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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
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)
Curved components
include curved timber components produced by laminating, coopering, steam bending and saw kerfing
Shaped components
include timber shaped by hand or static machine tools
Instructions
workplace instructions regarding techniques, materials, tools and equipment required in the production of curved and shaped components for custom furniture
workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment
workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, specifications, drawings and designs
workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications
manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
Materials
may include but are not limited to timber, plywood, MDF, veneer, plastic laminate, sheet metal, adhesives, screws, nails, dowels, decorative finishes, abrasive paper and finishing materials
Tools and equipment
may include, but are not limited to, measuring tapes or rules, hammers, mallets, squares, bevels, chisels, planes, hand saws, power saws, power drills/screwdrivers, pneumatic tools, clamps, screwdrivers, pincers and rasps
Machines
may include but are not limited to band saws, cross cut saws, mitre saws, panel and rip saws, surface planers, panel planers, belt sanders, horizontal borers, vertical, drill presses, dove-tailers, pedestal grinders, wood turning lathes, veneer guillotines and presses
Material bending, forming and shaping techniques
techniques are to include steam/bending, laminating, coopering, saw kerfing, hand shaping and machine shaping

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant 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 the production of curved and shaped components for custom furniture
Interpret work order and locate and apply 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
Produce a minimum of six significant timber curved components, five from solid timber and one using ply:
one involving shaping from solid timber using hand techniques
one involving shaping from solid timber using machine techniques
one involving laminating
one involving use of heat/steam
one involving other techniques
Items must demonstrate appropriate design, use of materials and strength for purpose
Conduct operator maintenance on machines and related tools and equipment
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts 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:
workplace location or simulated workplace
realistic curved and shaped component tasks
materials and equipment relevant to production of curved and shaped components for custom furniture
specifications and work instructions

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 related units of competency