Elements and Performance Criteria
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 | Work requirements are correctly identified from drawings, specifications and instructions |
1.2 | Quality assurance requirements are recognised and adhered to in accordance with enterprise operation | ||
1.3 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work | ||
1.4 | Tools, equipment and materials selected are consistent with job requirements and work instructions, checked for safety and serviceability, and any faults reported to supervisor | ||
2 | Dismantle furniture and/or fitting item | 2.1 | Items to be dismantled are identified |
2.2 | Items are dismantled to the extent required in the work instructions using appropriate tools and procedures | ||
2.3 | Fasteners and attachments are removed, tagged and stored | ||
2.4 | Component parts are separated, tagged and stored following workplace procedures | ||
2.5 | Component parts are despatched to the next process according to workplace procedures | ||
3 | Re-assemble furniture and/or fitting item | 3.1 | Items to be re-assembled are identified |
3.2 | Items are re-assembled to the extent required in the work instructions using appropriate tools and procedures | ||
3.3 | Fasteners and attachments selected and used according to workplace procedures | ||
3.4 | Fasteners and attachments selected and used according to workplace procedures | ||
3.5 | Assembled item is despatched to the next process according to workplace procedures | ||
4 | Clean work area maintain equipment and complete operations | 4.1 | Equipment used is cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored according to workplace procedures |
4.2 | Equipment faults are identified, tagged and reported to appropriate personnel | ||
4.3 | Work area is cleaned and returned to operational condition | ||
Evidence of Performance
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Identify materials used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Dismantle and re-assemble at least three (3) different items, including:
one (1) assembled with knockdown fittings, and
one (1) with glued joints
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
Evidence of Knowledge
Types and characteristics of materials used in furniture and/or fitting construction
Construction techniques and processes
Identification of equipment, processes and procedures
Work flow in relation to dismantling and re-assembling furniture and/or fittings
Assessment Conditions
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 furniture/fittings for dismantling/re-assembling, work instructions, tools and equipment.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range Statement
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. | |
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, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving during the process of dismantling and re-assembling of furniture and/or furnishings |
Furniture and/or fittings include: | chairs tables desks wall units buffets side tables drawers |
Tools and equipment include: | measuring tapes or rulers hammers rubber mallet pincers screwdrivers shifting spanner spanners socket set hacksaw and blades clamps timber wedges long nose pliers power drill/screwdrivers air compressor and hoses |
Materials include: | timber manufactured board veneer brass metal adhesive laminate perspex |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures include: | workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures |
Sectors
Furniture finishing