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Assemble furnishing products

Assemble furnishing products

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFM2019
State Code
OEL19
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use basic construction skills to assemble furnishing products. Products may be fitted or freestanding pieces of furniture or components made of timber, manufactured board or other material.Workers with this competency complete routine tasks in industries such as cabinet and furniture making.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for assembly
  • 1.1 Determine task requirements from work documentation
  • 1.2 Plan assembly sequence and identify procedures for checking quality at each stage
  • 1.3 Identify and follow work health and safety procedures
  • 1.4 Select suitable work area for task
  • 1.5 Select tools and equipment and check that they are safe and functional
  • 1.6 Select components, joining devices, hardware and fittings in accordance with specifications
2 Assemble items
  • 2.1 Lay out and join components using jigs and appropriate fastenings
  • 2.2 Use tools, equipment and machinery safely and in accordance with manufacturer specifications
  • 2.3 Attach hardware and fittings in accordance with specifications
  • 2.4 Check product quality against specifications at each stage of assembly
  • 2.5 Identify components which do not meet quality requirements and rectify deficiencies or process in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Process finished products in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Clean work area and maintain equipment
  • 3.1 Clean work area, safely dispose of rubbish and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
  • 3.2 Clean tools and equipment, complete routine maintenance and leave in a safe mode in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Identify, tag and report faulty equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Complete job documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI411 MSFFM2002 Assemble furnishing components Unit of competency
WI416 MSFFM2007 Follow plans to assemble production furniture Unit of competency