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Bend and form cane

Bend and form cane

Unit of competency
National Code
LMFFM2008B
State Code
W8605
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/05/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/09/2008
Field of Education
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
19/09/2008
Nominal Hours
52
Description
This unit covers the competency to bend and form cane for use in furniture construction
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.2. Tools, machines and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • 1.3. Furniture design, tolerances, process, materials and quantities are determined from work instructions
  • 1.4. Work sequence is planned
  • 1.5. Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process
  • 1.6. Suitable work area is selected for the task
  • 1.7. Preparatory drawings/set-outs for tasks are completed where required
2. Complete bending and forming process
  • 2.1. Tools, machines and equipment are used in accordance with safety requirements and manufacturers' specifications
  • 2.2. Materials are visually inspected for flaws and faults
  • 2.3. Cane is machine sanded to remove exterior blemishes, flaws or faults
  • 2.4. Cane is prepared by straightening where required and marked for bending
  • 2.5. Cane is heated in ovens in accordance with design/pattern bending requirements
  • 2.6. Cane is bent in accordance with design/pattern requirements
  • 2.7. Product is checked against plans at identified checkpoints to ensure compliance with specifications
  • 2.8. Non-conformity with the required quality standards is rectified
3. Finalise operation
  • 3.1. Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
  • 3.2. Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3. Off-cuts and unused materials are collected and stored for reuse or disposed of following workplace procedures
  • 3.4. Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures
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.
Cane furniture may include:
lounge chairs
dining chairs
tables
side tables
coffee tables
entertainment units
bookcases
Unit context
OH&S requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and local safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work involves reading and interpreting plans, developing set-outs, using hand and/or power tools, equipment and operating machinery
Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of cane furniture
Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:
hand sanders and planers
Machines may include, but are not limited to:
bench saws
drop saws
stationary sanding machines
ovens
bending presses
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment
Workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications
Manufacturers' instructions for the use of equipment and materials








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.

Critical Aspects of Evidence
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Apply ventilation standards
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Bend and form cane for a minimum of three furniture items, including
two or three seater lounge
oval dining table
dining chair
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Resource Implications
Access to plans, hand and/or power tools, equipment, machines, cane and a work area.

Method of Assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency.

Context of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant machines, tools, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.


Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W0279 LMFFM2008A Bend and form cane Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WI417 MSFFM2008 Bend and form cane Unit of competency