Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSFFP2002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop a career plan for the furnishing industry

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFFP2002 - Develop a career plan for the furnishing industry
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit specifies the competency required to research careers, training and career path options in the furnishing industry. It involves research into the range of activities available in the industry to develop a career plan.It is designed for use in a pre-employment skills introduction program and is suitable for use in institutional-based vocational programs. Skills development will take place under direct supervision.This unit is not to be used in a traineeship or apprenticeship training program or associated qualifications. It is only to be used in pre-employment programs and carries no credit towards apprenticeship/trade and other qualification types in manufacturing and furnishings.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in developing a career plan for furnishing and manufacturing industry at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic workplace situations.

Conditions for assessment must include access to research materials and documentation required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
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Evidence Required

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

Research furnishing occupations

1.1

Identify sources of information of information about the furnishing industry and identify furnishing industry sectors

1.2

Determine and describe the types of occupations in furnishing and associated industries and the enterprises that employ furnishing occupations.

1.3

Identify and list an appropriate qualification or qualifications for each occupation, together with the requirements/methods of achievement.

2

Develop a career plan

2.1

Determine career paths within furnishing industry

2.2

Develop a training plan for entry into and progression through the determined career paths

2.3

Assess and describe own skills and interests

2.4

Develop a strategy for gaining access to an identified occupation

3

Review plan

3.1

Discuss plan with appropriate people

3.2

Amend plan as necessary

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

researching occupations and employment opportunities in furnishing industry sectors

researching types of enterprises that employ furnishing personnel with all levels of qualifications

developing a personal career plan that describes own skills and interests.

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 the:

variety of furnishing industries sectors

industries that employ furnishing people

jobs/work in the furnishing industry

types of learning institutions that support skills development in furnishing and allied industries.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Research furnishing occupations

1.1

Identify sources of information of information about the furnishing industry and identify furnishing industry sectors

1.2

Determine and describe the types of occupations in furnishing and associated industries and the enterprises that employ furnishing occupations.

1.3

Identify and list an appropriate qualification or qualifications for each occupation, together with the requirements/methods of achievement.

2

Develop a career plan

2.1

Determine career paths within furnishing industry

2.2

Develop a training plan for entry into and progression through the determined career paths

2.3

Assess and describe own skills and interests

2.4

Develop a strategy for gaining access to an identified occupation

3

Review plan

3.1

Discuss plan with appropriate people

3.2

Amend plan as necessary

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.

Industries sectors include one (1) more of the following:

blinds, awnings and security screens

cabinet making (kitchens, bathrooms and built-in fitments)

furniture making

furniture finishing (polishing)

flooring technology (timber, carpets and resilient)

glass and glazing

musical instrument making and repairs

piano technology

picture framing

soft furnishings

wood machining

upholstery

Occupations include one (1) or more of the following:

general duties

production work

artesian

tradesman

apprentice

furnishings manufacturer

paraprofessional designer

paraprofessional technician

installers

technical sales

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSFFP2002 - Develop a career plan for the furnishing industry
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Assessment Record Sheet

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