Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for assembly

1.1

Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity

1.2

Assembly sequence is planned

1.3

Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process

1.4

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.5

Suitable work area is selected for the task

1.6

Tools and equipment suitable to the fixing method are selected and checked for safe operation

1.7

Components, hardware, fittings and attachments are collected

1.8

Fixing and joining devices are selected in line with work instructions and type of materials to be joined

1.9

Jigs are selected and checked for suitability of purpose

2

Assemble components

2.1

Components are laid out and joined using jigs and appropriate fastenings

2.2

Hand and/or power tools and equipment are used as required

2.3

Components are prepared, assembled and fitted in accordance with specifications

2.4

Assembled component is checked for compliance with specifications

2.5

Components which do not meet quality specifications are repaired or tagged for further processing or recycling/disposal

2.6

Finished products are organised and stored in holding area

3

Clean work area and maintain equipment

3.1

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

3.2

Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures

3.3

Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Equipment and work area clean-up is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures

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.

Furnishing components include: 

• carcasses
• doors
• drawers
• frames
• shelves
• ends
• tops

Unit context includes: 

• WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code 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 assembly of furnishing components
• competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and/or furniture components

Tools and equipment include: 

• measuring tapes or rulers
• hammers
• mallets
• squares
• bevels
• chisels
• planes
• hand saws
• power saws
• power drills/screwdrivers
• clamps/cramps
• screwdrivers and/or spanners
• pincers
• pneumatic tools, compressor and spray equipment

Materials to be used include: 

• timber
• manufactured board
• glues
• screws
• nails
• dowels and knock-down fittings

Assembled component checking is to cover: 

• squareness, alignment and wind
• hardware, fittings and attachments
• functionality and tolerances
• conformity to work instruction and quality requirements

Storage requirements include: 

• ensuring that there is no obstruction to traffic
• components are not damaged in storage
• incompatible items are not stored together
• products are arranged to match the sequence of work

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
• manufacturer specifications and operational procedures