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
The drawings to be produced are intended for use in a furnishing industry production or manufacturing environment
Drawings are to be produced using both manual and computer-aided processes
Drawings are to be both two and three-dimensional
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 drawings
Workplace environment
The work may be conducted in any of the enterprises of the sectors that form part of the furnishing industry
Work is generally performed with little external assistance and with minimal supervision or direction
Drawing is to be undertaken in accordance with established industry and/or enterprise practices and procedures
Customers may be internal or external
Tools and equipment are to include:
drafting table
drawing aids
computing equipment and work station and special lighting conditions
Materials are to include:
drawing and computing consumables
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures
Work procedures/instructions
Designer's concept and specifications/instructions
Legislation/regulations/codes relevant to the work undertaken
Furniture design principles and criteria, including ergonomic requirements
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
Locate, interpret and apply relevant information
Apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including the use of personal protective clothing and equipment
Identify requirements of task and organise work to achieve goals and results
Interpret specifications and measurements in two and three-dimensional form
Satisfy ergonomic criteria during the drawing process
Present relevant information within the production drawing using both manual and computer-aided processes and techniques
Suggest improvements to drawing activities and where authorised, negotiate changes
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace cultures and environment
Resource implications
Design concept, specifications, dimensions and drawing equipment.

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.