Assessment Requirements for MSFFDM5001 Construct custom furniture using advanced techniques

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSFFDM5001 Construct custom furniture using advanced techniques

Modification History

Release 1. Unit code and Application changed. Elements and Performance Criteria changed to active voice and reviewed. Range of Conditions removed and relevant content moved to Assessment Requirements. Assessment Requirements changed to remove duplication with Performance Criteria. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFFDT5004 Construct custom furniture using advanced techniques.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to:

complete all aspects of the construction and finishing of two furniture items requiring advanced construction techniques and satisfying high-quality custom-made furniture standards and expectations in terms of innovation, complexity, tolerance and fit of components and quality.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

types of tools and equipment used in construction and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

workflow techniques appropriate for the management of the construction work/project

presentation and interpretation of plan representation of a furniture design

techniques for timber bending, forming and shaping including:

steam/heat bending

curfing

pressure bending

shaping by hand or static machine

techniques for the preparation of drawings or set-outs or rods and geometrical concepts

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of materials

techniques for the manufacture and application of veneers

techniques for assembly, fixing and finishing of custom furniture components

types, characteristics, uses, limitations and safety requirements of adhesives, fasteners and hardware used in custom furniture assembly

matching requirements of adhesives and fasteners to timbers/materials used

finishing techniques

characteristics, properties and selection criteria of finishing materials

finishing characteristics and properties of timber being used

applicable work health and safety, legislative and workplace requirements relevant to constructing custom furniture are verified and complied with.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73