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Make a small furniture item from timber

Make a small furniture item from timber

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMPCII296
State Code
AXO22
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to make a small timber furniture item in accordance with the requirements of an established design. The unity of competency applies in a simulated or trial manufacturing environment where there is a high degree of direct supervision. The work may or may not involve electrical machinery.This unit of competency applies to learners seeking practical skills that are relevant and useful to the area in which the learner hopes to gain employment, is currently working, and/or as a pathway to further study. This unit of competency applies to a learning and assessment environment where access to normal production operations is not available. Typically this will be a VET in Schools delivery environment but it may be another simulated or trial manufacturing environment where a high degree of supervision exists. Students may be on work placement.The unit of competency should be applied to a specific 'project' or task which has a defined beginning, middle and end, occurs over an extended period of time, and is relevant to the furniture manufacturing industry.When delivered/assessed as part of a qualification the unit must be customised to ensure its relevance to real or simulated work activities and related workplaces.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify job requirements
  • 1.1 Identify specifications for a small furniture item from work instructions
  • 1.2 Interpret the design to determine tools, equipment and materials, space and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.3 Identify the cutting, joining and finishing requirements
2 Prepare for work
  • 2.1 Select a suitable work area for the task
  • 2.2 Prepare the work area to meet WHS and ergonomic requirements
  • 2.3 Select appropriate tools, equipment and materials, including personal protective equipment (PPE), in accordance with specifications
  • 2.4 Clean, check and adjust equipment and machinery in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Identify potential hazards associated with the use of tools, equipment and materials, and take appropriate safety precautions and/or report to supervisor
  • 2.6 Keep records in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Produce work
  • 3.1 Cut timber according to specifications and WHS requirements
  • 3.2 Prepare edges and surfaces according to specifications and WHS requirements
  • 3.3 Join timber pieces according to item specifications and WHS requirements
  • 3.4 Check work against specifications at the identified checkpoints
  • 3.5 Rectify any non-conformity with required specifications and quality standards
  • 3.6 Finish work according to specifications and quality standards
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Check completed work against specifications and quality standards
  • 4.2 Return unused materials to storage, and dispose of waste and scrap following workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Clean the work area and return the tools and equipment to storage
  • 4.4 Complete and file documentation following workplace procedures and communicate with the supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9035 MSAPCII296A Make a small furniture item from timber Unit of competency