Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers setting out and cutting manufactured board to produce component parts of flat panel furniture and manufactured board panel doors applying manufactured board conversion techniques.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Furniture Making
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 |
Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, quality, materials, equipment and quantities |
1.2 |
Cutting list and job specifications are read and interpreted |
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1.3 |
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ventilation requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work |
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1.4 |
Material for machining is selected and inspected for quality |
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1.5 |
Cutting patterns are applied to minimise waste material |
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1.6 |
Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job |
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2 |
Set up machines |
2.1 |
Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are checked |
2.2 |
Machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machine and tool manufacturer instructions |
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2.3 |
Machines, cutting tools and jigs are identified and checked for safe and effective operation |
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2.4 |
Trial runs are conducted to check machine operation, accuracy and quality of finished work |
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2.5 |
Necessary adjustments are made to machine settings |
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3 |
Apply conversion techniques |
3.1 |
Machine start-up procedure is carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions |
3.2 |
Material is fed/placed into machine in accordance with manufacturer instructions, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures |
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3.3 |
Machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose, tooling requirements and to manufacturer recommendations |
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3.4 |
Machine operation is monitored to ensure product quality and output |
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3.5 |
Waste quantities are checked and minimised |
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3.6 |
Items that do not meet quality requirements are repaired, recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures |
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3.7 |
Problems with the required work and/or the operation of the machine are identified and reported to appropriate persons |
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4 |
Finalise operation and maintain equipment |
4.1 |
Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures |
4.2 |
Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode |
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4.3 |
Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices |
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4.4 |
Unused hardware is collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures |
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4.5 |
Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures |
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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Products of conversion techniques include: |
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Machines include: |
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Unit context includes: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Manufactured board includes: |
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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 LMFFM2011B Apply manufactured board conversion techniques.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73