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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. |
Furniture to be constructed using the leg and rail method may include: | dining occasional hall and side tables dining and occasional chairs and cabinets |
Unit context | OH&S requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code 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 Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and/or furniture components |
Unit scope | Work involves reading and interpreting plans, developing set-outs, using static machines, using hand and power tools to construct furniture using traditional jointing methods (mortise and tenon, mitre, dowel and bridle) |
Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to: | measuring tapes or rulers hammers mallets squares bevels chisels planes hand saws power saws cordless drills/screwdrivers power drills fixing and jointing devices pneumatic tools jigs clamps and pincers |
Machines may include, but are not limited to: | band saws cross cut saws jig saws panel and rip saws surface planers panel planers belt sanders horizontal borers vertical drill presses furniture mortise and tenoner dovetailers pedestal grinders wood turning lathes veneer guillotines and presses |
Materials to be used may include but are not limited to: | timber manufactured board adhesives screws nails dowels knock down fittings |
Checking of constructed product is to cover: | squareness parallel twist and distortion and product faults |
Personal protective equipment | Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures | Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment Work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication Manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures |