Qualification details

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

• complete written documents, forms and timesheets
• use communication technologies efficiently
• communicate production abnormalities
• demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with people from a range of backgrounds
• read, interpret and communicate production schedules
• communicate with all team members

Teamwork

• work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion
• liaise with and provide support to other team members
• work as part of a team
• keep team members informed of changes to work practices
• identify team performance required to meet customer needs
• provide leadership to others in the team
• encourage the sharing of information between team members
• plan and support team activities

Problem-solving

• identify and report problems and make contributions to their solution
• investigate problem causes
• implement changes
• examine tools for damage, missing components or other defects
• identify and promptly address problems or issues
• assess quality of work pieces
• determine effective work practices
• provide problem solving support to team members
• problem solve machine operational and maintenance requirements

Initiative and enterprise

• seek and provide feedback on procedures
• gather and analyse information
• record information on the quality and other indicators of production performance
• adjust and implement production schedules changes
• provide leadership
• identify and implement process improvements
• coordinate work activities and manufacturing processes
• monitor workplace performance
• use analytical and decision making skills

Planning and organising

• identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures
• organise self and others to meet production schedules
• identify and rectify stock shortages in advance
• sequence work to maximise safety and productivity
• select and use appropriate tools and equipment
• determine materials, quality and production requirements
• apply time management skills to ensure work flow

Self-management

• interpret and apply relevant acts and regulations
• keep the work area clean and tidy at all times
• conduct regular housekeeping activities
• understand own work activities
• manage own time and establish own work schedule
• develop and implement workplace procedures and instructions
• locate, interpret and apply information relevant to own work
• monitor and evaluate own work quality
• accept responsibility for quality of work

Learning

• develop learning activities as appropriate
• assess competencies in meeting job requirements
• identify own training needs and seek skill development if required
• listen to feedback from others
• identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding
• identify and address skill development needs of others in the team

Technology

• use software applications effectively
• properly start up, operate and shut down computers
• work with technology safely and according to workplace standards
• establish procedures
• carry out pre-operational checks on equipment and machines
• operate equipment and machines safely, efficiently and to productivity requirements
• monitor and adjust machine functions
• perform machine maintenance as determined by workplace procedures
• clean and check equipment and machines

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

LMFFF2004B

Prepare surfaces for finishing

LMFFM2001B

Use furniture making sector hand and power tools

LMFFM2002B

Assemble furnishing components

LMFFM2006B

Hand make timber joints

LMFFM2010B

Set up, operate and maintain basic static machines

LMFFM2011B

Apply manufactured board conversion techniques

LMFFM3011B

Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings

LMFFM3012B

Prepare cutting list from plans and job specifications

LMFFM3033B

Construct jigs and fixtures

LMFGN3001B

Read and interpret work documents

LMFGN3002B

Estimate and cost job

MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

MSAPMOHS200A

Work safely

MSAPMOPS101A

Make measurements

MSAPMSUP102A

Communicate in the workplace

MSAPMSUP106A

Work in a team

TLID307E

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

LMFFM3020B

Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines

LMFFM3021B

Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines

LMFFM3022B

Set up, operate and maintain joining machines

LMFFM3023B

Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines

LMFFM3025B

Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

LMFFM2003B

Select and apply hardware

LMFFM2004B

Apply sheet laminates by hand

LMFFM2005B

Join solid timber

LMFFM2007B

Follow plans to assemble production furniture

LMFFM2008B

Bend and form cane

LMFFM2009B

Construct cane furniture

LMFFM2012B

Set up, operate and maintain pressure and clamping machines

LMFFM3001B

Construct chair and couch frames

LMFFM3002B

Construct furniture using leg and rail method

LMFFM3003B

Produce angled and curved furniture using manufactured board

LMFFM3004B

Produce angled and curved furniture using solid timber

LMFFM3005B

Fabricate custom furniture

LMFFM3006B

Install furnishing products

LMFFM3007B

Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furniture

LMFFM3010B

Select timbers for furniture production

LMFFM3013B

Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products

LMFFM3024B

Set up, operate and maintain multi-head planing and moulding machines

LMFFM3026B

Set up, operate and maintain mechanical wood turning lathes

LMFFM3027B

Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines

LMFFM3028B

Fabricate synthetic solid surface products

LMFFM3030B

Set up, operate and maintain CNC sizing machines

LMFFM3031B

Set up, operate and maintain CNC machining and processing centres

LMFFM3032B

Produce and maintain cutting tools