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Undertake a basic furniture making project

Undertake a basic furniture making project

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFP2001
State Code
BAX68
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency covers preparing, assembling and finishing a basic furnishing project.It is designed for use in a pre-employment skills introduction program and is suitable for use in institutional-based vocational programs. Skills development will take place under direct supervision.This unit is not to be used in a traineeship or apprenticeship training program or associated qualifications. It is only to be used in pre-employment programs and carries no credit towards apprenticeship/trade and other qualification types in manufacturing and furnishings.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Research furnishing materials and components
  • 1.1 Determine materials that are appropriate for furnishing projects
  • 1.2 Describe the design advantages of those furnishing materials when compared to each other
  • 1.3 Identify and source commonly available hardware
  • 1.4 Identify and research different methods used to join timber and engineered board
  • 1.5 Describe the advantages of the different joining methods
2 Develop a furnishing-based project
  • 2.1 Select a project from a range of furniture pieces that can be completed in the institution in the available time
  • 2.2 Determine the types of material required for the project
  • 2.3 Calculate the amount of material and components required
  • 2.4 Develop project scope and gain approval for the project
3 Determine drawing requirements
  • 3.1 Research different methods of producing drawings
  • 3.2 Decide how drawings will be produced, e.g. using a computer-aided design (CAD) systems and/or hand drawing equipment, and/or freehand sketches
  • 3.3 Decide on appropriate dimensioning methods for the drawings produced
  • 3.4 Decide on methods and conventions for naming and saving new or modified drawings
4 Create project drawings
  • 4.1 Produce drawings of the project that is to be completed using either CAD systems or hand drawing equipment
  • 4.2 Review drawings with trainer/instructor and peers
  • 4.3 Modify drawings as required in response to the feedback provided
  • 4.4 Produce an items and materials list using either the CAD system computer software or by hand
5 Plan the manufacture of the product
  • 5.1 Determine the machines, tools and equipment required and WHS/PPE requirements
  • 5.2 Determine the sequence of individual component manufacture and measures needed to protect manufactured components from damage
  • 5.3 Develop a sequence for the assembly of the project
  • 5.4 Get advice and approval for the project and plan
6 Manufacture the product
  • 6.1 Follow safe work practices and procedures
  • 6.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 6.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with procedures
  • 6.4 Manufacture and store components and acquire stock components according to the developed plan
  • 6.5 Assemble product according to the developed and approved plan using appropriate hand and power tools and equipment
  • 6.6 Check for conformance to requirements throughout the manufacture and assembly process
7 Complete work requirements
  • 7.1 Clear work area of waste and clean according to requirements
  • 7.2 Maintain and/or store machines, tools and equipment according to instructions
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ58 MSFFP2020 Undertake a basic furniture making project Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDH7 MSF20516 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways Qualification