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Level 2 Diploma in Furniture and Wood Processing

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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Furniture and Wood

Processing

Qualification Number 601/7627/1


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CONTENTS

Personal Competence Summary.................................................................................................... ..................................................... 03

Introduction to the Qualification........................................................................................................................................................ 05

Assessment Guidance............................................................................................................................... ............................................... 07

Occupational Awards Qualification Implementation Requirements.................................................................................... 08

Enhanced External Quality Assurance Process.............................................................................................................................. 11

Production/Process Activity Guideline.............................................................................................................................................. 13

F/503/5995 Contribute to the effectiveness of work in a commercial setting (Mandatory)………………….. 14

K/506/4066 Make sure own actions reduce risks to health and safety (Mandatory)…………………………. 15

M/507/7899 Produce planed wood and wood based furniture and related products (Mandatory)…………. 17

A/507/7890 Produce sawn wood and wood based furniture and related products (Mandatory)……………. 18

L/507/7909 Operate computer numerically controlled machinery and equipment (Optional)………………. 19

R/507/7913 Produce and maintain woodmachining tooling for furniture related products (Optional)……… 20

Y/507/7914 Produce bored wood and wood based furniture and related products (Optional)………………. 21

A/507/7906 Produce jointed wood and wood based furniture and related products (Optional)……………... 22

L/507/7912 Produce profiled wood and wood based furniture and related products (Optional)…………….. 23

L/507/7913 Produce and maintain woodmachining tooling for furniture and related products (Optional)… 24

L/507/7914 Produce bored wood and wood based furniture and related products (Optional)………………. 25

T/600/9081 Dealing with product enquiries in the workplace (Optional)……………………………………… 26

M/507/7918 Apply edge treatment finishes to wood and wood based furniture and related products (Optional)

28

J/507/8024 Applying total productive maintenance (Optional)……………………………………………….. 29

F/507/8023 Produce sanded wood and wood based furniture and related products (Optional)……………... 31

L/507/8025 Provide advice and guidance on the selection and application of wood and wood based materials

(Optional)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 33

L/507/8026 Wood machinery and equipment maintenance (Optional)………………………………………. 34

M/507/6462 Manufacture routine wood products (Optional)…………………………………………………. 35

K/507/6458 Mark out from setting out details for routine wood products (Optional)………………………... 36

NOTES - General and/or Evidence of Prior Experience............................................................................................................... 37

National Occupational Standards............................................................................................... ....................................................... 38


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PERSONAL COMPETENCE SUMMARY Name:

Company/Centre:

Job Title:

Occupational Awards registration number:

RELIABLE EVIDENCE: The forms of evidence available include (tick as appropriate)

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UNITS OF COMPETENCE

ASSESSOR SIGNATURE

Performance and knowledge assessment completed and supplemented with evidence over time

DATE

Mandatory Units Level Credit

Contribute to the effectiveness of work in a commercial setting

2 5

Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety

2 6

Produce planed wood and wood based furniture and related products

2 12

Produce sawn wood and wood based furniture and related products

2 11

Optional Units of Credit-see ‘What is required from learners?’ page for requirements Unit number and title

Level

Credit

Observation in the workplace ☐ Assessment of knowledge ☐

Records of prior experience ☐ Witness statement(s) ☐

Testimonial(s) ☐ Photographic evidence ☐

Work records ☐ External testing ☐ LEARNER PHOTO


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COMPETENCE COMPLETION SIGNATURES

By signing here, the Learner and Assessor confirm that evidence presented is authentic and that the assessments took place in accordance with the relevant assessment strategy. Details of the assessments and evidence must be recorded in the assessment decision record/summaries at the rear of this book. Learner (signature)

Date:

Assessor (name/signature)

Date:

Internal Quality Assurer (name/signature)

Date:

External Quality Assurer (name/signature)

Date:


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INTRODUCTION TO THE QUALIFICATION

Who is this qualification for? The primary purpose of the qualification is to enable individuals to demonstrate specific competence and knowledge appropriate for the day to day activities in a manufacturing environment using wood and wood-based materials to create products and components. Products may include, for example: furniture for domestic, commercial and industrial use and other items for the engineered wood and construction sectors. By the end of the qualification, the learner will be competent in the job role and have a good understanding of the related job knowledge associated with the role.

1.

What is required from learners?

Learners must achieve 34 credits from the mandatory group, plus a minimum of 23 credits from Optional Group A and a minimum of 20 credits from Optional Group B. The units are made up of the things you need to know and the things you need to be able to do to carry out your job safely and correctly. These are called Learning Outcomes and all must be met to achieve the unit.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this qualification. However, centres must ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification successfully.

Qualification structure

Mandatory Units (All credits must be achieved) Level Credit

F/503/5995 Contribute to the effectiveness of work in a commercial setting 2 5

K/506/4066 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety 2 6

M/507/7899 Produce planed wood and wood based furniture and related products 2 12

A/507/7890 Produce sawn wood and wood based furniture and related products 2 11

Optional Group A (Learners must achieve a minimum of 23 credits)

L/507/7909 Operate computer numerically controlled machinery and equipment 2 10

A/507/7906 Produce jointed wood and wood based furniture and related products 2 13

L/507/7912 Produce profiled wood and wood based furniture and related products 2 13

Optional Group B (Learners must achieve a minimum of 20 credits)

L/507/7909 Operate computer numerically controlled machinery and equipment 2 10

R/507/7913 Produce and maintain wood machining tooling for furniture and related products 2 11

Y/507/7914 Produce bored wood and wood based furniture and related products 2 10

A/507/7906 Produce jointed wood and wood based furniture and related products 2 13

L/507/7912 Produce profiled wood and wood based furniture and related products 2 13

T/600/9081 Dealing with product enquires in the workplace 2 10

M/507/7918 Apply edge treatment finishes to wood and wood based furniture related products 2 10

J/507/8024 Applying total productive maintenance 3 15

F/507/8023 Produce sanded wood and wood based furniture and related products 2 10

L/507/8025 Provide advice and guidance on the selection and application of wood and wood based materials

2 10

R/507/8026 Wood machinery and equipment maintenance 2 16

M/507/6462 Manufacture routine wood products 2 13

K/507/6458 Mark out setting details for routine wood products 2 13


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Achieving the combination of Mandatory units and the correct choice of Optional units will mean the qualification has been completed and OAL will provide the certificate with the qualification title. Where a learner has completed additional units the certificate will list these as “additional units”, in cases where the learner has not completed the full qualification and will not go on to do so, a Certificate of Unit Achievement can be issued for the units achieved.

Age restrictions

This qualification is not approved for use by learners under the age of 16 and OAL cannot accept any registrations for learners in this age group.


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ASSESSMENT GUIDANCE Evidence should show that you can complete all of the learning outcomes for each unit being taken.

Types of evidence: Evidence of performance and knowledge is required. Evidence of performance should be demonstrated by activities and outcomes, and should be generated in the workplace only, unless indicated under potential sources of evidence (see below). Evidence of knowledge can be demonstrated through performance or by responding to questions.

Quantity of evidence: Evidence should show that you can meet the requirements of the units on a minimum of three occasions, in a way that demonstrates that the standards can be achieved consistently over an appropriate period of time.

Potential sources of evidence: The main source of evidence for each unit will be observation of the learner’s performance and knowledge demonstrated during the completion of the unit. There must also be evidence of using questioning and examination of work products. The following can be used as supplementary physical or documentary evidence: • Responses to oral or written questioning

• Professional discussion

• Personal statements/reflective accounts

• Assessment records

• Case studies

• Evidence of feedback given

• Products of learner’s work

• Expert witness testimony

• Evidence of recognition of prior learning

• Assessment plans

All evidence provided must contribute to the Internal Quality Assurance and Standardisation procedures within the Organisation. Please Note that photocopied or downloaded documents are not normally acceptable evidence for OAL qualifications unless accompanied by a record of a professional discussion or assessor statement confirming learner knowledge of the subject. If you are in any doubt about the validity of evidence, please contact your OAL External Quality Assurer. Please be aware, there is a need for a formal qualification for anyone assessing OAL qualifications: anyone holding the A1 award or relevant D units does not have to achieve this new qualification but will be required to work in accordance with the new guidelines. For assessing NVQs during the next three years or assessing QCF qualifications that use the term ‘NVQ’ in their title, under any Awarding Organisation one of the aforementioned qualifications may also be required (depending on the qualification assessment strategies set by individual sector skills councils).


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OCCUPATIONAL AWARDS QUALIFICATION IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

Registration

All learners must be registered using Occupational Awards registration documentation/ arrangements. The centre must maintain appropriate learner personal details for external audit purposes etc. The centre will provide learners with advice and guidance on how to prepare for assessment and allocate an Assessor who will assess learner ability to meet the requirements of the relevant qualifications/unit of credit. It is the learner’s responsibility to demonstrate competence and/or knowledge and to do this they must: • Prove they can consistently meet all the qualifications and unit of credit criteria • Provide evidence from work that they can perform competently in all the contexts specified in the

qualification/unit of credit requirements • Prove that they have the knowledge and understanding required to perform competently, even where they

have not provided evidence from the workplace It is therefore critical that quality evidence is provided in a format to allow the Assessor to make a decision and for the Internal Quality Assurer to audit or verify his/her decision.

Evidence

A qualification and/or unit of credit is awarded when a person has achieved the necessary outcomes of the qualification and/or unit of credit. The specific combination of units necessary to achieve a qualification is detailed in the qualification structure. Certificates of Unit Credit can be awarded when learners achieve any one, or more, units from the qualification. The evidence the learner brings forward will be evidence of performance and/or knowledge. The assessment criteria/qualification requirements are described within the qualification and/or unit of credit itself and can incorporate practical skills and knowledge. The Assessor’s role is to judge each relevant item of evidence. Each must be judged against the qualification and/or unit of credit requirements. It is not sensible to collect evidence against individual criteria, nor is it effective. If items of evidence were collected for each of the criteria, the learner may have to produce many items of evidence, well above the numbers that are actually required. When judging each item of evidence, the Assessor is deciding whether the evidence: is authentic – i.e. actually produced by the learner • meets the criteria • relates as appropriate to a context defined within the qualification and/or unit of credit • confirms that the learner has the required underpinning knowledge When the Assessor makes a decision about the learner’s competence, he or she examines all the evidence available to determine: • if the evidence, as a whole, covers all the evidence of achievement • whether the evidence indicates consistency in competent performance • whether there is enough evidence on which to base an inference of competence Taking the above into account, the outcome can only be one of the following: • yes (the learner is competent) • no (the learner is not yet competent) • there is insufficient evidence to make a decision


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Consistency means that the individual is likely to achieve the standard in their work role, in the different activities defined in the qualification and/or unit of credit over time and range of work. The Assessor must judge how long a time period is sufficient to be confident that the learner can perform reliably to the standard. Unsupported evidence i.e. based on a single assessment/visit will not normally prove consistency.

Performance evidence

Performance evidence can be what the individual actually produces, or the way the individual achieves the standard. One is called product evidence and the other process evidence. Product evidence is tangible – you can look at it and feel it. Products can be inspected and the learner can be asked questions about them. In order to make a fair and objective assessment, the Assessor must be able to answer the question: Is there sufficient evidence that the learner can consistently meet the requirements of the qualification and/or unit of credit? Process evidence describes the way the learner has achieved an outcome – how they went about it. This may be, for example, the way the quality of products is checked or the way customer complaints are handled. This usually means observing the learner in action. Performance evidence may cover a number of outcomes. It makes sense to plan evidence collection so that what the learner does, in the normal course of their job, can be related to different outcomes and units. The activities that clearly link to the qualification and/or unit of credit requirements are the things to concentrate on when planning evidence collection and assessment and when monitoring the learner’s progress. Look for opportunities in the learner’s job when evidence can be collected against a number of units at the same time. Performance evidence can be: • naturally occurring – evidence produced in the normal course of work. Evidence of this sort is usually of high

quality and reliable. It is also cost effective to collect naturally occurring evidence • taken from previous achievements – the learner may be able to bring forward evidence from previous work

experience to show that they are still competent to the standard. Evidence of prior achievement can be used when it can be shown to support a judgment that the learner can still achieve the standard. So, the Assessor must be satisfied that the evidence of prior achievement is sufficiently reliable to justify saying that the learner is currently competent.

• simulated – from circumstances specially designed to enable the learner’s performance to be assessed

Simulation is generally not acceptable. The exceptions, for which EQA approval must be obtained, are: • dealing with emergencies • dealing with accidents • certain pre-approved real time simulators • limited other procedures that cannot be practically performed in the workplace, and for which sufficient

evidence cannot be collected through other means NB: It is not always possible or feasible to collect naturally occurring evidence. It is likely that some simulation may be needed, when it may take too long to wait for the evidence to arise e.g. it may be an aspect of performance which occurs infrequently. An example of this may be evidence of how to deal with emergencies i.e. it makes sense to look for evidence from sources other than naturally occurring ones, rather than for, say, waiting for the building to burn down. Centres must obtain explicit approval from Occupational Awards EQA prior to the use of simulation in assessment.

Knowledge evidence

Being able to achieve a standard requires the ability to put knowledge to work. The qualification and/or unit of credit indicates the knowledge each person should use if they are to perform competently. It should not be necessary to test all of the learner’s knowledge separately; however, any exception to this would be detailed in the relevant assessment strategy. Performance evidence could show that the learner knows that he or she is doing. When this is not the case, or if the Assessor is not convinced from the performance evidence, it may be necessary to check the individual’s knowledge separately.


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Oral or written assessments must clearly provide a suitable means of checking the breadth and depth of an individual’s knowledge. Assessors will need to judge the best mix of knowledge evidence according to individual circumstances. Knowledge evidence is useful when deciding the quality of performance evidence, but must not be used in isolation to judge competence or as an alternative to performance evidence. Care must be taken that learner evidence is auditable and verifiable.

Assessment strategy

The appropriate assessment strategy must be utilised. All standards setting bodies provide an assessment strategy that is contributory to the qualification implementation process. Contact Occupational Awards for information on the appropriate assessment strategy.

Unit certification

Achievement of units from within Occupational Awards qualifications can be recognised by the issue of certificates of unit achievement. A centre may apply for approval to offer a selection of units or one individual unit. Roles, responsibilities and procedures do not differ from when full qualifications are being delivered. Accrediting unit achievement in this way is termed ‘unit certification’. For example, a potential centre may wish to assess learners against a specific unit of competence, such as health and safety, and would apply for approved centre status in relation to that particular unit. Occupational Awards approved centres are responsible for ensuring learners are aware of the value and availability of unit certification and cost (as Occupational Awards issue one certificate as part of the learner fee – extra certificates are available at an extra cost). Certificates can be claimed by the EQA during centre visits or alternatively, once the centre has been given direct claims status (DCS), they can be claimed by the centre as soon as the learners has completed the Learner Achievement Record (LAR) and been signed off.

Further information on assessment of this qualification can be found in the appropriate Assessment Strategy. See www.oawards.co.uk or e-mail [email protected]



ENHANCED EXTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS

All Standards Setting Bodies (SSBs) are required to have in place an Assessment Strategy related to the implementation of their National Occupational Standards. The Assessment Strategy must satisfy the requirements of the Regulatory Authorities and may be subject to change if the national criteria are reviewed. The Proskillls Assessment Strategy typically embraces general requirements, simulation, expertise of Assessors and Quality Assurers, and external or enhanced quality control. Occupational Awards is therefore required to conduct an Enhanced External Quality assurance process to ensure the quality of the qualification implementation outcome satisfies the requirements of the SSB. The chosen enhanced activity requires that auditable evidence is made available in the form of one significant underpinning knowledge statement given by the learner in response to a specific knowledge requirement indicated by the Awarding Organisation for each Unit of Assessment. This statement should comply with an example / indicative answer held within the Approved Centre and is capable of being independently assessed. Please Note that you will be notified of the specific knowledge requirement by your External Quality Assurer. Please indicate below, for each unit submitted for external quality assurance, where the required auditable evidence can be found.

Unit Ref

Location of Auditable Evidence

Learner signature:

Assessor signature:

Internal Quality Assurer signature (if sampled):

Date (of completion of additional verifiable/auditable knowledge evidence):



ENHANCED EXTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS

Learner signature:

Centre/Company Name:

Assessor(s) Name(s):

I acknowledge receipt of this copy of the Occupational Awards qualification booklet. The unit structure provides information on which units must be achieved to be awarded the qualification. The individual units detail the necessary evidence requirements, etc, that I must achieve. I understand that I will have an important role in preparing for and planning assessments and with guidance from the assessor I will collect and record relevant evidence. I have been informed of the appeals system, should I want to appeal against any part of the assessment process. I understand the assessments will be carried out with regard to the company’s/centre’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Learner signature:

Date:



PRODUCTION/PROCESS ACTIVITY GUIDELINE

To aid new or established workers, a centre may wish to describe a normal production/process activity relevant to the achievement of the qualification and identify which units/elements it will contribute to, e.g. the act of preparation for work, implementation and completion will contribute to a number of units of competence.

Production/Process Activity Relevant to the Achievement of this Qualification

Contributory to: Units/Elements



F/503/5995

CONTRIBUTE TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WORK IN A COMMERCIAL SETTING (MANDATORY)

Unit Summary

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the effectiveness of work in a commercial setting. In particular to plan and organise own work, work effectively with other team members and make a contribution to problem solving and suggesting improvements.

Level: 2

GLH: 30

Credit value: 5

LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner will:

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. Plan and organise own

work 1.1. Ensure you have the required authority to complete the required activity 1.2. Comply with current legislation including working safely 1.3. Check that you understand the particular work activity and your role within it 1.4. Check that the area is clean, tidy and free from hazards before starting work 1.5. Check that required resources and equipment are ready before starting work 1.6. Check the job documentation prior to starting work 1.7. Compete the activity as planned without any undue delay 1.8. Complete all documentation accurately and legibly and pass it on to the next stage

2. Know how to plan and organize their work

2.1. Describe your job roles, responsibilities and levels of authority 2.2. List the current legislation and describe how it applies to your role 2.3. Describe the work activity and your role in that activity 2.4. Explain how you would check that the area is clean, tidy and free from hazards including

listing the hazards and possible consequences 2.5. List the resources required for the activity 2.6. Describe how to check that the equipment is ready for use 2.7. Identity the documentation and show how it is used 2.8. Describe the workplace procedures for monitoring the progress of the activity and

keeping others informed 2.9. Show how the documentation is completed and describe the next stage

3. Work effectively with other team members

3.1. Treat others with respect at all times 3.2. Communicate with others using the appropriate method 3.3. Give constructive support and feedback to appropriate personnel 3.4. Receive support and feedback from personnel

4. Know how the work effectively with others

4.1. Explain how treating others with respect contributes to workplace efficiency 4.2. State what methods of communication to use and when to use them 4.3. Describe how to identify when assistance may be needed and the how this may be given 4.4. Explain why it is important to receive feedback and support 4.5. Describe how to give constructive feedback and support 4.6. Explain why it is important to give constructive feedback and support

5. Contribute to problem solving and improvements

5.1. Respond to any problems that occur during the work activity 5.2. Report any problems that occur and the actions taken 5.3. Identify and share opportunities for improving workplace practices and procedures using

the appropriate method 6. Know how to contribute

to problem solving and improvement

6.1. Describe the most common problems that may occur and how these are solved 6.2. Describe the reporting procedure for problems 6.3. Describe how to identify opportunities for improvement 6.4. Describe how suggestions for improvements should be made and to whom 6.5. Explain how the identification of improvements can benefit you and the organisation



K/506/4066

MAKE SURE OWN ACTIONS REDUCE RISKS TO HEALTH AND SAFETY (MANDATORY)

Unit Summary

This unit is about the health and safety responsibilities for everyone at work. It describes the competences required to make sure that:

your own actions do not create any health and safety hazards you do not ignore significant risks at work, and you take sensible action to put things right, including: reporting situations which pose a danger to

people at work and seeking advice Fundamental to this unit is an understanding of the terms "hazard", "risk" and “control”.

Level: 2

GLH: 27

Credit value: 6


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. Be able to identify the

hazards and evaluate the risks in your workplace

1.1. Identify which workplace instructions are relevant to your job role 1.2. Identify those working practices in your job role which could harm you or others 1.3. Identify those aspects of your workplace which could harm you or others 1.4. Check which of the potentially harmful working practices and aspects of your workplace

present the highest risks to you or to others 1.5. Deal with hazards in accordance with workplace instructions and legal requirements 1.6. Name and locate the people responsible for health and safety in your workplace 1.7. Report to the people responsible for health and safety in your workplace those hazards

which present the highest risks 2. Know how to identify

the hazards and evaluate the risks in your workplace

2.1. Define what “hazards” and “risks” are your responsibilities and legal duties for health and safety in the workplace

2.2. State your responsibilities for health and safety as required by the law covering your job role

2.3. Describe the hazards which exist in your workplace and the safe working practices which you must follow

2.4. Describe the particular health and safety hazards which may be present in your own job role and the precautions you must take

2.5. Explain the importance of remaining alert to the presence of hazards in the whole workplace

2.6. Explain the importance of dealing with, or promptly reporting, risks 2.7. Define the responsibilities for health and safety in your job role/description 2.8. Describe the safe working practices for your own job role 2.9. Identify the responsible people you should report health and safety matters to 2.10.State where and when to get additional health and safety assistance

3. Be able to reduce the risks to health and safety in your workplace

3.1. Carry out your work in accordance with your level of competence, workplace instructions, suppliers or manufacturer’s instructions and legal requirements

3.2. Control those health and safety risks within your capability and job responsibilities 3.3. Pass on suggestions for reducing risks to health and safety to the responsible people 3.4. Make sure your behaviour does not endanger the health and safety of you or others in

your workplace 3.5. Follow the workplace instructions and suppliers' or manufacturers' instructions for the

safe use of equipment, materials and products 3.6. Report any differences between workplace instructions and suppliers' or manufacturers'

instructions 3.7. Make sure that your personal presentation and behaviour at work:

protects the health and safety of you and others,

meets any legal responsibilities, and

is in accordance with workplace instructions 3.8. Make sure you follow environmentally-friendly working practices

4. Know how to reduce the risks to health and safety

4.1. Define and describe your scope and responsibility for controlling risks 4.2. State the workplace instructions for managing risks which you are unable to deal with



in your workplace 4.3. Identify the suppliers’ and manufacturers’ instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products which you must follow

4.4. Explain the importance of personal presentation in maintaining health and safety in your workplace

4.5. Explain the importance of personal behaviour in maintaining the health and safety of you and others

4.6. Describe the risks to the environment which may be present in your workplace and/or in your own job role



M/507/7899

PRODUCE PLANED WOOD AND WOOD BASED FURNITURE AND RELATED PRODUCTS (MANDATORY)

Unit Summary

This unit assesses the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set up, operate and maintain machinery to produce planed wood and wood-based furniture and related products. The unit is aimed at operators working in a furniture wood machining environment.

Level: 2

GLH: 17

Credit value: 12


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. Be able to set up planing

machinery 1.1. Comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times 1.2. Interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, cutting lists, risk assessments and

manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out 1.3. Select and handle resources associated with own work following company procedures 1.4. Check timber for suitability for use 1.5. Prepare timber for use including measuring and marking out 1.6. Prepare and set up the machine following manufacturer’s instructions and company

procedures 1.7. Set up appropriate tooling to meet requirements following manufacturer’s instructions

and company procedures 2. Know how to set up

planing machinery 2.1. State the relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations 2.2. Describe what relevant health and safety procedures need to be followed 2.3. Describe how to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, cutting lists, risk

assessments and manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out 2.4. Describe how to handle resources associated with own work following company

procedures 2.5. State the procedures for checking timber for suitability for use 2.6. Describe how to prepare timber for use including measuring and marking out 2.7. Describe how to prepare and set up the machine following manufacturer’s instructions

and company procedures 2.8. Describe how to prepare and set up the machine following manufacturer’s instructions

and company procedures 3. Be able to operate

planing machinery 3.1. Operate machinery and monitor the machinery and quality of the finished product

following company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions 3.2. Maintain machinery following company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions

within the limits of your responsibility 3.3. Recognise any difficulties with the process to the required quantity and quality and

correct them, report difficulties outside your control to the correct person 3.4. Carry out your work to the required quality and output to meet production schedules and

targets 3.5. Record information on the process in the appropriate information systems

4. Know how to operate planing

4.1. Describe how to operate machinery and monitor the machinery and quality of the finished product following company procedures and manufacturers instructions

4.2. Describe how to maintain machinery and hand ancillary equipment following company procedures and manufacturers instructions and the limits of your responsibility

4.3. State the difficulties that can occur with the process and how to correct them 4.4. State who to report difficulties outside your control 4.5. State what information systems should be used 4.6. Describe why it is important to use the information systems



A/507/7890

PRODUCE SAWN WOOD AND WOOD BASED FURNITURE AND RELATED PRODUCTS (MANDATORY)

Unit Summary


Level: 2

GLH: 30

Credit value: 11


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. Be able to set up sawing





sawing machinery 2.1. State the relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations 2.2. Describe what relevant health and safety procedures need to be followed 2.3. Describe how to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, cutting lists, risk



and company procedures 2.8. Describe how to set up appropriate tooling to meet requirements following

manufacturer’s instructions and company procedures 3. Be able to operate

sawing machinery 3.1. Operate machinery and monitor the machinery and quality of the finished product





4. Know how to operate sawing machinery

4.1. Describe how to operate machinery and monitor the machinery and quality of the finished product following company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions

4.2. Describe how to maintain machinery and hand ancillary equipment following company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions and the limits of your responsibility




L/507/7909

OPERATE COMPUTER NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT (OPTIONAL)

Unit Summary

This unit assesses the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery to produce wood and wood-based furniture and related products. The unit is aimed at operators working in a furniture wood machining or solid surfaces fabrication environment.

Level: 2

GLH: 50

Credit value: 10


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. Be able to prepare to

operate CNC machinery and equipment

1.1. Comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times 1.2. Interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, cutting lists, risk assessments and

manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out 1.3. Select and handle resources associated with own work following company procedures 1.4. Prepare timber for use including measuring, marking out, adjusting, fitting, finishing and

securing 1.5. Prepare and set up the CNC machine following manufacturer’s instructions and

company procedures 2. Know how to prepare to

operate CNC machinery and equipment

2.1. State the relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations 2.2. Describe what relevant health and safety procedures need to be followed 2.3. Describe how to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, cutting lists, risk


procedures 2.5. State the procedures for checking timber for suitability for use 2.6. Describe how to prepare timber for use including measuring, marking out, adjusting,

fitting, finishing and securing 2.7. Describe how to prepare and set up the machine following manufacturer’s instructions

and company procedures 3. Be able to operate CNC

machinery and equipment

3.1. Operate machinery and monitor the machinery and quality of the finished product following company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions

3.2. Set up and change appropriate tooling to meet requirements following manufacturer’s instructions and company procedures

3.3. Use and maintain hand ancillary equipment 3.4. Maintain machinery following company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions




4. Know how to operate CNC machinery and equipment

4.1. describe how to operate machinery and monitor the machinery and quality of the finished product following company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions

4.2. describe how to set up and change appropriate tooling to meet requirements following manufacturer’s instructions and company procedures

4.3. describe how to maintain machinery and hand ancillary equipment following company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions and the limits of your responsibility

4.4. describe the difficulties that can occur with the process and how to correct them 4.5. state who to report difficulties outside your control 4.6. state what information systems should be used 4.7. describe why it is important to use the information systems



R/507/7913

PRODUCE AND MAINTAIN WOODMACHINING TOOLING FOR FURNITURE RELATED PRODUCTS (OPTIONAL)

Unit Summary

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, produce and maintain woodmachining tooling for furniture and related products to specification.

Level: 2

GLH: 42

Credit value: 11


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. Be able to produce and

maintain woodmachining tooling for furniture and related products

1.1. Interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, cutting lists, risk assessments and manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out

1.2. Select and handle resources associated with own work following company procedures 1.3. Prepare materials including measuring, marking out, adjusting, fitting, finishing, securing

and cleaning 1.4. Maintain hand ancillary equipment 1.5. Produce the following tooling to meet job requirements

moulding cutters

straight knives 1.6. Maintain tooling to meet job requirements

Saws

drills 1.7. Recognise any difficulties with the process to the required quantity and quality and



2. Understand how to produce and maintain woodmachining tooling for furniture and related products

2.1. Describe what the relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations are 2.2. Outline what relevant health and safety procedures need to be followed 2.3. Describe how to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, cutting lists, risk

assessments and manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out 2.4. Describe the operating systems for profiling machines and equipment 2.5. Outline possible defects and discrepancies in materials and machines 2.6. Explain how damage to tooling and machines can be avoided 2.7. Explain how to produce and maintain tooling 2.8. Explain how to mount and set tooling 2.9. Explain the scope and limitations of the machine 2.10.Explain the reasons when determining the appropriate machine for the work to be carried out 2.11.Describe the wheel dressing/removing procedures 2.12.State the types of abrasive wheel 2.13.Describe the procedure for storing tooling following company procedures 2.14.Describe the types and suitability of tooling 2.15.Describe the procedure for processing tooling 2.16.Outline the principles of cutter development 2.17.Explain the factors to be considered using and applying chip limiters 2.18.Describe difficulties that can occur with the process and how to correct them



Y/507/7914

PRODUCE BORED WOOD AND WOOD BASED FURNITURE AND RELATED PRODUCTS (OPTIONAL)

Unit Summary

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set up, operate and maintain machinery to produce bored wood and wood-based furniture and related products. The unit is aimed at operators working in a furniture wood machining environment.

Level: 2

GLH: 13

Credit value: 10


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. Be able to produce bored

wood and wood based furniture and related products


1.2. Select and handle resources associated with own work following company procedures 1.3. Check timber for suitability for use 1.4. Prepare timber for use including measuring, marking out, adjusting, fitting, finishing

and securing 1.5. Prepare and set up the machine following manufacturer’s instructions and company

procedures 1.6. Operate machinery and monitor the machinery and quality of the finished product

following company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions 1.7. Set up appropriate tooling to meet requirements following manufacturer’s

instructions and company procedures 1.8. Use and maintain hand ancillary equipment 1.9. Maintain machinery following company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions


correct them, report difficulties outside your control to the correct person 1.11. Carry out your work to the required quality and output to meet production schedules

and targets 1.12. Record information on the process in the appropriate information systems

2. Know how to produce bored wood and wood based

2.1. State the relevant health and safety procedures that need to be followed 2.2. Explain how to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, cutting lists, risk


procedures 2.4. Describe the procedures for checking timber for suitability for use 2.5. Describe how to prepare timber for use including measuring, marking out, adjusting,

fitting, finishing and securing 2.6. Describe how to prepare and set up the machine following manufacturer’s

instructions and company procedures 2.7. Explain how to operate machinery and monitor the machinery and quality of the

finished product following company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions 2.8. Explain how to set up appropriate tooling to meet requirements following

manufacturer’s instructions and company procedures 2.9. Explain how to maintain machinery and hand ancillary equipment following company

procedures and manufacturer’s instructions and the limits of your responsibility 2.10. Describe the difficulties that can occur with the process and how to correct them 2.11. State who to report difficulties outside your control 2.12. State what information systems should be used 2.13. State why it is important to use the information systems



A/507/7906

PRODUCE JOINTED WOOD AND WOOD BASED FURNITURE AND RELATED PRODUCTS (OPTIONAL)

Unit Summary

This unit assesses the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set up, operate and maintain machinery to produce jointed wood and wood-based furniture and related products. The unit is aimed at operators working in a furniture wood machining environment.

Level: 2

GLH: 40

Credit value: 13


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. be able to set up planing





planing machinery 2.1. State the relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations 2.2. Describe what relevant health and safety procedures need to be followed 2.3. Describe how to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, cutting lists, risk





planing machinery 3.1. Operate machinery and monitor the machinery and quality of the finished product





4. Know how to operate planing machinery






L/507/7912

PRODUCE PROFILED WOOD AND WOOD BASED FURNITURE AND RELATED PRODUCTS (OPTIONAL)

Unit Summary


Level: 2

GLH: 25

Credit value: 13


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. Be able to set up

profiling machinery 1.1. Comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times 1.2. Interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, cutting lists, risk assessments and




profiling machinery 2.1. State the relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations 2.2. Describe what relevant health and safety procedures need to be followed 2.3. Describe how to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, cutting lists, risk





profiling machinery 3.1. Operate machinery and monitor the machinery and quality of the finished product





4. Know how to operate profiling machinery






T/600/9081

DEALING WITH PRODUCT ENQUIRIES IN THE WORKPLACE (OPTIONAL)

Unit Summary

This unit covers providing information, responding to product enquiries and resolving customer/colleague problems whilst promoting and maintaining effective relationships.

Level: 2

GLH: 33

Credit value: 10


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. Provide relevant and

accurate information to customers/colleagues relating to the work.

1.1. Provide written and/or spoken information to customers/colleagues related to the products and services relevant to the work.

1.2. Describe the organisational procedures developed to provide accurate information relevant to the work in relation to:

providing information

solving information related problems dealing with enquiries or complaints

dealing with internal or external customers

recording and reporting information concerning the enquiry or complaint. 1.3. Describe different types of information, their source and how they are interpreted in

relation to: written and/or spoken information

customer awareness related to relevant the products and services provided. 1.4. Describe the organisational procedures to solve problems with the information and why

it is important they are followed. 2. Develop and maintain

working relationships with customers/ colleagues.

2.1. Record meetings, conversations and correspondence with customers/colleagues, whilst maintaining confidentiality in accordance with organisational requirements.

2.2. Describe the organisational procedures for dealing with people within and outside the organisation who require products or services.

3. Follow organisational procedures when dealing with a product enquiry.

3.1. Deal with product enquiries within the limits of given authority and organisational guidelines.

3.2. Refer issues to the appropriate people when unable to deal with them. 3.3. Describe how to deal with enquiries and complaints relating to the products or services

provided, within the limits of their authority and organisational guidelines, in relation to written and/or spoken correspondence from customers/colleagues.

4. Comply with organisational procedures when dealing with difficult customer/colleague relationships.

4.1. Deal with difficulties in relationships with customers/colleagues within the limits of their authority.

4.2. Describe the organisational procedures to deal with difficulties in working relationships with customers.

5. Ensure that customers/colleagues are informed on the progress of the enquiry.

5.1. Inform customers/colleagues of any changes to the delivery of products and/or services. 5.2. Describe how to carry out effective communications with customers, and the methods

used, to inform them of any changes and the progress of the enquiry and/or complaint in relation to: written

oral

visual

electronic. 6. Ensure that reports and

records meet the organisational requirements.

6.1. Report and record the actions taken to meet organisational requirements whilst dealing with the product enquiry.

6.2. Describe the organisational procedures for reporting and recording how enquiries or complaints have been dealt with in accordance with statutory requirements.

6.3. Describe the methods for reporting and recording any problems that may have occurred.



M/507/7918

APPLY EDGE TREATMENT FINISHES TO WOOD AND WOOD BASED FURNITURE AND RELATED PRODUCTS (OPTIONAL)

Unit Summary

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set up, operate and maintain machinery to apply edge treatment finishes to wood and wood-based furniture and related products.

Level: 2

GLH: 17

Credit value: 10


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. Be able to prepare to

apply edge treatment finishes to wood and wood based furniture and related products


1.2. Select and handle resources associated with own work following company procedures 1.3. Check timber for suitability for use 1.4. Prepare timber for use including measuring, marking out, adjusting, fitting, finishing and

securing 1.5. Prepare and set up the edgebander (single and/or double sided) 1.6. Set up and change appropriate tooling to meet requirements 1.7. Identify the methods and precautions of the curing processes 1.8. Prepare adhesives for application 1.9. Identify the compatibility of materials with machines

2. Know how to prepare to apply edge treatment finishes to wood and wood based furniture and related products

2.1. State what the relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations are 2.2. State what relevant health and safety procedures need to be followed 2.3. Describe how to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, cutting lists, risk assessments

and manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out 2.4. Describe how to handle resources associated with own work following company procedures 2.5. Explain what features and characteristics are checked when appraising the suitability of

timber for use 2.6. Describe how to prepare timber for use including measuring, marking out, adjusting,

fitting, finishing and securing 2.7. Describe how to prepare and set up the edgebander following manufacturer’s instructions

and company procedures 3. Be able to apply edge

treatment finishes to wood and wood based furniture and related products

3.1. Operate edgebander (single and/or double sided) to apply any one of the following edge treatment finishes to products solid lippings

profiled foil 3.2. Monitor the machinery and quality of the finished product following company procedures

and manufacturer’s instructions 3.3. Use and maintain hand ancillary equipment 3.4. Maintain edgebander following company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions

within the limits of your responsibility 3.5. Recognise any difficulties with the process to the required quantity and quality and correct

them, report difficulties outside your control to the correct person 3.6. Carry out your work to the required quality and output to meet production schedules and


4. Know how to apply edge treatment finishes to wood and wood based furniture and related products

4.1. Describe how to operate and monitor the edgebander and quality of the finished product following company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions

4.2. Explain why it is necessary to set up and change appropriate tooling 4.3. Describe how to maintain machinery and hand ancillary equipment following company

procedures and manufacturer’s instructions and the limits of your responsibility 4.4. Describe difficulties that can occur with the process and how to correct them 4.5. State who to report difficulties outside your control 4.6. State what information systems should be used 4.7. State why it is important to use the information systems 4.8. Describe difficulties that can occur with the process and how to correct them 4.9. State who to report difficulties outside your control



4.10. State what information systems should be used 4.11. State why it is important to use the information systems



J/507/8024

APPLYING TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE (OPTIONAL)

Unit Summary

This unit covers the competences required to apply total productive maintenance (TPM) principles to equipment and processes, and aims to prevent equipment problems by identifying potential causes rather than waiting for a problem to occur.

Level: 3

GLH: 54

Credit value: 15


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. Apply total productive

maintenance (TPM) 1.1. Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant

regulations and guidelines 1.2. Select the appropriate asset on which to carry out the total productive maintenance

activity 1.3. Carry out the total productive maintenance process on at least two assets from the

following: plant and equipment

machines office equipment

service equipment

utilities 1.4. Obtain the necessary information to carry out the activity 1.5. Carry out the total productive maintenance activity by applying the appropriate

techniques 1.6. Carry out the total productive maintenance process, and show how one of the

following is undertaken: assess criticality of equipment/process condition and identify refurbishment needs

identify an integrated asset care plan for both operator and maintenance staff 1.7. Calculate and use the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) measure and information

to determine which elements of the OEE and their associated losses need improvement

1.8. Collect information relating to all of the following: load or demand

capacity take time or bottleneck analysis

1.9. Develop and use an action plan which will reduce/eliminate the losses, and hence improve the overall equipment effectiveness

1.10. Implement improvements to working practices through the total productive maintenance activities

1.11. Show improvements to working practices through three of the following:

initial cleaning countermeasures for cause and effect of dust and dirt

cleaning and lubrication standards

general inspection

autonomous inspection

workplace organisation full circle implementation of autonomous maintenance

1.12. Carry out all of the following total productive maintenance activities:

autonomous maintenance (front line asset care) condition based maintenance (predictive)

planned maintenance steps (fixed interval) 2. Know how to apply total

productive maintenance (TPM)

2.1. Describe the health and safety requirements of the area in which they are carrying out the total productive maintenance (TPM) activities

2.2. Describe the principles of TPM, and how they can be applied in administration procedures, safety improvement and quality maintenance



2.3. Explain how to select an asset on which to carry out the TPM activity (assets could be plant and equipment, machines, office equipment, service equipment, utilities)

2.4. Explain how to implement a systematic and structured approach to carrying out autonomous, condition based and planned maintenance

2.5. Describe the difference between a chronic and sporadic loss, and the countermeasures to both

2.6. Explain how to calculate overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) 2.7. Explain where to find the information required to calculate the OEE for the chosen

asset 2.8. Describe the benefits of having a total productive maintenance system 2.9. Describe the importance of taking ownership of the TPM system, and the issues that

can be expected to be resolved 2.10. Describe the six major losses and how loss reduction actions need to be prioritised 2.11. Describe the use of standard operating procedures, single point lessons and

machine/process startup and shutdown procedures 2.12. Explain how an awareness of the improvement activities will drive the implementation

of the TPM activities (Kaizen and team working) 2.13. Describe the critical processes and early problem detection steps 2.14. Describe the loss areas and opportunities for improvement 2.15. Describe the techniques of visual management used to communicate the information

and results obtained by this process (including TPM activity boards and checklists) 2.16. Describe the integration with workplace organisation and improving OEE 2.17. Describe the contaminants and sources of contaminants 2.18. Describe the extent of their own authority, and to whom they should report in the

event of problems that they cannot resolve



F/507/8023

PRODUCE SANDED WOOD AND WOOD BASED FURNITURE AND RELATED PRODUCTS (OPTIONAL)

Unit Summary

This unit assesses the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set up, operate and maintain machinery to produce sanded wood and wood-based furniture and related products. The unit is aimed at operators working in a furniture wood machining environment.

Level: 2

GLH: 17

Credit value: 10


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. Interpret the given

information relating to the work and resources when producing sanded wood and woodbased furniture and related products

1.1. Interpret and extract information from drawings, specifications, schedules, cutting lists, risk assessments and manufacturers' information.

1.2. Comply with information and/or instructions derived from risk assessments and method statement

1.3. State the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.

1.4. Describe different types of information, their source and how they are interpreted in relation to: drawings, specifications, schedules, cutting lists, risk assessments, manufacturers'

information and legislation governing woodmachining. 2. Know how to comply

with relevant legislation and official guidance when producing sanded wood and woodbased products

2.1. Describe their responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working:

in the workplace, with tools, tooling and equipment, with materials and substances, movement of materials and by manual and mechanical lifting.

2.2. Describe the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to workplace, company and operative.

2.3. State what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making reports.

3. Be able to maintain safe working practices when producing sanded wood and wood based products

3.1. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) safely to carry out the activity in accordance with all statutory legislation and approved Codes of Practice when producing sanded wood and wood based products.

3.2. Explain why and when personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to producing sanded wood and wood based products, and the types, purpose and limitations of each type.

3.3. State how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries, accidents and other task related hazards.

4. Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to produce sanded wood and wood based products

4.1. Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and defects associated with the resources in relation to: sanding machinery/abrasives

wood materials

wood based materials lubricants

bondings

hand and ancillary equipment 4.2. Select resources associated with own work in relation to materials, components, tools,

tooling and equipment and dimensional control aids as appropriate. 4.3. State how the resources should be used correctly, how problems associated with the

resources are reported and how the organisational procedures are used. 4.4. Outline potential hazards associated with the resources and method of work.

5. Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area

5.1. Protect the work, equipment and its surrounding area from damage in accordance with organisational procedures.

5.2. Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.



when producing sanded wood and wood based products

5.3. Describe how to protect work and equipment from damage and the purpose of protection in relation to general workplace activities and other occupations.

5.4. Remove waste in accordance with legislation. 5.5. State why the removal of waste should be carried out in relation to the work

6. Complete the work within the allocated time when producing sanded wood and wood based products

6.1. Demonstrate completion of the work within the allocated time. 6.2. State the purpose of the work programme and explain why deadlines should be kept in

relation to: types of progress charts, estimated times and deadlines

organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme.

7. Comply with the given contract information to produce sanded wood and wood based products to the required specification

7.1. Demonstrate the following work skills when producing sanded wood and wood based products: measuring, marking out, adjusting, fitting, finishing, positioning and securing.

7.2. Prepare, set up, operate and maintain at least two of the following machines to produce sanded wood and wood based products to given working instructions:

wide belt sander overhead narrow belt sander

disc sander

bobbin sander

linisher

profile sander 7.3. Set up and change appropriate belts to meet the requirements. 7.4. Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures, report problems and

establish the authority needed to rectify them, to: prepare and set up the sanding machinery

operate the sanding machinery

maintain the sanding machinery

identify how damage to the materials and machines can be avoided

identify the correct use of lubricants identify the compatibility of materials with machines

identify the relevant dimensional control aids and their uses

identify and report defects and discrepancies in materials and machines

set up and change abrasives

identify types and suitability and construction of abrasives identify the scope and limitations of the machine

select the appropriate machine for the work to be carried out

use hand tools and equipment 7.5. Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary equipment. 7.6. State the needs of other occupations and how to communicate within a team when

producing sanded wood and wood based products. 7.7. Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used when producing sanded wood

and wood based products.



L/507/8025

PROVIDE ADVICE AND GUIDANCE ON THE SELECTION AND APPLICATION OF WOOD AND WOOD BASED MATERIALS (OPTIONAL)

Unit Summary

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to be able to understand wood and wood based materials and provide advice and guidance to others - these could be both internal and external.

Level: 2

GLH: 32

Credit value: 10


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. Provide information on

the selection application of wood and wood based materials

1.1. Demonstrate knowledge of the wood and wood based materials your company uses and advise customers accordingly

1.2. Use appropriate questioning techniques to get information from customers 1.3. Advise customers on the suitable uses for the different wood and wood based

materials in your organisation 1.4. Advise customers on the types of adhesives to use 1.5. Explain the limitations of wood and wood based materials to customers 1.6. Provide technical information on wood and wood based materials to customers 1.7. Provide information on wood treatments to customers 1.8. Find out what the customer is using the product for

2. Understand the selection and application of wood and wood based materials

2.1. Outline where information on wood and wood based materials is stored and how to access this

2.2. Outline the key features, advantages and limitations of the different wood and wood based materials used at your company and where to access this information

2.3. Outline the main differences between softwood and hardwood 2.4. Outline the differences between wood and wood based materials 2.5. State the major commercial species and their countries of origin for hardwoods and

softwoods 2.6. Describe how knots are formed 2.7. Explain the difference between a live and dead knot 2.8. Explain what is meant by natural durability in timber 2.9. State the main trade sizes for sawn square-edged timber 2.10. Outline the difference between the principle systems for grading sawn timber 2.11. Suggest the end use applications for strength graded timber and appearance graded

timber 2.12. Suggest the end use applications of wood based materials 2.13. State the reasons for drying timber 2.14. Give examples of the recommended moisture content for end uses of timber 2.15. State the methods used to improve the durability of timber 2.16. State the main types of timber preservation treatments 2.17. Briefly outline the manufacturing processes and construction of the main types of

wood based materials 2.18. Suggest 2 types of adhesives used in the manufacture of wood based products 2.19. Describe the differences between carcassing and joinery timber 2.20. Give examples of strength reducing characteristics in timber 2.21. Describe visual strength grading 2.22. Describe the principles involved in machine strength grading 2.23. Explain the purpose of Chain of Custody and why this is important and who needs

Chain of Custody Certificates 2.24. State the purpose of the CE Mark and why this is important 2.25. State the main geographical sources of supply of timber and timber based materials

and products



L/507/8026

WOOD MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE (OPTIONAL)

Unit Summary

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to maintain wood machinery and equipment. The unit is aimed at operators working in a furniture wood machining environment. Machinery covers the following: sawing machinery; planing machinery; profiling machinery; jointing machinery; sanding machinery; boring machinery; CNC/NC machinery. Health and Safety: protection of the work, equipment and its surrounding area from damage; minimise damage and maintain a clean work space; removal of waste in accordance with legislation; use of relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).

Level: 2

GLH: 44

Credit value: 16


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. Be able to maintain

wood machinery and equipment

1.1. Prepare and maintain wood machinery and equipment in accordance with organisational/manufacturers routine service requirements

1.2. Identify documentation and processing requirements 1.3. Use and maintain maintenance logs following company procedures 1.4. Identify machine principal parts and their functions 1.5. Identify safe working limits of machines 1.6. Identify defects and discrepancies 1.7. Identify requirements of maintenance programmes 1.8. Use and maintain hydraulics and pneumatics correctly 1.9. Identify influencing factors and their implications 1.10. Identify correct lubricants to meet the maintenance requirements 1.11. Identify the techniques of risk assessment 1.12. Recognise any difficulties with the process and correct them, report difficulties outside

your control to the correct person 1.13. Carry out your work to the required quality and output to meet production schedules

and targets 1.14. Record information on the process in the appropriate information systems

2. Understand how to maintain wood machinery and equipment

2.1. State what the relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations are 2.2. State what relevant health and safety procedures need to be followed 2.3. Describe how to set up and change appropriate tooling to meet requirements

following manufacturer’s instructions and company procedures 2.4. Describe how to maintain machinery and hand ancillary equipment following

company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions and the limits of your responsibility

2.5. Explain the machine principal parts and their functions 2.6. Explain the safe working limits of machines 2.7. Explain the requirements of maintenance programmes 2.8. Explain how to use and maintain hydraulics and pneumatics following company

procedures and manufacturer’s instructions 2.9. Describe the appropriate lubricants to meet the maintenance requirements 2.10. Describe the difficulties, defects and discrepancies that can occur with the process and

how to correct them 2.11. State who to report difficulties outside your control to 2.12. State what information systems should be used 2.13. State why it is important to use the information systems



M/507/6462

MANUFACTURE ROUTINE WOOD PRODUCTS (OPTIONAL)

Unit Summary

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to select materials, components, equipment in order to fit and assemble routine wood products.

Level: 2

GLH: 50

Credit value: 13


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. Be able to manufacture

routine wood products 1.1. Interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, cutting lists, risk assessments and

manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out 1.2. Select and handle resources associated with own work following company procedures 1.3. Use and maintain marking and testing tools and ancillary equipment 1.4. Fit and assemble routine products following company procedures 1.5. Produce straight in plan and elevation one or more of the following:

doors, frames (glazed and non-glazed)

windows with opening lights linings

units

fitments and panelling/cladding

staircases 1.6. Recognise any difficulties with the process to the required quantity and quality and

correct them, report difficulties outside your control to the correct person 1.7. Carry out your work to the required quality and output to meet production schedules

and targets 1.8. Record information on the process in the appropriate information

2. Understand how to manufacture routine wood products

2.1. State the relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations 2.2. State the relevant health and safety procedures need to be followed 2.3. Explain how to use and maintain marking and testing tools and ancillary equipment 2.4. Explain how to fit and assemble routine products following company procedures 2.5. Explain the methods used for clamping 2.6. Justify the methods used for adhesive choice and application 2.7. Describe the methods used for testing for:

square twist

timber defects

manufacturing faults 2.8. Explain difficulties that can occur with the process and how to correct them 2.9. State who to report difficulties outside your control 2.10. State what information systems should be used 2.11. State why it is important to use the information systems



K/507/6458

MARK OUT FROM SETTING OUT DETAILS FOR ROUTINE WOOD PRODUCTS (OPTIONAL)

Unit Summary

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to mark out routine wood products. This includes using marking and testing tools and producing setting out details and cutting lists.

Level: 2

GLH: 52

Credit value: 13


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. Be able to mark out

from setting out details 1.1. Interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, cutting lists, risk assessments and

manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out 1.2. Select and handle resources associated with own work following company procedures 1.3. Use and maintain marking and testing tools and ancillary equipment 1.4. Mark out from setting out details and cutting lists 1.5. Produce straight in plan and elevation: doors, frames (glazed and non-glazed),

windows with opening lights, linings, units, fitments and panelling/cladding, staircases 1.6. Take site and workplace dimensions 1.7. Proportion joints associated with the product and construction method 1.8. Use marking and testing tools 1.9. Recognise any difficulties with the process to the required quantity and quality and

correct them, report difficulties outside your control to the correct person 1.10. Record information on the process in the appropriate information systems

2. Understand how to mark out from setting out details

2.1. State the relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations 2.2. Describe the relevant health and safety procedures need to be followed 2.3. Between and explain the differences characteristics of: drawings, specifications,

schedules, cutting lists, rods 2.4. Explain the causes accumulative error 2.5. Describe how to use and maintain marking and testing tools and ancillary equipment 2.6. Explain how to take site and workplace dimensions giving examples of critical

measurements 2.7. Explain how to use marking and testing tools 2.8. Describe difficulties that can occur with the process and how to correct them 2.9. State who to report difficulties to outside your control 2.10. State what information systems should be used 2.11. State why it is important to use the information systems



NOTES GENERAL AND/OR EVIDENCE OF PRIOR EXPERIENCE This page can be used by the learner and/or assessor to record information that will reinforce evidence of prior

experience or competence.



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