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Bend and form cane

Bend and form cane

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFM2008
State Code
WI417
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
52
Description
This unit of competency covers bending and forming cane for use in furniture construction.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.2 Tools, machines and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • 1.3 Furniture design, tolerances, process, materials and quantities are determined from work instructions
  • 1.4 Work sequence is planned
  • 1.5 Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process
  • 1.6 Suitable work area is selected for the task
  • 1.7 Preparatory drawings/set-outs for tasks are completed, where required
2 Complete bending and forming process
  • 2.1 Tools, machines and equipment are used in accordance with safety requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.2 Materials are visually inspected for flaws and faults
  • 2.3 Cane is sanded to remove exterior blemishes, flaws or faults
  • 2.4 Cane is prepared by straightening, where required, and marked for bending
  • 2.5 Cane is heated in steam ovens or kilns in accordance with design/pattern bending requirements
  • 2.6 Cane is bent in accordance with design/pattern requirements
  • 2.7 Product is checked against plans at identified checkpoints to ensure compliance with specifications
  • 2.8 Non-conformity with the required quality standards is rectified
3 Finalise operation and maintain equipment
  • 3.1 Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode
  • 3.3 Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
  • 3.4 Unused hardware is collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8605 LMFFM2008B Bend and form cane Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J727 MSF20313 Certificate II in Furniture Making Qualification
J730 MSF30213 Certificate III in Furniture Making Qualification