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Select, use and maintain hand tools for the creation of custom furniture

Select, use and maintain hand tools for the creation of custom furniture

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDT4013
State Code
WI294
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers selecting and using hand tools in applications relating to custom furniture making sector and includes manufacturing specialist hand tools to support unique functions. It involves application of skills and knowledge at the highly skilled craftsman or artisan level. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify hand tools
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the selection and use of hand tools are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Type and range of hand tools, their functions, manufacturing specifications and quality reputations are identified and researched
2 Select hand tools
  • 2.1 Hand tools most appropriate for the job are selected
  • 2.2 Selected hand tools are checked for serviceability, precision settings, maintenance compliance and safety
  • 2.3 Faults are rectified or passed to qualified persons for rectification
  • 2.4 Equipment is selected to hold or support material for hand tools application where applicable
3 Manufacture specialist hand tools
  • 3.1 The need for specialist hand tools is established after full research and discounting of existing capabilities and availabilities
  • 3.2 The design of the specialist tool is completed and verified
  • 3.3 The material for the specialist tool is selected after full consideration of the functions and the material options
  • 3.4 The specialist tool is manufactured to specification
  • 3.5 The specialist tool is tested and modified to satisfy the function
  • 3.6 Design specifications are documented and retained in the enterprise filing systems
4 Use hand tools
  • 4.1 Hand tools are safely located when not in immediate use
  • 4.2 Material is located and held in position for hand tool application
  • 4.3 Hand tools safety requirements are complied with throughout the operation
  • 4.4 The full capability of the hand tool is professionally applied and adjusted to achieve the required specificity of outcome
  • 4.5 Mid-operation maintenance is carried out to ensure continuing achievement of specified outcomes
5 Clean up work area and tools
  • 5.1 All tools are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer specifications
  • 5.2 Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored
  • 5.3 Work area is cleared and waste removed
  • 5.4 Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA384 LMFFDT4016A Select, use and maintain hand tools for the creation of custom furniture Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ46 MSFFDM4022 Select, use and maintain hand tools for the creation of custom products Unit of competency