpose, furniture style and joint type are identified from workplace documentation
  • Tools, adhesives and fasteners are selected to match the joint type
       
Element: Make joint
  • Cutting and joining lines are marked out to suit joint type
  • Measurements and calculations are checked for accuracy to ensure quality outcomes
  • Timber is joined in accordance with workplace requirements
  • Fasteners and adhesives are used to make joints firm where required
  • Finished joint is checked against quality requirements
       
Element: Finalise operation and maintain equipment
  • Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode
  • Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
  • Off-cuts and unused materials are collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures
  • Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures
       


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

Prepare the work

1.1

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

1.2

Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition

1.3

Product purpose, furniture style and joint type are identified from workplace documentation

1.4

Tools, adhesives and fasteners are selected to match the joint type

2

Make joint

2.1

Cutting and joining lines are marked out to suit joint type

2.2

Measurements and calculations are checked for accuracy to ensure quality outcomes

2.3

Timber is joined in accordance with workplace requirements

2.4

Fasteners and adhesives are used to make joints firm where required

2.5

Finished joint is checked against quality requirements

3

Finalise operation and maintain equipment

3.1

Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode

3.3

Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices

3.4

Off-cuts and unused materials are collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures

3.5

Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures

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:

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

Select appropriate joint types for the furniture item and utilise at least three (3) different adhesive types

Produce a minimum of four (4) different joint types in accordance with industry standards on tolerances with at least two (2) produced substantially by hand operations

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

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

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

Characteristics, properties and selection criteria of adhesives used

Capabilities and limitations of tools used

Matching requirements of adhesives and fasteners to timbers/materials used

Work flow in relation to the furniture items being made or repaired

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

Prepare the work

1.1

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

1.2

Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition

1.3

Product purpose, furniture style and joint type are identified from workplace documentation

1.4

Tools, adhesives and fasteners are selected to match the joint type

2

Make joint

2.1

Cutting and joining lines are marked out to suit joint type

2.2

Measurements and calculations are checked for accuracy to ensure quality outcomes

2.3

Timber is joined in accordance with workplace requirements

2.4

Fasteners and adhesives are used to make joints firm where required

2.5

Finished joint is checked against quality requirements

3

Finalise operation and maintain equipment

3.1

Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode

3.3

Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices

3.4

Off-cuts and unused materials are collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures

3.5

Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures

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.

Joints include:

dowel

mortise and tenon

dovetail

lap joint

biscuit joint

finger joint

housing joint

mitre and bridle joints

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, organisation insurance requirements, environment legislation, and manual handling procedures and relevant regulations

Tools and equipment include:

chisels

mallets

mortise gauges

vernier calipers

vices

dovetail saws

tenon saws

coping saws

planes

files

hand drills

power drills

dowel jigs and power routers

portable biscuit machines

power planers

power saws and power sanders

Adhesives include:

resorcinol formaldehyde

polyurethane

epoxy

cyanoacrylate

Timbers include:

indigenous and overseas timbers

Workplace requirements include:

visual appearance

tolerance

gaps or play in joints and strength

Quality requirements include:

alignment

neatness

firmness and acceptable tolerances

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools

production planning figures

work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawing and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

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
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition 
Product purpose, furniture style and joint type are identified from workplace documentation 
Tools, adhesives and fasteners are selected to match the joint type 
Cutting and joining lines are marked out to suit joint type 
Measurements and calculations are checked for accuracy to ensure quality outcomes 
Timber is joined in accordance with workplace requirements 
Fasteners and adhesives are used to make joints firm where required 
Finished joint is checked against quality requirements 
Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures 
Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode 
Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices 
Off-cuts and unused materials are collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures 
Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSFFM2006 - Hand make timber joints
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Assessment Record Sheet

MSFFM2006 - Hand make timber joints

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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