Assessment Requirements for MSFFP2006 Make simple timber joints

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSFFP2006 Make simple timber joints

Modification History

Release 1. New unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:

following work instructions, procedures and safe work practices

identifying and interpreting project sheets, specifications, drawings and other relevant information in making simple timber joints

applying safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of PPE

selecting appropriate joints types for the furniture item and appropriate adhesive types

using mathematical ideas and techniques to complete measurements, including calculating area and estimating material requirements

using tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner

producing a minimum of two (2) different simple timber joints in hardwood and softwood timbers using furniture sector hand and power tool operations

inspecting finished timber joints against quality requirements

minimising wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

communicating and working effectively and safely with others.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of PPE

advantages and disadvantages of hardwood and softwood timbers

types of timber joints and where best utilised

types, characteristics, properties and selection criteria of adhesives used

capabilities, limitations and safety requirements of tools and equipment

matching requirements of adhesives and fasteners to timbers/materials used

assembly process in relation to the timber joint being made.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in making simple timber joints at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

Assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic workplace situations.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant procedures, product and manufacturing specifications.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73