Application
This unit of competency covers interpreting work documents, including cutting lists, standards, drawings and specifications, to produce or repair furnishings and to install floor coverings, glass and other furnishing items.
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 document type and purpose | 1.1 | Key information is identified, such as title, version, scale, legend and keys |
1.2 | Any relevant explanatory or additional information needed to interpret the document is located and evaluated | ||
1.3 | Clarification is sought to confirm the intention of information where necessary | ||
2 | Read and interpret the document | 2.1 | Information, such as symbols, abbreviations, acronyms and technical terms, are identified and interpreted |
2.2 | Document information is compared to component or supplier advice for use of the materials and, where relevant, Australian Standards | ||
2.3 | Design and style features shown in drawings are identified by industry recognised terms | ||
3 | Plan own work sequence | 3.1 | Work sequence, required tools and equipment, and tasks to be performed are identified from the documents |
3.2 | Work sequence is planned, identifying stages where checks against specifications must be made | ||
3.3 | Specifications noted in the work plan are checked for accuracy against the drawings and specifications, and any errors are rectified | ||
4 | Maintain document files | 4.1 | Plans and documents are handled carefully and maintained intact |
4.2 | Any explanatory documentation, additional information and/or modification information is kept with the work plan and original documentation according to workplace procedures | ||
4.3 | All documentation is replaced in workplace filing or storage system for retrieval by others, as required | ||
Evidence of Performance
Collect, organise and understand information related to the range of work documents relevant to the sector
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications
Plan and organise activities to 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 information management
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly interpret the content of work documents
Identify alternative methods of accessing and sources of work information, including using workplace technology related to work documentation, its access and storage
Recognise and explain the meanings of symbols, technical terms and conventions of specifications and plans
Check accuracy of copied specifications
Maintain condition of documentation
Locate, read and interpret a minimum of ten (10) selected/specified work documents which must include:
Australian Standards relevant to the sector
manufacturer technical instructions and specifications
real or simulated local work documents, including:
work plans
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
relevant building codes
job procedures
safe work instructions or equivalent
Evidence of Knowledge
Different types of work documents used in the furnishing industry and their function
Conventions and symbols of plans, drawings and specifications
Workplace procedures for maintenance of documentation
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 a range of drawings, standards, plans, specifications and cutting lists relevant to the work, safety procedures, regulations, quality standards, enterprise procedures, and all necessary facilities and associated 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: | 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 work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving in the reading of work documents and the preparation of work plans workplaces may be involved in the manufacture or repair of installation of musical instruments; manufacture of domestic or commercial furniture; manufacture and installation of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, furniture components, picture frames, soft furnishings, floor covering and finishing, and glass and glazing |
Work documents to be considered include: | relevant Australian Standards the work to be completed the equipment and tools to be used the items to be produced or repaired drawings cutting lists job specifications and architect/builder plans or equivalent manufacturer specifications and/or operating instructions hard copy or computerised versions |
Information and procedures include: | workplace plans, drawings and specifications applicable to all sectors of the industry Australian Standards applicable to the industry sectors workplace procedures relating to the preparation of own work plans and the maintenance of work documentation supplier and manufacturer technical data and information workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication |
Sectors
Generic