Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Joints include:

dowel

mortise and tenon

dovetail

lap joint

biscuit joint

finger joint

housing joint

mitre and bridle joints

Unit context

Work involves the use of tools to create hand made timber joints

Workplace health and safety requirements may include: OH&S legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, organisation insurance requirements, environment legislation, and manual handling procedures and relevant regulations

Tools and equipment are to include:

chisels

mallets

mortise gauges

vernier calipers

vices

dovetail saws

tenon saws

coping saws

planes

files

hand drills

power drills

dowel jigs and power routers

Tools and equipment may also include:

portable biscuit machines

power planers

power saws and power sanders

Timbers may include:

indigenous and overseas timbers

Workplace requirements include:

visual appearance

tolerance

gaps or play in joints and strength

Quality requirements include:

alignment

neatness

firmness and acceptable tolerances

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools

Production planning figures

Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawing and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Manufacturers' instructions for the use of equipment and materials

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be determined to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
Select appropriate joint types for the furniture item
Utilise at lease three different adhesive types
To produce a minimum of four different joint types as specified in the Range Statement in accordance with industry standards on tolerances with at least two produced substantially by hand operations
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Underpinning Knowledge
Characteristics, properties and selection criteria of adhesives used
Capabilities and limitations of tools used
Matching requirements of adhesives and fasteners to timbers/materials used
Workflow in relation to the furniture items being made or repaired

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans and safety procedures
Communication. Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Planning. Plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
Teamwork. Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
Mathematical ideas and techniques. Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area, estimate carpet requirements and other material requirements
Solve problems. Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate installation problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage
Use of technology. Use the limited workplace technology related to the installation of conventional unjoined carpet, including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Resource Implications
Timber, chisels, mallets, mortise gauges, vernier dial calipers, vices, dovetail saws, planes, files and drills.

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 will generally 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 carpet installation equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Key Competency Levels
NB:These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
There are three levels available:
Level 1 where work is within set conditions and process
Level 2 where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised; and
Level 3 where the design and/or development of conditions or process is required
Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(1)