Elements and Performance Criteria

OHS requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes 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 skills in the reading of work documents and the preparation of work plans
Competency may be determined in workplaces involved in the manufacture and or installation of musical instruments, domestic furniture, commercial furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, furniture components, picture frames, soft furnishings, floor covering and finishing, and glass and glazing

standards
drawings
cutting lists
job specifications and architect/builder plans or equivalent and manufacturer specifications and/or operating instructions
Work documents are to include hard copy and may include computerised versions

Workplace plans, drawings and specifications applicable to all sectors of the industry
Australian Standards applicable to the industry sectors
Workplace procedures relating to the preparation of own work plans and the maintenance of work documentation
Supplier and manufacturer technical data and information
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Critical Aspects of Evidence
Recognise and explain the meanings of symbols, technical terms and conventions of specifications and plans
Check accuracy of copied specifications
Maintain condition of documentation

Locate, read and interpret a minimum of 10 selected/specified work documents which must include:

Australian Standards relevant to the sector
manufacturer technical instructions and specifications

real or simulated local work documents including:

work plans
material safety data sheets
relevant building codes
job procedures
safe work instructions or equivalent
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Resource Implications
Access to a range of drawings, standards, plans, specifications and cutting lists relevant to the work.

Method of Assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.