Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers researching and evaluating the full range of materials and equipment used in furnishing, and selecting that most appropriate for each particular specified application, taking into account the availability of, and access to, production equipment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Furnishing 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 |
Determine production requirements |
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Requirements for production activities are identified, including the types of products produced and related materials and equipment, quantities of products in order, in store, in production, storage and handling requirements and stock management methods |
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A rating system is developed to facilitate comparisons of cost/benefits and other qualitative properties of equipment and systems |
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2 |
Gather data and specifications |
2.1 |
Current best practice and future trends for manufacturing the products are assessed to establish comparisons and benchmarks |
2.2 |
Steps required for production processes are identified and flow charts produced, where necessary |
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2.3 |
Specifications are identified to match the production process |
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2.4 |
Consultations are conducted with relevant employees and management to identify additional or altered specifications |
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2.5 |
Materials, tooling, and/or equipment requirements for the production are identified and documented |
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2.6 |
Existing equipment and stock on hand is evaluated to match requirements of the proposed operations |
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2.7 |
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements to provide safe work systems for the equipment and materials are identified, including associated training requirements, work practices and equipment |
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2.8 |
Appropriate data is compiled |
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3 |
Evaluate equipment and materials against requirements |
3.1 |
Materials are assessed for required quality, finish, durability and conformity to standards |
3.2 |
Equipment options are identified |
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3.3 |
Equipment and materials are selected based on comparisons of performance, cost and specifications compared to the prepared rating system |
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4 |
Prepare reports and recommendations |
4.1 |
Recommendations are developed to meet requirements of the workplace |
4.2 |
Report with recommendations is prepared and forwarded according to 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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Unit context includes: |
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Machines and equipment 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 LMFFT5001B Evaluate and select production materials and equipment.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73