LMFFM2006B
Hand make timber joints

This unit covers the competency required to join timber by constructing joints using hand and portable power tools

Prerequisites

Nil


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for work

1.1. Workplace health and safety 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. Complete housekeeping

3.1. Unused materials are stored or recycled as required

3.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately

3.3. Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately

3.4. Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed

Required Skills

Required skills

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

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

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

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

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area, estimate carpet requirements and other material requirements

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate installation problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage

use the limited workplace technology related to the installation of conventional unjoined carpet, including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

characteristics, properties and selection criteria of adhesives used

capabilities and limitations of tools used

matching requirements of adhesives and fasteners to timbers/materials used

workflow in relation to the furniture items being made or repaired

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical Aspects of Evidence

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

Utilise at lease three different adhesive types

To produce a minimum of four different joint types as specified in the Range Statement in accordance with industry standards on tolerances with at least two produced substantially by hand operations

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource Implications

Timber, chisels, mallets, mortise gauges, vernier dial calipers, vices, dovetail saws, planes, files and drills.

Method of Assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.

Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of Assessment

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


Range Statement

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Joints include:

dowel

mortise and tenon

dovetail

lap joint

biscuit joint

finger joint

housing joint

mitre and bridle joints

Unit context

Work involves the use of tools to create hand made timber joints

Workplace health and safety requirements may include: OH&S 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 are to 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

Tools and equipment may also include:

portable biscuit machines

power planers

power saws and power sanders

Timbers may 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

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

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

Manufacturers' instructions for the use of equipment and materials


Sectors

Unit sector

Furniture Making


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.