Unit of competency Outline

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Source and review information about furnishing product materials

Source and review information about furnishing product materials

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFP2018
State Code
OEJ81
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research materials used in furnishing products and apply this knowledge to production needs. Materials for kitchens and bathroom construction are covered in a separate unit. Learners with his competency have basic skills to support further study or entry-level work in furnishing and furniture making industries. This unit is usually delivered within a pre-employment training program.Workers with this competency undertake research to guide materials choice in furnishing production. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source information about furnishing product materials
  • 1.1 Identify material requirements for furnishing production
  • 1.2 Identify and use multiple reliable sources of information to identify materials that meet furnishing production needs
2. Apply knowledge of material characteristics to guide production choices
  • 2.1 Identify strength, durability and other physical characteristics of material relevant to production needs
  • 2.2 Identify material cost, handling requirements, workplace safety and environmental impact considerations relevant to production needs
  • 2.3 Identify common problems and faults in materials
  • 2.4 Identify finishing requirements, including surface finishing, for materials
  • 2.5. Compare benefits and limitations of different materials to guide choice of material for production
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX69 MSFFP2007 Identify materials used in furnishing production Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIJ8 MSF20522 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways Qualification