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.
Information includes:
diagrams or sketches
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
memos
regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to setting out and assembling cabinets, showcases, wall units, counters and workstations
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to setting out and assembling cabinets, showcases, wall units, counters and workstations
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.
Planning and preparation include:
assessment of conditions and hazards
determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies
equipment defect identification
work site inspection.
Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:
emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation
hazard control
hazardous materials and substances
organisational first aid
PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
concealed services (water, power and gas)
lighting
restricted access barriers
traffic control
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in confined spaces
working in proximity to others
use of firefighting equipment
use of tools and equipment
workplace environmental requirements and safety.
Tools and equipment include:
air compressor and hoses
bevels
chisels
clamps
hammers
hand saws
marking gauges
measuring tapes and rules
nail guns
power drills
power leads
power planers
power routers
power saws
sanders
sash cramps
screwdrivers
set-out bench
squares
straight edge.
Quality requirements include:
assembling procedures
attention to specifications of work
control of handling procedures
quality of materials
relevant regulations, including:
AS1473 Guarding and safe use of woodworking machinery
internal company quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications where specified
storing and packaging
use and maintenance of equipment
workplace operations and procedures.
Environmental requirements include:
clean-up management
dust and noise
stormwater protection
waste management.
Statutory and regulatory authority includes:
federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.
Carcase construction:
materials include:
medium density fibreboard (MDF)
particle board
plywood
timber
veneered particle board
types include:
framed and panelled
hollow frame flush
solid core flush
solid panel
type and thickness of backing.
Set-outboards may be:
paper on solid base
particle board
plywood.
Machining manufacturing processes include:
band sawing to shape
cutting to lengths
dressing to shape
grooving and rebating
mortising
moulding to shape
sanding
trenching for housings
trenching for tenons.
Fixings and fasteners used in assembling fitments include:
brads
director screws
knockdown fittings
nails
self-tapping screws
wood screws.
Surfaceedge finishes include:
aluminium mouldings
plastic laminates
thermo plastics
timber veneers.
Free standingfitments may be constructed of:
acrylic
glass
laminates
manufactured board
solid timber.

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.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to manufacture and assemble either a cabinet, showcase, wall unit, counter or workstation, providing evidence of the ability to:
comply with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations
apply organisational quality procedures and processes within context of manufacturing and assembling fitments
select and use appropriate setting out techniques, tools and equipment
correctly apply details and dimensions to make set-out for fitment
show clear details of sectional material and method of joining components on set-out
accurately apply set-out to mark each component correctly for length and machining processes
efficiently identify marking and stacking of each different marked component
identify details and specifications of nominated fitment to be constructed
identify components and manufacturing processes to be carried out
safely and efficiently set up and use machines for required machining processes
safely and efficiently use hand tools and equipment
select and use appropriate processes, tools and equipment for assembling components
demonstrate sound techniques in checking and adjusting component joints for fitting
safely and efficiently assemble and fix carcase and components parts
accurately and safely fit and fix/secure drawers and doors
apply appropriate processes to finish surfaces to specified requirement
identify typical faults and problems that occur and action required to rectify them
communicate with others to ensure safe and effective workshop operations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
workshop location and set-out bench appropriate to activity
dressed and sheet materials relevant to fitment designs
material appropriate for set-out boards
drawings and specifications relevant to activities
tools and equipment appropriate for activity
materials and components related to proposed activity
static machines relevant to proposed manufacturing processes
drawings, specifications and documents relevant to the fitment.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only verified under the particular assessment circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.