Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Unit code and Application changed. Elements and Performance Criteria changed to active voice. Range of Conditions removed and relevant content moved to Assessment Requirements. Assessment Requirements changed to remove duplication with Performance Criteria and clarify requirements. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFFM4001 Hand carve wood to custom design.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm the design requirements, select the wood, hand carve a custom design and prepare the carving for finishing.
This unit applies to individuals working in a manufacturing or design studio environment who hand carve wood components, either alone or as part of an internal or external team.
No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Competency Field
Workshop practice
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Confirm the design requirements |
1.1 Verify and comply with relevant legislative, work health and safety and workplace requirements related to hand carving wood 1.2 Read and interpret product design requirements and confirm feasibility of design 1.3 Elaborate on and document product design requirements in accordance with workplace requirements |
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2. Select and prepare the wood to be hand carved |
2.1 Analyse and confirm design requirements in terms of product specification and product usage 2.2 Identify wood species that will satisfy product specifications 2.3 Select wood for carving from a detailed analysis and comparison of product specification and characteristics, properties and costs of available wood species 2.4 Prepare wood for hand carving using suitable methods |
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3. Select carving tools |
3.1 Select carving tools suitable to meet requirements 3.2 Check selected carving tools for serviceability, sharpness, maintenance compliance and safety in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures 3.3 Rectify faults or pass to suitably qualified personnel for resolution 3.4 Select required equipment to hold or support material for hand tools application |
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4. Carve the wood |
4.1 Select a style and method of wood carving suitable for selected wood and design requirements 4.2 Apply and enface carving patterns on wood to guide carving and optimise use of wood 4.3 Confirm wood grain selection and appropriateness of tools by applying to bulk clearance 4.4 Apply carving tools to precision requirements of product design |
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5. Finalise operation |
5.1 Prepare product for finishing in accordance with design specification 5.2 Clean, maintain and store carving tools in accordance with manufacturer specifications 5.3 Clean and clear work area in accordance with workplace procedures 5.4 Complete required workplace documentation |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
- Numeracy skills to interpret technical drawings and designs that include measurements.
- Reading skills to interpret design information and timber specifications.
- Writing and oral communication skills to record and report on the hand carving operation.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MSFFM4001 Hand carve wood to custom design.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
