Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to plan, construct and assemble custom furniture in response to specific orders and job requests |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for work |
1.1. Work instructions are used to determine custom job requirements, including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity 1.2. Construction and assembly sequence are planned 1.3. Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process 1.4. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 1.5. Suitable work area is selected for the task 1.6. Preparatory drawings and set-outs for tasks are completed 1.7. Cutting list for components is developed 1.8. Materials are selected following work instructions 1.9. Tools and equipment suitable for construction are identified and checked for safe and effective operation |
2. Complete construction |
2.1. Materials are set out and prepared according to work instructions and components are marked according to industry practices 2.2. Tools, machines and equipment are used in accordance with safety requirements and manufacturers' specifications 2.3. Materials are bent and formed in accordance with the plan 2.4. Components are manufactured and checked against set-outs for tolerances, fit and accuracy |
3. Assemble custom furniture |
3.1. Components are assembled and checked against set-outs for accuracy, fit, twist and distortion 3.2. Doors, drawers and shelves are assembled and fitted 3.3. Hardware and decorative accessories are applied to specification 3.4. Product is prepared for final finish, including the removal of bruises, scratches, dents and marks 3.5. Product is checked against plans at identified checkpoints |
4. Clean work area and maintain equipment |
4.1. Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2. Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures 4.3. Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition, maintained and stored appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures 4.4. Equipment and work area clean-up is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Critical Aspects of Evidence |
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Resource Implications |
Access to plans, hand and/or power tools, equipment, cauls and jigs, woodworking machinery, materials, and a work area. |
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 may 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 process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Custom furniture |
Custom furniture is defined as one-off manufacture in response to specific customer requirements. It does not include variations or modification to a production line item Custom furniture may include, but is not limited to: wall units, vanity units, kitchen cabinets, side-boards/buffets, drawer units, display cabinets, counters, tables, beds |
Unit context |
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Material bending and forming techniques are to include : |
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Tools and equipment may include , but are not limited to : |
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Machines may include , but are not limited to : |
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Materials to be used may include but are not limited to : |
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Personal protective equipment |
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures |
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 Manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures |
Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Furniture Making |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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