Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity
- Fabrication sequence are planned
- Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process
- Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Suitable work area is selected for the task
- Preparatory drawings and set-outs for tasks are completed
- Cutting list for components is developed
- Materials are selected following work instructions
- Tools and equipment suitable for fabrication are identified and checked for safe and effective operation
- Complete fabrication
- Materials are set out and prepared according to work instructions and components are marked according to industry practices
- Tools, machines and equipment are used in accordance with safety requirements and manufacturers' specifications
- Components are fabricated and checked against set-outs for accuracy tolerances, fit and distortion
- Doors, drawers, shelves or decorative treatments are fitted as required
- Product is prepared for final finish, including the removal of bruises, scratches, dents and marks
- Product is checked against plans at identified checkpoints
- Finalise operation
- Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
- Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
- Off-cuts and unused materials are collected and stored for reuse or disposed following workplace procedures
- Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures