Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage
OHS requirements
are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, First Aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, control of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling, including lifting and carrying
Organisational requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Timber flooring design
refers to the pattern, logo or motif that is being incorporated into the timber floor
Available custom designs
are those created by others, including material providers, manufacturers and professional design outlets and made available through complementary or commercial means
Scale representations
depict the adaptation of the custom design to the specific dimensions of the intended flooring coverage and may be prepared manually or using computer-aided means
Timber options
include those timbers which are within the cost envelope and are capable of being used to achieve the design requirements in terms of colour, texture, hardness, workability, compatibility and endurance
Job specification
are to include the measurements, materials to be used and the preparation and application processes/procedures to be followed
Effect of finishing materials
include the colour matching/contrast requirements as well as durability, moisture management and other protection control requirements
Effects of finishing techniques
include the impact and effects of securing filling and sanding
Working drawings
may include but not be limited to drafted technical drawings or drawings produced on computer using computer aided drafting software packages
Material specifications
are to include the materials, construction methods and procedures, finishing methods and techniques, compatibility requirements and limitations and relevant national and industry standards

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for preparing and presenting design information
Interpret work order and locate 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
Adapt a minimum of two custom designs for timber flooring, including the preparation of detailed job specifications with:
one for a strip floor
one for a parquetry floor
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
realistic tasks covering a strip floor and parquetry floor
a range of custom designs
workplace location or simulated workplace
information and equipment relevant to adapting and presenting design information
a client/simulated client

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency