Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Scope of drawing

Drawing is to be limited to that used for manufacture/ production purposes and is not to encompass original design concepts

Drawing is to be completed using both manual and computer-aided design techniques and processes

Unit scope

Drawings are to be in metric scale and cover all dimensions of the furniture and furnishings

Calculations

Calculations are to be performed both manually and with the aid of a calculator

Unit context

Workplace health and safety requirements may include OH&S legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes 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

Personal protection equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

Work procedures relating to production drawing

Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Identify the factors and criteria relevant to the drawings
Apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including the use of personal protective clothing and equipment
Communicate effectively to enable accurate drawings
Prepare production drawings of furniture/furnishings:
covering a scope of at least three products
applying both manual and computer-aided techniques and processes

Underpinning Knowledge
Furniture design and planning criteria
Structural geometry
Measurement techniques and equipment/tools
The theory and practice of calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
The types, techniques and processes of manual production drawing
The types of computer-aided drawing equipment, software, techniques and processes
Conventional signs and markings for drawings

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to drawings work orders, plans and safety procedures
Communication. Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of drawing outcomes and problems
Planning. Plan and organise activities to avoid any back tracking or workflow interruptions
Teamwork. Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow
Mathematical ideas and techniques. Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area, perimeter, volume, mass, scales and ratios, and estimate material requirements
Solve problems. Use pre-checking techniques to anticipate drawing problems and avoid reworking
Use of technology. Use the limited workplace technology related to drawing tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Resource Implications
Information on the subjects for drawing, suitable work area appropriate to the activity, computer-aided drawing systems, measuring, calculating and recording devices.

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 should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

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

Key Competency Levels
NB:These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
There are three levels available:
Level 1 where work is within set conditions and process
Level 2 where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised; and
Level 3 where the design and/or development of conditions or process is required
Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(1)