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Fabricate custom furniture

Fabricate custom furniture

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFM3005
State Code
WI426
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 planning, constructing and assembling custom furniture in response to specific orders and job requests.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 Custom job requirements, including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity, are determined from job request and customer specifications
  • 1.2 Construction and assembly sequence are planned
  • 1.3 Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process
  • 1.4 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.5 Suitable work area is selected for the task
  • 1.6 Preparatory drawings and set-outs for tasks are completed
  • 1.7 Cutting list for components is developed
  • 1.8 Materials are selected following work instructions
  • 1.9 Tools and equipment suitable for construction are identified and checked for safe and effective operation
2 Complete construction
  • 2.1 Materials are set out and prepared according to work instructions and components are marked according to industry practices
  • 2.2 Tools, machines and equipment are used in accordance with safety requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.3 Materials are bent and formed in accordance with the plan
  • 2.4 Components are manufactured and checked against set-outs for tolerances, fit and accuracy
3 Assemble custom furniture
  • 3.1 Components are assembled and checked against set-outs for accuracy, fit, twist and distortion
  • 3.2 Doors, drawers and shelves are assembled and fitted
  • 3.3 Hardware and decorative accessories are applied to specification
  • 3.4 Product is prepared for final finish, including the removal of bruises, scratches, dents and marks
  • 3.5 Product is checked against plans at identified checkpoints and customer acceptance determined
4 Finalise operation and maintain equipment
  • 4.1 Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode
  • 4.3 Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
  • 4.4 Unused hardware is collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8614 LMFFM3005B Fabricate custom furniture Unit of competency