Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to assemble timber components to produce furniture frames or furniture |
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. 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 are planned 1.3. Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process 1.4. Workplace health and safety 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. Assembled frame is checked for compliance with specifications 2.4. Components are prepared, assembled and fitted as per specification 2.5. Frames 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 |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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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 |
Access to plans, hand and/or power tools, equipment, materials, cauls and jigs, woodworking machinery, and a work area. |
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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Furnishing components may include , but are not limited to : |
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Unit context |
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Tools and equipment include , but are not limited to : |
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Materials to be used may include , but are not limited to : |
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Assembled component checking is to cover : |
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Storage requirements |
Storage of finished products must ensure that there is no obstruction to traffic, components are not damaged in storage, incompatible items are not stored together, and products are arranged to match the sequence of work |
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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