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.
Basic timber furnishing products may typically include but are not limited to:
occasional and coffee tables
jewellery boxes
tool boxes
CD racks
small cabinets
entertainment units
timber stools and clocks
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 involves reading and interpreting the project plan, using hand and power tools, operating basic woodworking machinery, applying quality requirements and applying product finishing techniques and materials
Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces or simulated workplaces involved in the manufacture of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture and/or furniture components or a suitably simulated environment
Tools and equipment may include:
measuring tapes or rulers
hammers
mallets
squares
bevels
chisels
planes
hand saws
power saws
cordless drills/screwdrivers
power drills
fixing and joining devices
jigs
clamping devices
pincers
Machines may include:
band saws
cross cut saws
rip saws
panel planers
belt sander
horizontal borers
vertical drill presses
pedestal grinders and hand wood turning lathes
Materials to be used may include but are not limited to:
timber
manufactured board
adhesives
screws
nails
bolts
dowels
metal fasteners
steel
plastics
primers and coating materials
Checking of constructed product is to cover:
squareness
alignment
wind and hardware
fittings and attachments
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 of tools and equipment
Work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
Manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures

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 instructions 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 or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment or products
achieve required production output and product quality
Adapt or vary furnishing product designs
Construct, assemble and finish at least one basic furnishing product from the list in the Range Statement
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, materials, woodworking machinery and a work area.

Method of Assessment
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment may be conducted 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 equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.