Assemble custom furniture

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MSFFDT4002, 'Assemble custom furniture'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Assemble custom furniture' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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

Applicable legislative, work health and safety (WHS), and organisational requirements relevant to assembling custom furniture are verified and complied with

1.2

Instructions, plans or design briefs and critical production specifications are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks

1.3

Assembly sequence is planned and materials/component layout is confirmed

1.4

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

1.5

Adhesives, trims and accessories are identified, evaluated against the production specification and selected for use

1.6

Quality checking procedures are developed and documented for each step in the assembly process

2

Assemble custom furniture

2.1

Components, materials and tools are laid out in accordance with the assembly plan

2.2

Components are checked against specification prior to assembly and out of specification items are rejected

2.3

Components are assembled and checked against specification for accuracy, fit, twist and distortion

2.4

Doors, drawers and shelves are assembled and fitted

2.5

Hardware and decorative accessories are applied to specification

2.6

Product quality is prepared for final finish, including the removal of bruises, scratches, dents and marks

2.7

Product quality is checked against plans at identified checkpoints

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

Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices

3.4

Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately

3.5

Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSFFDT4002 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSF40213 - Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology