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Construct furniture using leg and rail method

Construct furniture using leg and rail method

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFM3025
State Code
OEK60
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to construct and assemble furniture using traditional leg and rail construction methods.Workers with this competency follow established procedures and designs to make furniture using discretion, judgement and some problem solving.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for task
  • 1.1 Determine task requirements from design and other work documentation
  • 1.2 Plan construction and assembly sequence and identify procedures for checking quality at each stage
  • 1.3 Identify and follow work health and safety procedures
  • 1.4 Select suitable work area for the task
  • 1.5 Complete preparatory drawings and set-outs in accordance with design and other work documentation
  • 1.6 Develop cutting list for components in accordance with design and other work documentation
  • 1.7 Select tools and equipment and check that they are safe and functional
  • 1.8 Check that materials meet task quality requirements
2 Complete construction
  • 2.1 Set out and prepare materials and mark components in accordance with task requirements
  • 2.2 Use tools, equipment and machinery safely and in accordance with manufacturer specifications
  • 2.3 Check product meets quality requirements at each stage of construction and assembly.
  • 2.4 Make components in accordance with specified shapes, angles or curves, and confirm against set-outs and task requirements
  • 2.5 Assemble components using jigs and/or clamps and fastenings according to task requirements
  • 2.6 Apply adhesives according to workplace procedures and/or manufacturer instructions
  • 2.7 Complete the joining process in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Confirm that assembled furniture complies with specifications and rectify any deficiencies
  • 2.9 Prepare product for final finish in accordance with task requirements
3 Finalise task
  • 3.1 Clean work area, safely dispose of waste and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
  • 3.2 Clean machinery, complete routine maintenance and leave in a safe mode in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Identify, tag and report faulty equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Complete job documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI423 MSFFM3002 Construct furniture using leg and rail method Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIK0 MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology Qualification