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Undertake a basic furniture making project

Undertake a basic furniture making project

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFP2020
State Code
OEJ58
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and undertake a project to make a basic item of furniture. Learners with his competency have basic skills to support further study or entry-level work in furnishing and furniture making industries. This unit is usually delivered within a pre-employment training program.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research furnishing materials and components
  • 1.1 Determine materials that are appropriate for furnishing projects
  • 1.2 Describe advantages and disadvantages of different furnishing materials
  • 1.3 Identify and source commonly available hardware
  • 1.4 Identify and research different methods used to join timber and engineered board
  • 1.5 Describe advantages and disadvantages of different joining methods
2. Develop a furnishing-based project
  • 2.1 Select a project that can be completed within time and resource constraints
  • 2.2 Determine types of material required for project
  • 2.3 Calculate amount of material and components required
  • 2.4 Develop project scope and gain approval for project
3. Determine drawing requirements
  • 3.1 Research different methods of producing drawings
  • 3.2 Decide whether drawings will be produced using computer-aided design (CAD) or manual methods
  • 3.3 Decide on appropriate dimensioning methods for drawings produced
  • 3.4 Decide on methods and conventions for naming and saving new or modified drawings
4. Create project drawings
  • 4.1 Produce project drawings
  • 4.2 Review drawings with trainer/instructor and peers
  • 4.3 Modify drawings as required in response to feedback provided
  • 4.4 Produce items and materials list using CAD software or other means
5. Plan the manufacture of the product
  • 5.1 Determine machines, tools and equipment required for product manufacture and work health and safety (WHS) and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
  • 5.2 Determine sequence of component manufacture and measures needed to protect manufactured components from damage
  • 5.3 Develop sequence for assembly of project
  • 5.4 Get advice and approval for project and plan
6. Manufacture the product
  • 6.1 Follow safe work practices and procedures
  • 6.2 Comply with WHS requirements at all times
  • 6.3 Use appropriate PPE in accordance with procedures
  • 6.4 Manufacture and store components and acquire stock components according to developed plan
  • 6.5 Assemble product according to developed and approved plan using appropriate hand and power tools and equipment
  • 6.6 Check for conformance to requirements throughout manufacture and assembly process
7. Complete work requirements
  • 7.1 Clear work area of waste and clean according to requirements
  • 7.2 Maintain and/or store machines, tools and equipment according to instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX68 MSFFP2001 Undertake a basic furniture making project Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIJ8 MSF20522 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways Qualification