Elements and Performance Criteria

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage
OHS requirements
are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures.
Requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, control of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling, including lifting and carrying
Organisational requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Finishing custom furniture
refers to the preparation technique used on the furniture surface, the processes of selection, evaluation and application of any materials to the surface, the process of polishing and other final finishing processes
Instructions
workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment
production planning figures
workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, specifications, drawings and designs
workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications
manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
Tools and equipment
may include power and hand sanders, brushes, steel wool, scrapers, rags, rubbing pads, brushes, spray guns, rottenstone, pumice and other polishing and rubbing compounds
Materials
may include timber (both indigenous and overseas), adhesives and fasteners, shellac, lacquer, polyurethane, oil finishes, stains, oxides, bleaching compounds, ammonia and filling compounds
Furniture surface preparation
may be by sanding by hand or power sander, scraping, planing or other smoothing technique
is to take account of the fact that the colour of the wood may be changed by staining, bleaching, painting, ammonia fuming and/or a number of other techniques
Surface may be filled
using wood putty, wood plugs or other fillers
Finishing processes and materials
may include waxing, shellacking, nitrocellulose lacquering, conversion lacquering, linseed oiling, tung oiling, alkyd varnishing, polyurethane varnishing, water-based polyurethane and/or oil-varnish mixes, depending on the finish required, the furniture's use and the timber type used.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for finishing the surface of timber furniture
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
Finish a minimum of four different pieces of furniture using different finish technologies on each as specified in the Range Statement in accordance with industry standards
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
four realistic and differing finishing tasks
materials and equipment relevant to applying finishing techniques to custom furniture
specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where finishing is involved

Guidance information for assessment