This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in the wide variety of furnishing technology operations. The competency applies to an on-site environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a post-trade and small business proprietor level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the individual's job and authority.

This unit requires the application of employability skills associated with self management to assess and apply principles of OHS to operations. Communication skills are required to interpret and understand what is required to provide a safe workplace for self and others. Teamwork skills are required to understand the impact of own performance on the safety of others.

This unit also requires the ability to use initiative and enterprise and problem solving strategies to identify and act upon hazards and risks within the workplace, and learning skills to participate in OHS related training.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify and interpret operational and environmental information

1.1. Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements relevant to the establishment and maintenance of a safe work environment are verified and complied with

1.2. Instructions and plans are read and interpreted to identify the process which will be undertaken to complete work tasks

1.3. Tools and equipment to be used are identified and their operating characteristics and safety requirements are analysed

1.4. The furnishing materials to be used are identified and their characteristics analysed

2. Identify hazards

2.1. Work area conditions are analysed to identify and recognise potential hazards

2.2. Relevant safety systems information is accessed and analysed to eliminate situations covered by existing and adequate procedures

2.3. The type and scope of unresolved hazards and their likely impact are recognised

3. Assess risk

3.1. Likelihood of the event happening is considered and determined

3.2. Consequence if the event should occur is evaluated and determined

3.3. Risk level (likelihood and consequence combined) is considered and determined

4. Identify and decide on risk treatment

4.1. Range of treatments which may eliminate or minimise the risk are identified

4.2. All possible options for resolution of the problem and dealing with the risk are identified and considered

4.3. Feasible options are subject to detailed analysis including the identification of resource requirements

4.4. Most appropriate treatment for dealing with the situation is selected

5. Implement the risk treatment

5.1. The course of action and treatment is planned and prepared in detail

5.2. Resources required for the treatment are acquired or obtained

5.3. Safety information and procedures are accessed and applied throughout the operations

5.4. The treatment is implemented

5.5. Information on the treatment and implementation is communicated to the relevant people

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of safety and risk management requirements and specifications, coordination of the required work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of safety outcomes and problems

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise safety management

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate possible hazards

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of treatment equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate other material requirements for the management of workplace safety

clarify and confirm work instructions

plan work within given task parameters

accept responsibility for given tasks

set, monitor and satisfy personal work goals

satisfy the competency requirements for the job

maintain current knowledge of workplace safety standards and instructions

seek learning opportunities

use the workplace technology related to the risk management including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices.

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to risk management in a furnishing technology work environment

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for furnishing technology

types of tools and equipment, their operating characteristics and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

characteristics of materials, products and defects

common furnishing technology related hazards and the range of commonly applied treatments

environmental protection requirements

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for risk management in a furnishing technology work environment

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:

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

To complete a minimum of one formal risk assessment of a significant work site including the determination and implementation of required treatments

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to establishing and maintaining a safe furnishing technology work environment

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Guidance information for assessment

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.

Legislative requirements

are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation

requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage

OHS requirements

are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures

requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, control of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling, including lifting and carrying

Organisational requirements

may include but not be limited to 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, OHS, emergency and evacuation, 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

workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment

workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications

manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

Tools and equipment

hand tools are to include, but not be limited to, hand planes, chisels, hand saws, spokeshave, hammer, mallet, marking-out tools, files, rasps, scraper, screwdrivers and hand drill

power tools are to include, but not be limited to, drop saw, circular power saw, planer, drill, jig saw, router, trimmer, biscuit machine, brad/nail and staple gun and sanders

Materials

are to include but are not limited to adhesives, nails, and staples

Adhesives

may include solvent and water-based contact, construction adhesive, latex/resin/acrylic

Hazards

and risks may include dust inhalation, power sources and leads, flying debris, fume inhalation, trips, falls, lack of control during pouring, machine safety, vibration (direct and indirect consequences)

Treatments

may include the following:

dust and fumes extraction systems

isolation through testing, distance, barriers, entry limits, signage

power source protection such as earth leakage, coded leads

debris protections such as machine guards, skirts, distance, access controls

pour protection through area sealing and plugs

Unit sector

Furniture design and technology.

This unit contains employability skills.