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.
Duty of care
duty of care requires everything 'reasonably practicable' to be done to protect the health and safety of others at the workplace. This duty is placed on:
all employers
their employees
any others who have an influence on the hazards in a workplace
Responsibilities
include complying, as far possible, with all activities carried out in accordance with the standard
reporting anything that might affect compliance with the standard
Hierarchy of control
refers to the range of feasible options for managing the risk to health and safety. The hierarchy normally ranges over the following controls:
elimination of the hazard
its substitution with a less harmful version
its redesign
engineering controls
isolation of the hazard from people at the workplace
safe work practices
redesigning work systems
the use of personal protective equipment by people at the workplace
Systematic approach
includes hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control and review
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)
Materials
include all materials associated with the furniture product including fabrics, finishes, wood, metal, plastic, paint, foam, oils, animal skin
may also include but not be limited to adhesives, nails, and staples
Hazards associated with materials
may include but not be limited to chemical properties such as toxicity, fumes, combustibility, physical properties such as strength, weakness, splintering, breakage, weight, and components such as adhesives, nails, and staples
Hazards associated with production
may include but not be limited to manual handling, finishing and production processes, use of tools and machinery, dust inhalation, power sources and leads, flying debris, fume inhalation, trips, falls, lack of control during pouring, machine safety and vibration (direct and indirect consequences)
Range of customers
may include but not be limited to aged and the elderly, people with disabilities, children and adults
Potential hazards for users
may include but not be limited to allergies to materials, injury from materials or components, injury due to design faults, lack of stability, breakage and difficult to handle or install
Treatments
may include but not be limited to use of production safety strategies such as dust and fumes extraction systems, materials testing, power source protection, personal protective equipment, use of tested materials and accessories, and use of specialised safety features and components

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 risk management in a furniture design work environment
Locate and apply safety information
Assess safety aspects of furniture designs for a range of customers
Address risks and hazards in furniture designs
To complete a minimum of three risk assessments of furniture designs including the determination of required treatments
Work effectively with others

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
materials and equipment relevant to establishing and maintaining a safe furnishing technology work environment
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

Guidance information for assessment