Elements and Performance Criteria

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
Unit scope
This unit applies to the design, construction and testing of jigs required for manufacture, assembly, construction and testing of furnishing items
The employee requires only general supervision in the execution of duties and has discretion in selecting techniques, processes and procedures in the production process
Unit context
OHS requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes and safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, authorised handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate conceptual ability, discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the completion of this competency
Workplace environment
Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces which are involved in or provide support for the manufacture and restoration of a wide range of furniture and furnishing items and components
Work is generally performed individually, but may be in a team environment
Customers or suppliers may be internal or external
Tools may include, but are not limited to:
routers
spindle moulders
panel saws
copy shapers and radial arm saws
Materials are to include:
solid timbers and manufactured board and may include composites
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures
An enterprise work order which may be raised in response to a customer order, a modification to an item of production, or a new product line of the enterprise
Product drawings, prototype, design brief, patterns, specifications and/or specifications
Machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
Workplace instructions, including, job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communicating
Quality and Australian standards and procedures

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including the use of personal protective clothing and equipment
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and practices to:
prevent damage to materials, equipment or products
maintain the required production output and quality
identify and apply all OHS requirements
Produce a minimum of two jigs required to create complex fine furnishing items, including a moving jig
Produce a fixture in accordance with acceptable industry tolerances
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Work effectively with others

Resource implications
Access to item specifications, design support facilities, jig construction materials, machinery, equipment and hand tools appropriate to the jigs to be produced.

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/or samples of work and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a simulated workplace facility with relevant equipment, simulated work instructions and deadlines.