Unit of competency Outline
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Follow plans to assemble production furniture
Follow plans to assemble production furniture
Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFM2007
MSFFM2007
State Code
WI416
WI416
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit of competency covers assembling production furniture using modular construction methods and components to a given plan. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for assembly
- 1.1 Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity
- 1.2 Assembly sequence is planned
- 1.3 Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process
- 1.4 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- 1.5 Suitable work area is selected for the task
- 1.6 Tools and equipment suitable to the assembly are selected and checked for safe operation
- 1.7 Fixing and joining devices are selected in line with work instructions and type of materials to be joined
- 1.8 Components, hardware, fittings and attachments are collected
2 Assemble furniture
- 2.1 Components are laid out and joined using appropriate fastenings
- 2.2 Hand and/or power tools are used as required
- 2.3 Assembled furniture is checked for compliance with specifications
- 2.4 Doors, drawers, shelves and/or runners are prepared and fitted in accordance with set-out
- 2.5 Hardware and decorative accessories are applied to specification
- 2.6 Item is prepared for finishing, including the removal of bruises, scratches, dents and marks
- 2.7 Work is checked against required standard and non-conforming items rectified
- 2.8 Finished products are organised and stored in holding area
3 Finalise operation and maintain equipment
- 3.1 Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.2 Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode
- 3.3 Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
- 3.4 Off-cuts and unused materials are collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures
- 3.5 Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8604 | LMFFM2007B | Follow plans to assemble production furniture | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEL19 | MSFFM2019 | Assemble furnishing products | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J727 | MSF20313 | Certificate II in Furniture Making | Qualification |
| J730 | MSF30213 | Certificate III in Furniture Making | Qualification |
| J749 | MSF30313 | Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining | Qualification |