Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to prepare and construct jigs and fixtures to produce furniture components |
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. Identify the purpose of the jig or fixture |
1.1. Purpose of the jig or fixture and the equipment it is to be used on is established 1.2. Proposed service life of jig or fixture is established 1.3. Tolerances allowed are identified 1.4. Materials for jig construction are established 1.5. Quality requirements for each stage of the construction process are identified |
2. Plan jig or fixture construction |
2.1. Plan of proposed jig or fixture is produced 2.2. Approval of design is gained through workplace procedures 2.3. Steps or stages in production are planned, noting check points for measurements and tests |
3. Collect materials and equipment |
3.1. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 3.2. Sufficient materials to complete the project are assembled ready for use 3.3. Suitable work area is selected 3.4. Hand and/or power tools are identified and checked for serviceability and assembled in work area 3.5. Appropriate equipment required is identified and checked for serviceability |
4. Construct the jig or fixture |
4.1. Production plan is followed to construct the jig or fixture 4.2. Tools and equipment are used in accordance with workplace procedures 4.3. Quality checks are conducted at the identified points 4.4. Modifications are identified and recommended within workplace procedures 4.5. Modifications to the plan are documented and followed 4.6. Jig or fixture is checked for fitness for purpose |
5. Clean up work area and maintain equipment |
5.1. Any faulty and/or defective equipment is isolated and reported to appropriate persons 5.2. Material which can be reused is collected and stored 5.3. Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures 5.4. All tools, equipment and personal protective equipment are cleaned, maintained and appropriately stored 5.5. Work area is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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 |
Job context, materials and equipment for jig or fixture construction. |
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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Machines for which jigs and fixtures are made may include , but are not limited to : |
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The uses for jigs and fixtures may include , but are not limited to : |
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Jigs and fixtures are used in the production of , but are not limited to : |
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Tools and equipment may include , but are not limited to : |
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Unit context |
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Material used in the construction of jigs and fixtures may include , but is 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 |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Furniture Making |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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