Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to fabricate synthetic solid surface furniture and furnishing products |
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 work |
1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity 1.2. Fabrication 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. Preparatory drawings and set-outs for tasks are completed 1.7. Cutting list for components is developed 1.8. Materials are selected following work instructions 1.9. Tools and equipment suitable for fabrication are identified and checked for safe and effective operation |
2. Complete fabrication |
2.1. Materials are set out and prepared according to work instructions and components are marked according to industry practices 2.2. Tools, machines and equipment are used in accordance with safety requirements and manufacturers' specifications 2.3. Components are fabricated and checked against set-outs for accuracy tolerances, fit and distortion 2.4. Doors, drawers, shelves or decorative treatments are fitted as required 2.5. Product is prepared for final finish, including the removal of bruises, scratches, dents and marks 2.6. Product is checked against plans at identified checkpoints |
3. Finalise operation |
3.1. Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices 3.2. Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3. Off-cuts and unused materials are collected and stored for reuse or disposed following workplace procedures 3.4. Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following 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, machines, equipment, materials, 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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Synthetic solid surface products |
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Synthetic solid surface products are to include benchtops and may include : |
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Unit context |
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Tools and equipment may include , but are not limited to : |
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Machines may 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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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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