Unit of competency Outline

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Join furnishing materials

Join furnishing materials

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFP2005
State Code
BAX73
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the competency required to join furnishing materials using a variety of joining techniques.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements, including process, materials, finish and quantity, from specifications, drawings, designs, project sheets or work instructions
  • 1.2 Identify the workplace, health and safety (WHS) practices and procedures to be used
2 Plan and prepare for work
  • 2.1 Develop a work plan to logically sequence each stage
  • 2.2 Determine the procedures for checking quality at each stage of the process
  • 2.3 Select a suitable work area for the task
  • 2.4 Identify and check tools and equipment for the application for safe and effective operation
3 Lay out and prepare materials
  • 3.1 Select and check materials for defects following work instructions
  • 3.2 Select and prepare suitable joining processes and methods
  • 3.3 Prepare and lay out materials for joining
4 Join materials
  • 4.1 Comply with work, health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 4.2 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with procedures
  • 4.3 Measure, mark and cut to size materials in accordance with requirements
  • 4.4 Apply adhesives according to work procedures and/or manufacturer instructions
  • 4.5 Join materials and complete final trim and finishing to specifications
  • 4.6 Check work against quality requirements
5 Check work area and maintain equipment
  • 5.1 Clean equipment and inspect for serviceable condition and store and report faulty and/or defective equipment in accordance with procedures
  • 5.2 Store or dispose of materials according to procedures
  • 5.3 Clean and maintain work area
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ89 MSFFP2012 Join furnishing materials Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDH7 MSF20516 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways Qualification