Produce timber veneered components for custom furniture

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:50 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MSFFM4004

State Code
WI449

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

20/06/2014

Field of Education

030113 - Cabinet Making

Original Release Date

20/06/2014

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency covers production of timber veneered components for custom-made furniture in a wide variety of fine wood operations. It applies to a workshop environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a craftsman or artisan level.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 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to producing timber veneered components for custom-made furniture are complied with
1.2 Instructions, plans or design briefs are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks
1.3 Suitable timber or timber veneer material is identified, evaluated and selected
1.4 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
1.5 Sequence of work is planned and documented, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of finish
1.6 Quality checking procedures are developed and documented for each step in the veneering process

2 Prepare timber veneer

2.1 Timber is selected and the cutting face is prepared
2.2 Veneer timber is cut along grain at the specified thickness
2.3 Veneer thickness and consistency are monitored with respect of size and tolerances
2.4 Veneer is dressed to the required tolerances for further use

3 Lay out and prepare materials

3.1 Design of veneer is laid out
3.2 Veneers are selected and checked for flaws
3.3 Veneers are matched and method of joining to adjacent veneers is selected and prepared for
3.4 Veneers are prepared for application and laid out
3.5 Suitable joining processes to backing and adjacent veneers are selected and prepared
3.6 The style of edge finish is selected and prepared for

4 Apply and/or fit and finish

4.1 Veneers are measured, marked and cut to size, and applied to base material
4.2 Adhesives are applied according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
4.3 Selected joining process is applied in accordance with workplace procedures, including the use of protective equipment
4.4 Final trim and finishing are completed to specifications
4.5 Work is checked against required quality standards
4.6 Any non-conformity with the required quality standard is rectified

5 Finalise the work sequence

5.1 The product is prepared for finishing in accordance with the design specification
5.2 Carving tools are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer specification
5.3 Work area is cleared and waste removed
5.4 Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
W8637	LMFFM4008A	Produce timber veneered components for custom furniture	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODZ68	MSFFDM4016	Produce timber veneered components for custom furniture	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
J742	MSF40213	Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology	Qualification