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Produce templates and jigs for custom-made furniture

Produce templates and jigs for custom-made furniture

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDT4015
State Code
WI296
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
030705 - Toolmaking
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers producing templates and jigs for custom-made furniture in a wide variety of fine woods operations. It involves application of skills and knowledge at a 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 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to producing templates and jigs for custom-made furniture
  • 1.2 Instructions, plans or design briefs are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials required to complete work tasks
  • 1.3 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
  • 1.4 Sequence of work is planned and documented, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality outcomes
  • 1.5 Quality checking procedures are developed and documented for each step in the process
2 Plan for the production of templates or patterns
  • 2.1 Size requirements are checked in relation to the production process and finishing capacity of the workplace
  • 2.2 Material for pattern or template is identified for approximate size and characteristics
  • 2.3 Procedures for using pattern development instruments and tools are checked and equipment is prepared for use
  • 2.4 Each dimension is measured, exploded and plotted maintaining appropriate angles, arcs and curves
  • 2.5 Visual inspection and measurements are used to compare pattern dimensions and shapes with drawings and specifications
3 Complete templates or patterns
  • 3.1 Equipment and tools are used following normal workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Pattern or template is completed ensuring that the pattern indicates completion date and original drawing details
  • 3.3 Required workplace approval of pattern or template is obtained
  • 3.4 Plans are marked with notations for workplace requirements, including authorship, process or customer requirements, authorisation and any review dates
  • 3.5 Plans are copied and filed, as required, according to workplace policies and procedures
4 Design and construct jig for custom-made furniture
  • 4.1 Design of proposed jig or fixture is produced
  • 4.2 Production process incorporating jig is planned
  • 4.3 Tools and equipment are used following normal workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Jig is constructed in accordance with design and within tolerances
  • 4.5 Jig is used to produce prototype to ascertain its adherence to set tolerances and to assess its match to original design
  • 4.6 Jig is adjusted as required to meet requirements for custom-made furniture design
5 Complete housekeeping
  • 5.1 Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
  • 5.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored appropriately
  • 5.3 Faulty or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
  • 5.4 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
  • 5.5 Workplace documentation is completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA386 LMFFDT4018A Produce templates and jigs for custom made furniture Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ58 MSFFDM4005 Design, construct and test jigs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J742 MSF40213 Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology Qualification