Assessment Requirements for MSFFP2020 Undertake a basic furniture making project

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSFFP2020 Undertake a basic furniture making project

Modification History

Release 1. Changes to code, application, elements, performance criteria, assessment requirements. Foundation skills added. Range of conditions removed. Assessment requirements changed.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to:

research, plan and complete a furniture making project, including

estimating the material, skill and time requirements for at least 1 of the following projects

lamp table

hall table

bedside table

occasional table

hat stand

dining chair

writing desk

blanket box

ottoman

choosing a project (not required to be one of the above) that is achievable given material, skill and time constraints

selecting furnishing materials and calculating quantities needed, including at least 1 of the following:

timber

engineered board

composite materials

upholstery foams

glass

textiles

metal

pre-machined components

selecting hardware and calculating quantities needed, including at least 1 of the following:

hinges

knockdown fittings

handles

screws

staples

nails/upholstery tacks

drawer runners and fixtures

lock

determining appropriate joining methods, including at least 1 of the following:

knock down fittings

nails

screws

gluing

biscuits

timber joints

dowels

dominoes

producing drawings of the project product and its components

planning sequence of manufacture

producing components

assembling project, including using tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner

inspecting finished project against quality requirements

tidying/cleaning work area as appropriate

returning tools, equipment and project items to designated storage areas and/or conditions.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

basic online research techniques and sources of information on furnishing projects, materials and components

furnishing drawing practices

tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), commonly used in furniture making

safe work practices and procedures in a furniture making environment, including use of PPE

methods of joining timber and engineered board.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

tools, equipment and materials, including PPE, required for performance evidence

procedures for work health and safety.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

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