Application
This unit of competency covers constructing and assembling cane furniture.
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 | Prepare for work | 1.1 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work |
1.2 | Tools, machines and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition | ||
1.3 | Furniture design, tolerances, process, materials and quantities are determined from work instructions | ||
1.4 | Construction and assembly sequence is planned | ||
1.5 | Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process | ||
1.6 | Suitable work area is selected for the task | ||
1.7 | Preparatory drawings/set-outs for tasks are completed | ||
1.8 | Cutting list for components is developed | ||
1.9 | Materials are selected following work instructions | ||
2 | Complete construction | 2.1 | Material is set out and prepared according to work instructions and components are marked according to workplace procedures |
2.2 | Tools, machines and equipment are used in accordance with safety requirements and manufacturer specifications | ||
2.3 | Components are manufactured, including any specified shapes, angles or curves, and checked against set-out and job requirements | ||
2.4 | Components are assembled using jigs and/or clamps and fastenings | ||
2.5 | Adhesives are applied according to workplace procedures and/or manufacturer instructions | ||
2.6 | Joining process is undertaken according to workplace procedures | ||
2.7 | Assembled furniture is checked for compliance with specifications | ||
2.8 | Furniture is prepared for finishing | ||
2.9 | Any non-conformity with the required quality standards is rectified | ||
3 | Finalise operation and maintain equipment | 3.1 | Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures |
3.2 | Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode | ||
3.3 | Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices | ||
3.4 | Unused hardware is collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures | ||
3.5 | Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures | ||
Evidence of Performance
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Construct three (3) cane furniture items products, including:
a two or three seater lounge
an oval dining table
a dining chair
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
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
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
Evidence of Knowledge
Interpretation of plan representation of cane furniture design
Preparation of drawings/set-outs
Identification of hand and/or power tools, materials, equipment, processes and procedures
Work flow in relation to cane furniture production
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 plans, equipment and materials required to construct cane furniture.
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. | |
Cane furniture includes: | lounge chairs dining chairs tables side tables coffee tables entertainment units bookcases |
Preparation for finishing includes: | the application of binding cane/peel and the sanding of the furniture |
Unit context includes: | WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code, and local safe operating procedures work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work involves reading and interpreting plans, developing set-outs, using hand and power tools and equipment and operating woodworking machinery competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of cane furniture |
Tools and equipment include: | nail guns pin nailers glue guns measuring tapes or rulers hammers mallets squares bevels chisels hand saws power saws power drills/screwdrivers pneumatic tools, compressor and spray equipment clamps screwdrivers pincers |
Machines include: | band saws docking saws jig saws bench saws vertical drill presses and presses |
Checking of constructed product is to cover: | squareness parallel twist distortion |
Materials include: | adhesives screws nails binding cane steel bars metal recliner actions |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures include: | workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures |
Sectors
Furniture Making