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Hand carve wood to custom design

Hand carve wood to custom design

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDM4006
State Code
ODZ50
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/06/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/11/2022
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
15/11/2022
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm the design requirements, select the wood, hand carve a custom design and prepare the carving for finishing. This unit applies to individuals working in a manufacturing or design studio environment who hand carve wood components, either alone or as part of an internal or external team.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm the design requirements
  • 1.1 Verify and comply with relevant legislative, work health and safety and workplace requirements related to hand carving wood
  • 1.2 Read and interpret product design requirements and confirm feasibility of design
  • 1.3 Elaborate on and document product design requirements in accordance with workplace requirements
2. Select and prepare the wood to be hand carved
  • 2.1 Analyse and confirm design requirements in terms of product specification and product usage
  • 2.2 Identify wood species that will satisfy product specifications
  • 2.3 Select wood for carving from a detailed analysis and comparison of product specification and characteristics, properties and costs of available wood species
  • 2.4 Prepare wood for hand carving using suitable methods
3. Select carving tools
  • 3.1 Select carving tools suitable to meet requirements
  • 3.2 Check selected carving tools for serviceability, sharpness, maintenance compliance and safety in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Rectify faults or pass to suitably qualified personnel for resolution
  • 3.4 Select required equipment to hold or support material for hand tools application
4. Carve the wood
  • 4.1 Select a style and method of wood carving suitable for selected wood and design requirements
  • 4.2 Apply and enface carving patterns on wood to guide carving and optimise use of wood
  • 4.3 Confirm wood grain selection and appropriateness of tools by applying to bulk clearance
  • 4.4 Apply carving tools to precision requirements of product design
5. Finalise operation
  • 5.1 Prepare product for finishing in accordance with design specification
  • 5.2 Clean, maintain and store carving tools in accordance with manufacturer specifications
  • 5.3 Clean and clear work area in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Complete required workplace documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI446 MSFFM4001 Hand carve wood to custom design Unit of competency