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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

PPE includes one (1) or more of the following:

safety glasses

face and head protection

protective footwear

protective clothing

respiratory protection

ear protection

gloves

Joining methods include two (2) or more of the following:

butt

dowel

biscuit joint

domino

matched joint

rebate joint

Machinery includes one (1) or more of the following:

docking saw

rip saw

sanders

vertical and horizontal drills

biscuit machine

domino machine

Tools and equipment include one (1) or more of the following:

measuring tapes and rulers

hammers

mallets

squares

bevels

chisels

planes

hand saws

power drills

biscuit machine

domino machine

dowel jigs

clamps and cramps

abrasives

cleaning materials

Materials include two (2) or more of the following:

timber softwoods and hardwoods

composites

plastic

adhesives

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:

following work instructions, procedures and safe work practices

identifying and interpreting project sheets, specifications, drawings and other relevant information in joining furnishing materials

applying safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of PPE

identifying and selecting materials and joining methods to be used in the work process

using mathematical ideas and techniques to complete measurements, including calculating area and estimating material requirements

using tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner

joining a minimum of the following:

two (2) timber products – one (1) hardwood and one (1) softwood

and

one (1) composite product

inspecting finished product against quality requirements

minimising wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

communicating and working effectively and safely with others.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of PPE

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of timbers, composite and plastic materials

joining techniques and their effect on materials

types of joining methods and the impact of these on joining materials

preparation of drawings/set-outs

identification of hand and/or power tools, materials, equipment, processes and procedures

sequences in relation to joining materials.