Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit addresses the competencies to design, construct and test jigs to accommodate production requirements within the furnishing industry. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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 production requirements |
1.1. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 1.2. The item to be produced is identified from a work order 1.3. Production requirements are identified from specifications, an existing item or from drawings, patterns and/or templates |
2. Design jig |
2.1. Design of proposed jig or fixture is produced 2.2. Production process incorporating jig is planned 2.3. Materials to be used to construct jig are selected |
3. Construct jig |
3.1. Appropriate tools and equipment are selected 3.2. Jig is constructed as per design and within tolerances |
4. Test jig |
4.1. Jig is used to produce prototype to ascertain its adherence to set tolerances and to assess its match to original design 4.2. Jig is adjusted as required to meet the requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required skills
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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of evidence |
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Resource implications |
Access to item specifications, design support facilities, jig construction materials, machinery, equipment and hand tools appropriate to the jigs to be produced. |
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/or samples of work and questioning on underpinning knowledge. Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency. |
Context of assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in a simulated workplace facility with relevant equipment, simulated 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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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. |
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Unit scope |
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Unit context |
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Workplace environment |
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Tools may include , but are not limited to : |
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Materials are to include : |
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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 |
Furnishing Design |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Functional area
Functional area |