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

MSFFM4001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Hand carve wood to custom design

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSFFM4001 - Hand carve wood to custom design
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers confirming the design requirements, selecting the wood, hand carving it to custom design and preparing the carving for finishing. It applies to a work room and on-site environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at the highly skilled craftsman or artisan level. 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 significant hand carving requirements, including design brief or specification, a range of optional timbers, and a range of quality carving tools and materials for the preparation of the product for finishing.
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: Confirm the design requirements
  • Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements and instructions relevant to the hand carving of wood are verified and complied with
  • Product design requirements are accessed and confirmed as being feasible
  • Product design requirements are elaborated on as required and documented to enterprise requirements
       
Element: Select and prepare the wood to be hand carved
  • The design requirements in terms of product specification and product usage are analysed and confirmed
  • Wood species to satisfy the product specifications are identified
  • Wood for carving is selected from a detailed analysis and comparison of the product specification and the characteristics, properties and costs of the available wood species
  • Selected wood is prepared for hand carving
       
Element: Select carving tools
  • Carving tools selected are the most appropriate for the job
  • Selected carving tools are checked for serviceability, sharpness, 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: Carve the wood
  • Method and style of wood carving are selected to meet the design requirements and the selected wood
  • Carving patterns are applied to and enfaced on the wood to guide the carving and optimise the use of the wood
  • Carving tools are applied initially to bulk clearances which confirm the wood grain selection and the appropriateness of the tools
  • Carving tools are applied to the precision requirements of the product design
       
Element: Finalise the work sequence
  • The product is prepared for finishing in accordance with the design specification
  • Carving tools are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer specification
  • Work area is cleared and waste removed
  • Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed
       


Evidence Required

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Confirm the design requirements

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements and instructions relevant to the hand carving of wood are verified and complied with

1.2

Product design requirements are accessed and confirmed as being feasible

1.3

Product design requirements are elaborated on as required and documented to enterprise requirements

2

Select and prepare the wood to be hand carved

2.1

The design requirements in terms of product specification and product usage are analysed and confirmed

2.2

Wood species to satisfy the product specifications are identified

2.3

Wood for carving is selected from a detailed analysis and comparison of the product specification and the characteristics, properties and costs of the available wood species

2.4

Selected wood is prepared for hand carving

3

Select carving tools

3.1

Carving tools selected are the most appropriate for the job

3.2

Selected carving tools are checked for serviceability, sharpness, maintenance compliance and safety

3.3

Faults are rectified or passed to qualified persons for rectification

3.4

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

4

Carve the wood

4.1

Method and style of wood carving are selected to meet the design requirements and the selected wood

4.2

Carving patterns are applied to and enfaced on the wood to guide the carving and optimise the use of the wood

4.3

Carving tools are applied initially to bulk clearances which confirm the wood grain selection and the appropriateness of the tools

4.4

Carving tools are applied to the precision requirements of the product design

5

Finalise the work sequence

5.1

The product is prepared for finishing in accordance with the design specification

5.2

Carving tools are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer specification

5.3

Work area is cleared and waste removed

5.4

Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed

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

Interpret product design and locate and apply relevant information

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

Hand carve a minimum of two (2) significant products, including:

the interpretation and necessary adoption of the design specifications

the selection of timber for the carving

the completion of the carving to specification or commercially acceptable standard

the preparation of the products for finishing

Carry out operator maintenance on hand tools, including the grinding and sharpening of a range of knives and chisels

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

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

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to hand carving of wood

Terminology covering hand carving operations and materials

Types, characteristics, used and limitations of timber species for hand carving

Techniques for the design and documentation of specifications for hand carved products

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for hand carving of wood

Types, characteristics, uses, limitations and maintenance requirements of the range of tools used in wood carving

Processes for evaluating the quality of carving tools in terms of specifications, safety, maintainability and commercial reputation

Range of commonly used hand carving techniques

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Workplace safety requirements and WHS legislation

Work flow within the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Confirm the design requirements

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements and instructions relevant to the hand carving of wood are verified and complied with

1.2

Product design requirements are accessed and confirmed as being feasible

1.3

Product design requirements are elaborated on as required and documented to enterprise requirements

2

Select and prepare the wood to be hand carved

2.1

The design requirements in terms of product specification and product usage are analysed and confirmed

2.2

Wood species to satisfy the product specifications are identified

2.3

Wood for carving is selected from a detailed analysis and comparison of the product specification and the characteristics, properties and costs of the available wood species

2.4

Selected wood is prepared for hand carving

3

Select carving tools

3.1

Carving tools selected are the most appropriate for the job

3.2

Selected carving tools are checked for serviceability, sharpness, maintenance compliance and safety

3.3

Faults are rectified or passed to qualified persons for rectification

3.4

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

4

Carve the wood

4.1

Method and style of wood carving are selected to meet the design requirements and the selected wood

4.2

Carving patterns are applied to and enfaced on the wood to guide the carving and optimise the use of the wood

4.3

Carving tools are applied initially to bulk clearances which confirm the wood grain selection and the appropriateness of the tools

4.4

Carving tools are applied to the precision requirements of the product design

5

Finalise the work sequence

5.1

The product is prepared for finishing in accordance with the design specification

5.2

Carving tools are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer specification

5.3

Work area is cleared and waste removed

5.4

Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed

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.

Legislative requirements include:

applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

WHS

the environment

equal employment opportunity (EEO)

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care and heritage

WHS requirements include:

Commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations

organisational safety policies and procedures

the use of personal protective equipment and clothing

firefighting equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including lifting and carrying

Organisational requirements include:

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

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 include:

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

manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

Wood species for carving include:

lime and ash

maple

cherry

English oak

American oak

Japanese oak

walnut

Brazilian mahogany

sycamore

holly

apple

pear

beech

teak

iroko

rosewood

ebony

ramin

blackwood

Preparation of wood for hand carving includes:

confirmation of grain

identification and response to faults

knots and contaminants

cutting of wood to workable size and shape

Carving tools include:

carving knives

chisels (straight and curved)

short bent front bent

spoon bit

back bent

skew

fishtail

spade

parting tool

macaroni (fluterino and backeroni)

palm tools

rasps

rifflers

punches

gouges

venier

router

Tool sharpening includes:

grinding and sharpening using a sandstone wheel or high-speed carborundum stone, a fine oilstone or a fine carving stone

sharpening a carver’s chisel/implement involves sharpening bevels on both sides and rounding off bevels

Methods and styles of wood carving include:

chip carving

relief carving

Scandinavian flat plane

caricature carving

love spoon

treen

whittling

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

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 work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements and instructions relevant to the hand carving of wood are verified and complied with 
Product design requirements are accessed and confirmed as being feasible 
Product design requirements are elaborated on as required and documented to enterprise requirements 
The design requirements in terms of product specification and product usage are analysed and confirmed 
Wood species to satisfy the product specifications are identified 
Wood for carving is selected from a detailed analysis and comparison of the product specification and the characteristics, properties and costs of the available wood species 
Selected wood is prepared for hand carving 
Carving tools selected are the most appropriate for the job 
Selected carving tools are checked for serviceability, sharpness, 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 
Method and style of wood carving are selected to meet the design requirements and the selected wood 
Carving patterns are applied to and enfaced on the wood to guide the carving and optimise the use of the wood 
Carving tools are applied initially to bulk clearances which confirm the wood grain selection and the appropriateness of the tools 
Carving tools are applied to the precision requirements of the product design 
The product is prepared for finishing in accordance with the design specification 
Carving tools are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer specification 
Work area is cleared and waste removed 
Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed 

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