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

MSFFM4002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Construct joints for custom furniture

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFFM4002 - Construct joints for custom furniture
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers joining timber by constructing joints using hand and portable power tools. It includes adapting/designing joints that are compatible with the product material, purpose and style of the furniture and supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in the wide variety of furnishing maker operations. The competency applies to a work room and on-site environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a 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 materials and equipment relevant to the design and application of jointing techniques, and specifications and work instructions.
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: Plan and prepare for work
  • Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to constructing joints for custom furniture are verified and complied with
  • Instructions, plans and/or design briefs are read and interpreted to identify furniture joint requirements
  • 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 construction material are identified
  • Joints are identified and type of joint to be used is selected and adapted/designed as necessary
  • Tools, adhesives and fasteners are selected to match the joint type
  • Quality checking procedures are developed and documented for each step in the joint construction process
       
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 features are identified and optimal usage criteria are observed
  • Timber is cut to specification, inspected and prepared for joining
  • Timber is joined in accordance with the job specifications
  • Fasteners and adhesives are used to make joints firm where required
  • Finished joint is checked against quality requirements
       
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

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

Plan and prepare for work

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to constructing joints for custom furniture are verified and complied with

1.2

Instructions, plans and/or design briefs are read and interpreted to identify furniture joint requirements

1.3

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

1.4

Product purpose, furniture style and construction material are identified

1.5

Joints are identified and type of joint to be used is selected and adapted/designed as necessary

1.6

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

1.7

Quality checking procedures are developed and documented for each step in the joint construction process

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 features are identified and optimal usage criteria are observed

2.4

Timber is cut to specification, inspected and prepared for joining

2.5

Timber is joined in accordance with the job specifications

2.6

Fasteners and adhesives are used to make joints firm where required

2.7

Finished joint is checked against quality requirements

3

Finalise the work sequence

3.1

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

3.2

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

3.3

Work area is cleared and waste removed

3.4

Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed

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

Utilise at least three (3) different adhesive types

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate other 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 constructing joints for custom furniture moisture suppressants and barrier systems

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the creation of joints

Types of tools and equipment used in joint construction and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Characteristics and properties of timber being used

Characteristics, properties and selection criteria of adhesives used

Matching requirements of adhesives and fasteners to timbers/materials used

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

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

Plan and prepare for work

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to constructing joints for custom furniture are verified and complied with

1.2

Instructions, plans and/or design briefs are read and interpreted to identify furniture joint requirements

1.3

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

1.4

Product purpose, furniture style and construction material are identified

1.5

Joints are identified and type of joint to be used is selected and adapted/designed as necessary

1.6

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

1.7

Quality checking procedures are developed and documented for each step in the joint construction process

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 features are identified and optimal usage criteria are observed

2.4

Timber is cut to specification, inspected and prepared for joining

2.5

Timber is joined in accordance with the job specifications

2.6

Fasteners and adhesives are used to make joints firm where required

2.7

Finished joint is checked against quality requirements

3

Finalise the work sequence

3.1

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

3.2

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

3.3

Work area is cleared and waste removed

3.4

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.

Joints for custom furniture include:

dowel

mortise and tenon

dovetail

lap joint

biscuit joint

finger joint

housing joint

mitre or bridle joints

Tools and equipment include:

chisels

mallets

mortise gauges

vernier callipers

vices

dovetail saws

tenon saws

coping saws

planes

files

hand and power drills

dowel jigs

power routers

portable biscuit machines

power planers

power saws

power sanders

Materials include:

timber (both indigenous and overseas)

adhesives

fasteners

Adhesives include:

resorcinol formaldehyde

polyurethane

epoxy

cyanoacrylate

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

Procedures include:

work instructions

standard operating procedures

written, verbal or computer-based procedures

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)

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 relevant to constructing joints for custom furniture are verified and complied with 
Instructions, plans and/or design briefs are read and interpreted to identify furniture joint requirements 
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 construction material are identified 
Joints are identified and type of joint to be used is selected and adapted/designed as necessary 
Tools, adhesives and fasteners are selected to match the joint type 
Quality checking procedures are developed and documented for each step in the joint construction process 
Cutting and joining lines are marked out to suit joint type 
Measurements and calculations are checked for accuracy to ensure quality outcomes 
Timber features are identified and optimal usage criteria are observed 
Timber is cut to specification, inspected and prepared for joining 
Timber is joined in accordance with the job specifications 
Fasteners and adhesives are used to make joints firm where required 
Finished joint is checked against quality requirements 
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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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