LMFFM3004B Produce angled and curved furniture using solid timber

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LMFFM3004B Produce angled and curved furniture using solid timber

Modification History

Not applicable.

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers the competency to construct and assemble furniture using angular construction methods

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units	Nil

Employability Skills Information

Employability skills	This unit contains employability skills.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Prepare for work	1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity 1.2. Construction and assembly sequence are planned 1.3. Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process 1.4. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 1.5. Suitable work area is selected for the task 1.6. Preparatory drawings and set-outs for tasks are completed 1.7. Cutting list for components is developed 1.8. Materials are selected following work instructions 1.9. Tools and equipment suitable for construction are identified and checked for safe and effective operation
2. Complete construction	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 manufacturers' specifications 2.3. Materials are bent and formed in accordance with the plan 2.4. Components are manufactured and checked against set-outs for tolerances, fit and accuracy 2.5. Components are assembled and checked against set-outs for accuracy, fit, twist and distortion 2.6. Doors, drawers and shelves are assembled and fitted 2.7. Product is prepared for final finish, including the removal of bruises, scratches, dents and marks 2.8. Product is checked against plans at identified checkpoints
3. Finalise operation	3.1. Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices 3.2. Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3. Off-cuts and unused materials are collected and stored for reuse reuse or disposed following workplace procedures 3.4. Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
collect, organise and understand information related to furniture design interpretation work orders, plans and safety procedures communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate production problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage use the limited workplace technology related to the production, including tools, equipment and measuring devices
Required knowledge
the types, characteristics, uses and limitations of solid timbers most common to furniture production the interpretation of plan representation of furniture design the preparation of drawings/set-outs/rods and geometrical concepts identification of hand and/or power tools, materials, equipment, processes and procedures workflow in relation to furniture production

Evidence Guide

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical Aspects of Evidence	Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to: minimise the risk of injury to self or others prevent damage to goods, equipment or products maintain required production output and product quality Produce a minimum of two significant timber products which must include: one curved cabinet with rails, and one item involving oval design using traditional construction methods and jointing Conduct operator maintenance on machines and related tools and equipment Work effectively with others Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment
Resource Implications	Access to plans, hand and/or power tools, equipment, cauls and jigs, woodworking machinery, materials, and a work area.
Method of Assessment	Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts. Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge. Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.
Context of Assessment	Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Range Statement

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Furniture	Manufactured solid timber furniture is to include, at a minimum, angular structures and curved cabinets incorporating rails and oval design
Material bending and forming techniques are to include:	steam/heat and bend and groove and bend
Unit scope	Work involves reading and interpreting plans, developing set-outs, preparing and using jigs, templates and shaped cauls, using hand and/or power tools and equipment and operating woodworking machinery
Unit context	OH&S requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and local safe operating procedures Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of solid timber domestic furniture, commercial furniture and/or furniture components
Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:	measuring tapes or rulers hammers mallets squares bevels chisels planes hand saws power saws power drills/screwdrivers pneumatic tools clamps screwdrivers pincers
Machines may include, but are not limited to:	band saws cross cut saws mitre saws panel and rip saws surface planers panel planers belt sanders horizontal borers vertical drill presses dovetailers pedestal grinders wood turning lathes veneer guillotines and presses
Materials to be used may include but are not limited to:	timber adhesives screws nails dowels knockdown fittings glass decorative finishes abrasive paper and finishing materials
Personal protective equipment	Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures	Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment Work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication Manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector	Furniture Making

Competency field

Competency field

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units