Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers production of timber veneered components for custom-made furniture in a wide variety of fine wood operations. It applies to a workshop environment and 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 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 |
Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to producing timber veneered components for custom-made furniture are complied with |
1.2 |
Instructions, plans or design briefs are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks |
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1.3 |
Suitable timber or timber veneer material is identified, evaluated and selected |
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1.4 |
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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1.5 |
Sequence of work is planned and documented, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of finish |
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1.6 |
Quality checking procedures are developed and documented for each step in the veneering process |
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2 |
Prepare timber veneer |
2.1 |
Timber is selected and the cutting face is prepared |
2.2 |
Veneer timber is cut along grain at the specified thickness |
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2.3 |
Veneer thickness and consistency are monitored with respect of size and tolerances |
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2.4 |
Veneer is dressed to the required tolerances for further use |
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3 |
Lay out and prepare materials |
3.1 |
Design of veneer is laid out |
3.2 |
Veneers are selected and checked for flaws |
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3.3 |
Veneers are matched and method of joining to adjacent veneers is selected and prepared for |
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3.4 |
Veneers are prepared for application and laid out |
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3.5 |
Suitable joining processes to backing and adjacent veneers are selected and prepared |
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3.6 |
The style of edge finish is selected and prepared for |
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4 |
Apply and/or fit and finish |
4.1 |
Veneers are measured, marked and cut to size, and applied to base material |
4.2 |
Adhesives are applied according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions |
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4.3 |
Selected joining process is applied in accordance with workplace procedures, including the use of protective equipment |
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4.4 |
Final trim and finishing are completed to specifications |
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4.5 |
Work is checked against required quality standards |
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4.6 |
Any non-conformity with the required quality standard is rectified |
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5 |
Finalise the work sequence |
5.1 |
The product is prepared for finishing in accordance with the design specification |
5.2 |
Carving tools are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer specification |
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5.3 |
Work area is cleared and waste removed |
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5.4 |
Workplace documentation and/or reports are 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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Veneered components include: |
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Instructions include: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Materials include: |
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Veneers include: |
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Suitable joining processes include: |
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Joining to adjacent veneers includes: |
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Style and edge finish include: |
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WHS requirements include: |
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Procedures include: |
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Organisational requirements include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFFM4008A Produce timber veneered components for custom furniture.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73