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, 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.
Joints include:
dowel
mortise and tenon
dovetail
lap joint
biscuit joint
finger joint
housing joint
mitre and bridle joints
Unit context
Work involves the use of tools to create hand made timber joints
Workplace health and safety requirements may include: OH&S legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures or equivalent
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, organisation insurance requirements, environment legislation, and manual handling procedures and relevant regulations
Tools and equipment are to include:
chisels
mallets
mortise gauges
vernier calipers
vices
dovetail saws
tenon saws
coping saws
planes
files
hand drills
power drills
dowel jigs and power routers
Tools and equipment may also include:
portable biscuit machines
power planers
power saws and power sanders
Timbers may include:
indigenous and overseas timbers
Workplace requirements include:
visual appearance
tolerance
gaps or play in joints and strength
Quality requirements include:
alignment
neatness
firmness and acceptable tolerances
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools
Production planning figures
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawing and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
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
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
Select appropriate joint types for the furniture item
Utilise at lease three different adhesive types
To produce a minimum of four different joint types as specified in the Range Statement in accordance with industry standards on tolerances with at least two produced substantially by hand operations
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource Implications
Timber, chisels, mallets, mortise gauges, vernier dial calipers, vices, dovetail saws, planes, files and drills.

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 will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

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