Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers producing templates and jigs for custom-made furniture in a wide variety of fine woods operations. It involves application of skills and knowledge at a craftsman or artisan level.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Furniture design and technology
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Prepare for work |
1.1 |
Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to producing templates and jigs for custom-made furniture |
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Instructions, plans or design briefs are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials required to complete work tasks |
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1.3 |
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 |
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1.4 |
Sequence of work is planned and documented, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality outcomes |
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1.5 |
Quality checking procedures are developed and documented for each step in the process |
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2 |
Plan for the production of templates or patterns |
2.1 |
Size requirements are checked in relation to the production process and finishing capacity of the workplace |
2.2 |
Material for pattern or template is identified for approximate size and characteristics |
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2.3 |
Procedures for using pattern development instruments and tools are checked and equipment is prepared for use |
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2.4 |
Each dimension is measured, exploded and plotted maintaining appropriate angles, arcs and curves |
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2.5 |
Visual inspection and measurements are used to compare pattern dimensions and shapes with drawings and specifications |
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3 |
Complete templates or patterns |
3.1 |
Equipment and tools are used following normal workplace procedures |
3.2 |
Pattern or template is completed ensuring that the pattern indicates completion date and original drawing details |
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3.3 |
Required workplace approval of pattern or template is obtained |
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3.4 |
Plans are marked with notations for workplace requirements, including authorship, process or customer requirements, authorisation and any review dates |
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3.5 |
Plans are copied and filed, as required, according to workplace policies and procedures |
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4 |
Design and construct jig for custom-made furniture |
4.1 |
Design of proposed jig or fixture is produced |
4.2 |
Production process incorporating jig is planned |
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4.3 |
Tools and equipment are used following normal workplace procedures |
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4.4 |
Jig is constructed in accordance with design and within tolerances |
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4.5 |
Jig is used to produce prototype to ascertain its adherence to set tolerances and to assess its match to original design |
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4.6 |
Jig is adjusted as required to meet requirements for custom-made furniture design |
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5 |
Complete housekeeping |
5.1 |
Unused materials are stored or recycled as required |
5.2 |
Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored appropriately |
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5.3 |
Faulty or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices |
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5.4 |
Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately |
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5.5 |
Workplace documentation is completed |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range of Conditions
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
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Unit context includes: |
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Instructions include: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Materials include: |
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Personal protective equipment includes: |
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Information and procedures include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFFDT4018A Produce templates and jigs for custom made furniture
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73