Unit of competency Outline

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Hand make timber joints

Hand make timber joints

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFM2006
State Code
WI415
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
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency covers joining timber by constructing joints using hand and portable power tools.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare the work
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.2 Tools, equipment 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 Product purpose, furniture style and joint type are identified from workplace documentation
  • 1.4 Tools, adhesives and fasteners are selected to match the joint type
2 Make joint
  • 2.1 Cutting and joining lines are marked out to suit joint type
  • 2.2 Measurements and calculations are checked for accuracy to ensure quality outcomes
  • 2.3 Timber is joined in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Fasteners and adhesives are used to make joints firm where required
  • 2.5 Finished joint is checked against quality requirements
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 Off-cuts and unused materials are 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
W8603 LMFFM2006B Hand make timber joints Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEL35 MSFFM2017 Hand make timber joints Unit of competency