Application
This unit of competency covers taking measurements and making calculations for furnishing tasks undertaken in a variety of sites and locations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Identify appropriate measurements and equipment | 1.1 | Appropriate measuring equipment for the task is selected |
1.2 | Measuring units to be used, and the detail required, is identified from work documents | ||
1.3 | Measuring equipment condition and calibration is checked to confirm it is fit for purpose | ||
2 | Perform measurements | 2.1 | Range of results that may be obtained is estimated |
2.2 | Relevant external factors affecting measurement accuracy are identified and taken account of | ||
2.3 | Measurements are performed using appropriate techniques | ||
2.4 | Measurements are compared against the range of expected results | ||
2.5 | Numerical information is checked for accuracy and correctness | ||
3 | Perform calculations | 3.1 | Measurement data to be used for calculations is identified from work instructions |
3.2 | Appropriate calculation methods and techniques and tools are determined | ||
3.3 | Calculations are carried out and results checked and confirmed as accurate | ||
3.4 | Material quantities are estimated using relevant standard packaging units | ||
4 | Record measurements and calculations as required | 4.1 | Measuring and calculation results are accurately recorded in the appropriate format |
4.2 | Results are recorded to the required level of detail | ||
5 | Recognise routine and non-routine problems | 5.1 | Known faults that can occur during measurement activity are recognised |
5.2 | Necessary action on causes of routine faults is identified and taken | ||
5.3 | Any problems are logged as required | ||
5.4 | Non-routine problems are identified and reported to designated person |
Evidence of Performance
Interpret work documents correctly
Plan and organise activities, including selecting and checking appropriate measuring equipment
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate material quantities and spatial size
Use a range of measuring, calculating and recording devices
Record results accurately
Perform calculations accurately and check results
Work from specific project plans or briefs, determine and cost the material quantities for a minimum of three (3) different furnishing projects
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity
Evidence of Knowledge
Purpose and techniques for using measuring and calculating equipment
Mathematical principles for making basic calculations
Work documentation for instructions and recording
Requirements for minimising damage to materials and completed products while undertaking measurement
Requirements of working with others in a team
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 relevant measuring, calculating and recording equipment, quality standards and enterprise procedures.
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: | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements |
Measuring and calculating equipment include: | rules tapes measures squares callipers weighing scales calculators computers laser or equivalent technology |
Measurements include: | quantities of materials size, weight and volume of materials dimensions of products and components size and volumes of installation spaces plans for cutting, drilling and shaping materials placement of templates and production sizing use of analogue, dial, scale and digital readouts |
Calculations include: | area perimeter volume mass scales and ratios (ingredients/elements and triangulation) addition subtraction multiplication division percentages staff and other business costs |
Materials include: | furniture (timber and composites) resilient, woven and timber flooring materials soft furnishing items liquids used in furnishing manufacture and installation glass components (outputs of production processes) |
Routine and non-routine problems include: | measuring instrument not fit for use (e.g. not within calibration) appropriate measuring device not available deviations from normal range of measurement readings effect of temperature and humidity on material properties uneven and irregular shaped surfaces |
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 standard unit packaging of furnishing materials workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures work documents and logs are to include hard copy and computerised versions |
Sectors
Generic