Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency required to join timber by constructing joints using hand and portable power tools |
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. Plan and prepare for work |
1.1. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 1.2. Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition 1.3. Product purpose, furniture style and joint type are identified from workplace documentation 1.4. Tools, adhesives and fasteners are selected to match the joint type |
2. Make joint |
2.1. Cutting and joining lines are marked out to suit joint type 2.2. Measurements and calculations are checked for accuracy to ensure quality outcomes 2.3. Timber is joined in accordance with workplace requirements 2.4. Fasteners and adhesives are used to make joints firm where required 2.5. Finished joint is checked against quality requirements |
3. Complete housekeeping |
3.1. Unused materials are stored or recycled as required 3.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately 3.3. Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately 3.4. Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed |
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 |
Timber, chisels, mallets, mortise gauges, vernier dial calipers, vices, dovetail saws, planes, files and drills. |
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 will generally 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 carpet installation 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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Joints include : |
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Unit context |
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Tools and equipment are to include : |
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Tools and equipment may also include : |
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Timbers may include : |
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Workplace requirements include : |
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Quality requirements include : |
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Personal protective equipment |
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation 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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