Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers fabricating synthetic solid surface furniture and furnishing products.
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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Prepare for work |
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Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity |
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Fabrication sequence is planned |
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1.3 |
Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process |
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1.4 |
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work |
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1.5 |
Suitable work area is selected for the task |
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1.6 |
Preparatory drawings and set-outs for tasks are completed |
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1.7 |
Cutting list for components is developed |
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1.8 |
Materials are selected following work instructions |
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Tools and equipment suitable for fabrication are identified and checked for safe and effective operation |
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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 manufacturer specifications |
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2.3 |
Components are fabricated and checked against set-outs for accuracy tolerances, fit and distortion |
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2.4 |
Doors, drawers, shelves or decorative treatments are fitted as required |
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2.5 |
Product is prepared for final finish, including the removal of bruises, scratches, dents and marks |
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2.6 |
Product is checked against plans at identified checkpoints |
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3 |
Finalise operation and maintain equipment |
3.1 |
Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures |
3.2 |
Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode |
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3.3 |
Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices |
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3.4 |
Unused hardware is collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures |
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3.5 |
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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Synthetic solid surface products include: |
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Synthetic solid surface products include: |
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Unit context includes: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Machines 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 LMFFM3028B Fabricate synthetic solid surface products.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73