Application
This unit of competency covers selecting and using hand tools in applications relating to custom furniture making sector and includes manufacturing specialist hand tools to support unique functions. It involves application of skills and knowledge at the highly skilled craftsman or artisan level.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Identify hand tools | 1.1 | Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the selection and use of hand tools are verified and complied with |
1.2 | Type and range of hand tools, their functions, manufacturing specifications and quality reputations are identified and researched | ||
2 | Select hand tools | 2.1 | Hand tools most appropriate for the job are selected |
2.2 | Selected hand tools are checked for serviceability, precision settings, maintenance compliance and safety | ||
2.3 | Faults are rectified or passed to qualified persons for rectification | ||
2.4 | Equipment is selected to hold or support material for hand tools application where applicable | ||
3 | Manufacture specialist hand tools | 3.1 | The need for specialist hand tools is established after full research and discounting of existing capabilities and availabilities |
3.2 | The design of the specialist tool is completed and verified | ||
3.3 | The material for the specialist tool is selected after full consideration of the functions and the material options | ||
3.4 | The specialist tool is manufactured to specification | ||
3.5 | The specialist tool is tested and modified to satisfy the function | ||
3.6 | Design specifications are documented and retained in the enterprise filing systems | ||
4 | Use hand tools | 4.1 | Hand tools are safely located when not in immediate use |
4.2 | Material is located and held in position for hand tool application | ||
4.3 | Hand tools safety requirements are complied with throughout the operation | ||
4.4 | The full capability of the hand tool is professionally applied and adjusted to achieve the required specificity of outcome | ||
4.5 | Mid-operation maintenance is carried out to ensure continuing achievement of specified outcomes | ||
5 | Clean up work area and tools | 5.1 | All tools are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer specifications |
5.2 | Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored | ||
5.3 | Work area is cleared and waste removed | ||
5.4 | Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed | ||
Evidence of Performance
Collect, organise and understand information related to furnishing work instructions and work orders 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
Locate and apply relevant information related to hand tools
Adopt and carry out correct procedures prior to and during use of the range of hand tools including hand planes, chisels, hand saws, spokeshave, hammer, mallet, marking-out tools, files, rasps, scrapers, screwdrivers, hand drills, straight edges, knives and clamps
Design and manufacture one (1) specialist hand tool for a specified production function
Tune and sharpen:
chisels
hand planes
spokeshave
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
Lead others and work effectively to improve production quality and outcomes
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
Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity and encourage participation of employees in the planning of work activities and changes
Evidence of Knowledge
State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to use of hand tools
Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for use of hand tools
Types, characteristics, uses, limitations and maintenance requirements of the range of hand tools used in furniture production
Manufacturing specifications for hand tools
Processes for evaluating the quality of hand tools in terms of specifications, safety, maintainability and commercial reputation
Established communication channels and protocols
Techniques for the design of specialised hand tools and the manufacturer of one-off tools
Relevant problem identification and resolution
Workplace safety requirements and WHS legislation
Work flow within the workplace
Assessment Conditions
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 range of quality hand tools and support documentation, legitimate specialist hand tool requirements and specifications.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range Statement
Specifies 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. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. | |
Unit context includes: | WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate conceptual and analytical ability, discretion, judgement and problem solving customers or suppliers may be internal or external |
Instructions include: | workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment production planning figures workplace instructions: job sheets plans specifications drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials |
Hand tools include: | hand planes chisels hand saws spokeshave hammer mallet marking-out tools files rasps scraper screwdrivers hand drill straight edges knives clamps steel/bronze wool sandpaper brushes stone and whetstone grinder |
Fault reporting includes: | verbal or written reporting |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures include: | work procedures/instructions manufacturer specifications and instructions standard forms of workplace process and procedures organisation work specifications and requirements legislation, regulations and codes of practice quality and Australian Standards and procedures |
Sectors
Furniture design and technology