Application
This unit of competency covers the installation of furnishing products to a given plan.
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 instructions are used to determine job requirements, including location, type of installation, tolerances, process, finish and quality |
1.2 | Installation location and sequence are planned | ||
1.3 | Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process | ||
1.4 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work | ||
1.5 | Hardware, fittings and attachments are collected | ||
1.6 | Tools and equipment suitable for installation are identified and checked for safe and effective operation | ||
1.7 | Fixing and joining devices are selected in line with work instructions and types of materials | ||
1.8 | Required installation aids are selected and checked for suitability for purpose | ||
2 | Complete installation | 2.1 | Site is prepared for installation |
2.2 | Furnishing products are prepared to site requirements | ||
2.3 | Hand and/or power tools and equipment are used in accordance with workplace requirements, including use of personal protective equipment | ||
2.4 | Fixing methods are undertaken according to site conditions | ||
2.5 | Installed furniture product is checked for compliance with specification | ||
2.6 | Tops and/or appliances are installed in accordance with plans and specifications | ||
2.7 | Hardware and decorative accessories are installed | ||
2.8 | Work is checked against required quality standards | ||
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
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, tools, equipment or products
maintain required production output and product quality
Install four (4) different and significant furnishing products, including at least:
one (1) floor mounted
one (1) wall mounted
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 furniture design
Preparation of drawings/set-outs
Work flow in relation to furniture production
Identification of hand and/or power tools, materials, equipment, processes and procedures
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, tools and equipment required to install furnishing products.
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. | |
Furnishing products for installation include: | kitchen cabinets bathroom cabinets wall units desks counters wardrobes dressing tables entertainment units laundry cabinets |
Appliances to be installed include: | ovens range hoods sinks basins cooktops refrigerators |
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 requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving in the installation of furnishing products competency may be demonstrated on worksites of enterprises involved in the installation of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets |
Tools and equipment include: | measuring tapes or rulers hammers mallets squares bevels chisels levels plumb lobs planes hand saws power saws power planers cordless drills power drills screwdrivers explosive fixing gun clamps supporting devices screwdrivers |
Materials include: | timber manufactured board laminates granite marble stainless steel adhesives screws nails masonry anchors dowels cavity wall fixing |
Product checking is to cover: | level plumb twirl alignment of doors and/or drawers |
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