List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Identify materials requirements | 1.1 | Drawings and specifications for materials are read and interpreted |
| | 1.2 | Sources of product supply are identified |
| | 1.3 | Normal quantity supply and matching storage facilities and equipment are identified |
| | 1.4 | Material safety data sheets (MSDS) or other supplier safety information are read and any relevant engineering controls or personal protection equipment are identified, and any additional resources required for safe workplace handling and storage of the materials are documented and reported |
| | 1.5 | Procedures to deal with fire or explosion risk, spills or injury are identified and recorded |
2 | Monitor consumables and production materials | 2.1 | Consumables and production materials are checked for conformity to design specification and capacity to meet the requirements of the end product |
| | 2.2 | Any non-conformity in materials is noted and possible causes investigated and documented, including any variations, which may need to be made to the production process or materials used |
| | 2.3 | Materials and consumables are compared with competitive products, market information and recommendations are made on preferred options |
| | 2.4 | Preparation procedures for consumables and production materials are identified and checked for required additives, consumables and other materials or equipment requirement |
| | 2.5 | Materials ordering, storage, safe movement and waste disposal needs are identified |
3 | Document materials estimates | 3.1 | All procedures for the estimates process are checked for conformity with workplace procedures |
| | 3.2 | Cost reports, including time and maintenance, are prepared |
| | 3.3 | Estimates are authorised by appropriate personnel for implementation |
| | 3.4 | Recommendations for variations to materials specifications are made to appropriate personnel |
Collect, organise and understand information related to multi-trade work instructions and work orders, building and structural plans and safety procedures
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Identify materials used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Identify process requirements in terms of materials and specialist equipment
Determine appropriate materials and consumables to match production and product quality standards and identify commercially viable sources of their supply
Calculate materials and other resource requirements and costs, and cost and document requirements
Identify the impact of decisions in terms of commercial, environmental and safety risks
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures
Use workplace technology related to the coordination, including communication equipment, time and management aids and other measuring devices
Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity
Company business policies and plans, including procedures for company products, market, work systems and equipment
Authorised production processes and plans and related materials and consumables
Materials and process characteristics and special requirements
Commercial supply systems, including standard documentation support processes
Cost-benefit analysis or equivalent techniques
Assessors must:
hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors
have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Access is required to production plans, materials and consumables specifications, commercial supply system indices, directories and catalogues, financial resources and delegations, and appropriate software.