Unit of competency Outline

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Assemble custom furniture

Assemble custom furniture

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDT4002
State Code
WI283
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency covers assembling custom furniture to critical production specifications involving application of skills and knowledge at a highly skilled craftsman or artisan level.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for work
  • 1.1 Applicable legislative, work health and safety (WHS), and organisational requirements relevant to assembling custom furniture are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Instructions, plans or design briefs and critical production specifications are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks
  • 1.3 Assembly sequence is planned and materials/component layout is confirmed
  • 1.4 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • 1.5 Adhesives, trims and accessories are identified, evaluated against the production specification and selected for use
  • 1.6 Quality checking procedures are developed and documented for each step in the assembly process
2 Assemble custom furniture
  • 2.1 Components, materials and tools are laid out in accordance with the assembly plan
  • 2.2 Components are checked against specification prior to assembly and out of specification items are rejected
  • 2.3 Components are assembled and checked against specification for accuracy, fit, twist and distortion
  • 2.4 Doors, drawers and shelves are assembled and fitted
  • 2.5 Hardware and decorative accessories are applied to specification
  • 2.6 Product quality is prepared for final finish, including the removal of bruises, scratches, dents and marks
  • 2.7 Product quality is checked against plans at identified checkpoints
3 Complete housekeeping
  • 3.1 Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
  • 3.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
  • 3.3 Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
  • 3.4 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
  • 3.5 Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA370 LMFFDT4002A Assemble custom furniture Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ62 MSFFDM4001 Assemble custom furniture Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J742 MSF40213 Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology Qualification