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.
Joining techniques are to cover widening joints, including the following edge joining methods:
butt, dowel
moulded edge joint (finger-joint, tongue in groove, zig-zag)
biscuit joint
slip-tongue joint
Unit context
OH&S requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code 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
Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in joining solid timber
Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and/or furniture components
Machines may include:
panel saw
cross-cut saw
rip saw
surface planers
panel planer
spindle moulder
sanders and vertical and horizontal drills
Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:
measuring tapes or rulers
hammers
mallets
squares
bevels
chisels
planes
hand saws
power saws
power drills
biscuit machines
pneumatic tools
dowel jigs
hoses
clamps and pincers
Materials to be used may include but are not limited to:
solid timber
plywoods
adhesives
abrasives and cleaning materials
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment
Workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications
Manufacturers' instructions for the use of equipment and materials

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 of Evidence
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:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Join at least four solid timber tops of a minimum of three sections and using a minimum of four different widening joints
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource Implications
Access to plans, hand and/or power tools, equipment, joining and finishing materials, woodworking machinery, and a work area.

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.