Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements relevant to producing templates and jigs for custom made furniture
- Instructions, plans or design briefs are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials required to complete work tasks
- Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
- Sequence of work is planned and documented, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality outcomes
- Quality checking procedures are developed and documented for each step in the process
- Plan for the production of templates or patterns
- Size requirements are checked in relation to the production process and finishing capacity of the workplace
- Material for pattern or template is identified for approximate size and characteristics
- Procedures for using pattern development instruments and tools are checked and equipment is prepared for use
- Each dimension is measured, exploded and plotted maintaining appropriate angles, arcs and curves
- Visual inspection and measurements are used to compare pattern dimensions and shapes with drawings and specifications
- Complete templates or patterns
- Equipment and tools are used following normal workplace procedures
- Pattern or template is completed ensuring that the pattern indicates completion date and original drawing details
- Required workplace approval of pattern or template is obtained
- Plans are marked with notations for workplace requirements, including authorship, process or customer requirements, authorisation and any review dates
- Plans are copied and filed as required according to workplace policies and procedures
- Design and construct jig for custom furniture
- Design of proposed jig or fixture is produced
- Production process incorporating jig is planned
- Tools and equipment are used following normal workplace procedures
- Jig is constructed as per design and within tolerances
- Jig is used to produce prototype to ascertain its adherence to set tolerances and to assess its match to original design
- Jig is adjusted as required to meet requirements for custom made furniture design
- Complete housekeeping
- Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored appropriately
- Faulty or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
- Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
- Workplace documentation is completed