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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Unit scope
This unit covers work involved in the reading of plans and specifications and the preparation of cutting lists for the production of furniture components
Preparation of cutting lists may be completed by both manual and computer assisted/generated means
Unit context
OH&S requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the reading of plans and specifications and the preparation of cutting lists
Competency may be determined in workplaces involved in the manufacture of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and/or furniture components
Materials to be considered may include but are not limited to:
solid timber
manufactured board
metal
plastics
glass
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment
Work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
Manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical Aspects of Evidence
Locate, interpret and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Identify materials and tools used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and manufacturers' instructions to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain optimum production output and product quality
Interpret production plans and prepare cutting lists on a minimum of four occasions with lists each having at least ten different components and, overall, the lists incorporating four different types of material
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Resource Implications
Access to plans and specifications, standard cutting list formats, workplace standard processing procedures.

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 questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

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