Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan and prepare for work 

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to constructing custom furniture are verified and complied with

1.2

Instructions, plans and design documents are read and interpreted to identify furniture construction and finishing requirements

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

1.4

Product purpose, context, furniture style and construction materials are identified

1.5

Work sequence covering each step in the construction process, including sub-assemblies, is planned and documented to enterprise requirements

1.6

Quality checking procedures are developed and documented for each step in the construction process

2

Curve and shape components 

2.1

Techniques for bending, forming and shaping components are identified, evaluated and confirmed as being appropriate for the construction requirement

2.2

Component specifications are set out according to work instructions and materials marked according to industry practices

2.3

Tools, machines and equipment are used in accordance with safety requirements and manufacturer specifications

2.4

Materials are bent, formed and shaped in accordance with the production plan and workplace procedures

2.5

Components are checked against specified tolerances, fit and accuracy

3

Veneer components 

3.1

Suitable veneer material is identified, evaluated and selected

3.2

Tools, machines and equipment are used in accordance with safety requirements and manufacturer specifications

3.3

Veneer components and materials are measured, marked and cut to size

3.4

Veneers are prepared for application and laid out

3.5

Suitable joining processes to backing and adjacent veneers are selected and prepared

3.6

Adhesives are applied according to workplace procedures and/or manufacturer instructions

3.7

Rough veneering components are produced in accordance with the production plan and workplace procedures, including the use of protective equipment

3.8

Final trim and finishing are completed to specifications

3.9

Work is checked against required quality standards

3.10

Any non-conformity with the required quality standard is rectified

4

Make joints 

4.1

Joints are identified and type of joint to be used is selected and adapted/designed as necessary

4.2

Tools, adhesives and fasteners are selected to match the joint type

4.3

Cutting and joining lines are marked out to suit joint type

4.4

Measurements and calculations are checked for accuracy to ensure quality outcomes

4.5

Material features are identified and optimal usage criteria are observed

4.6

Material is cut to specification, inspected and prepared for joining

4.7

Material is joined in accordance with the job specifications

4.8

Fasteners and adhesives are used to make joints firm where required

4.9

Finished joint is checked against quality requirements

5

Construct sub-assemblies 

5.1

Components and materials, including adhesives, trims and accessories, and tools, are laid out in accordance with the assembly plan

5.2

Components are checked against specification prior to assembly and out of specification items are rejected

5.3

Sub-assemblies are assembled using appropriate tools, jigs and fixtures and checked against specification for accuracy, fit, twist and distortion

5.4

Sub-assembly quality is checked against plans at identified checkpoints

6

Assemble custom furniture 

6.1

Components, sub-assemblies and materials, including adhesives, trims and accessories, and tools, are laid out in accordance with the assembly plan

6.2

Components and sub-assemblies are checked against specification prior to assembly and out of specification items are rejected

6.3

Components are assembled, fitted using appropriate tools, jigs and fixtures, and checked against specification for accuracy, fit, twist and distortion

6.4

Hardware and decorative accessories are applied to specification

6.5

Product is prepared for final finish, including the removal of bruises, scratches, dents and marks

6.6

Product quality is checked against plans at identified checkpoints

7

Finish furniture surface 

7.1

Using samples of the type of material surface and specified finish, various finishing options are evaluated and the preferred option is selected

7.2

Sample of material is tested with selected finishing technique to ensure appropriateness

7.3

Furniture surface is prepared in accordance with the finishing specification

7.4

Imperfections, pores or nail or screw holes on the surface are rectified

7.5

Finishing processes and materials are applied in accordance with the agreed specifications

7.6

Surface is polished or buffed depending on the shine required

7.7

Work is checked against required quality standards

7.8

Any non-conformity with the required quality standards is rectified

8

Complete housekeeping 

8.1

Unused materials are stored or recycled as required

8.2

Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately

8.3

Faulty or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices

8.4

Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately

8.5

Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed, including time log for operations for costing and business improvement activities

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.

Unit context includes: 

• WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent
• work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
• work requires individuals to demonstrate conceptual and analytical ability, discretion, judgement and problem solving
• customers or suppliers may be internal or external

Instructions include: 

• workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment
• production planning figures
• workplace instructions:

• job sheets
• set-outs
• plans
• specifications
• drawings and designs
• workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications
• manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

Shaping, bending and forming techniques include: 

• steam/heat bending
• curfing
• pressure bending
• shaping by hand or static machine

Shaped components include: 

• timber shaped by hand or static machine tools

Cutting and shaping tools and equipment include: 

• measuring tapes and rules
• hammers
• mallets
• squares
• bevels
• chisels
• planes
• hand saws
• power saws
• power drills/screwdrivers
• pneumatic tools
• clamps
• screwdrivers
• pincers
• rasps
• surface planers
• panel planers
• belt sanders
• horizontal borers
• vertical drill presses
• table saws
• dove-tailers
• pedestal grinders
• wood turning lathes
• veneer guillotines
• presses

Materials include: 

• timber
• glass
• metal
• manufactured board
• furniture hardware
• adhesives
• screws
• nails
• dowels
• decorative finishes
• finishing material

Veneering tools and equipment include: 

• knives
• chisels
• measuring tapes or rules
• mallets
• squares
• levels
• planes
• band saws
• power saws
• pneumatic tools
• vacuum bags and presses
• clamps
• moulds
• jigs and fixtures
• rollers
• laminate trimmers
• cutters and hand routers
• sandpaper
• wire wool
• sanding block

Veneered components include: 

• thin slices of wood, usually thinner than 3 mm (1/8"), which is usually glued onto a substrate

Veneer materials include: 

• timber
• manufactured board
• laminates
• timber strips
• adhesives
• cleaning materials
• tapes

Joints and variations of joints for custom furniture include: 

• dowel
• mortise and tenon
• dovetail
• lap joint
• biscuit joint
• finger joint
• housing joint
• mitre
• bridle joints

Jointing tools and equipment include: 

• chisels
• mallets
• mortise gauges
• vernier callipers
• vices
• dovetail saws
• tenon saws
• coping saws
• planes
• files
• hand drills
• power drills
• dowel jigs
• power routers
• jigs and fixtures
• portable biscuit machines
• power saws

Jointing materials include: 

• timber (both indigenous and overseas)
• adhesives
• fasteners

Sub-assembly includes: 

• part-constructions of the main assembly needed to allow for gluing and clamping of internal and intricate parts of the furniture item

Assembly materials include: 

• timber (both indigenous and overseas)
• adhesives
• screws
• dowels
• furniture hardware
• glass
• decorative finishes

Assembly tools and equipment include: 

• measuring tapes or rules
• hammers
• mallets
• squares
• clamps
• presses

Furniture surface preparation includes: 

• sanding by hand or power sander
• scraping
• planing
• other smoothing techniques
• and is to take account of the fact that the wood’s colour may be changed by staining, bleaching, painting, ammonia fuming and/or a number of other techniques

Surface filling includes: 

• using wood plugs or other fillers

Finishing processes and materials include: 

• waxing
• shellacking
• nitrocellulose lacquering
• conversion lacquering
• linseed oiling
• tung oiling
• alkyd varnishing
• polyurethane varnishing
• water-based polyurethane and/or oil-varnish mixes

Personal protective equipment includes: 

• that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include: 

• work procedures/instructions
• manufacturer specifications and instructions
• standard forms of workplace process and procedures
• organisation work specifications and requirements
• legislation, regulations and codes of practice
• quality and Australian Standards and procedures