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:

Unit scope

This unit applies to the measurement and drawing of site layout related to the manufacture and installation of furniture, cabinets, glass, soft furnishings, upholstery, picture framing, and floor covering products

Drawing

Drawing may be manual or computer aided

Measurements

Measurements are to be in metric scale, cover all dimensions of the site and furnishings and involve the use of rulers, tape measures, squares and service detectors. They may involve laser or equivalent technology

Critical dimensions that may impact on manufacture and installation include:
the square of the structure
angles floor to walls
walls to ceiling
vertical walls
horizontal floor and ceiling
service locations and critical structural criteria

Calculations to include:
area
perimeter
volume
mass
scales and ratios (ingredients/elements and triangulation) and require the application of addition
subtraction
multiplication and division processes
Calculations are to be performed both manually and with the aid of a calculator

Unit context

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

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

Personal protection 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 measuring and drawing of site layouts

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

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated 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
Identify the factors relevant to the measurements and drawings
Communicate effectively to enable accurate calculations, measurements and drawings
Accurately measure and record particulars for required sector sites and materials
Draw accurate, scaled plans and elevations relevant to the site using manual or computer-aided methods
Superimpose the furniture product accurately to scale onto the plan and elevation
Identify and communicate on measurements and dimensions which may impact on manufacture and/or installation

Underpinning Knowledge
Furniture design and planning criteria
Drawing techniques, technologies and processes
Furniture installation methods, criteria and techniques
Structural geometry
Measurement techniques and equipment/tools
The theory and practice of calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Conventional signs and markings for plans and drawings

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, plans and safety procedures
Communication. Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Planning. Plan and organise activities to avoid any back tracking or workflow interruptions
Teamwork. Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow
Mathematical ideas and techniques. Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area, perimeter, volume, mass, scales and ratios and estimate material requirements
Solve problems. Use pre-checking techniques to anticipate measurement and drawing problems and avoid reworking
Use of technology. Use workplace technology related to measurement and drawing, including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Resource Implications
Information on the site and products for measurement and calculation, suitable work area appropriate to the activity, suitable site plans/drawings and/or specifications, and measuring, calculating and recording devices.

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 may 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 process 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
(2)

Using technology
(1)