MSFFM3042 - Fabricate cabinetry

Unit code:MSFFM3042Study level:TAFE

Nominal hours

Location

Sunshine

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to fabricate components from manufactured board or timber and assemble them into cabinets.Workers with this competency follow established procedures in timber technology industries using discretion, judgement and problem solving to identify and resolve routine product and machine issues.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work-based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

fabricate cabinetry products from cutting lists or cut plans to workplace standards, including at least 2 of the following:

floor cabinet
wall cabinet
tall cabinet

as part of the above, at least 5 of the following must be fabricated:

end panels
shelving
bench tops
backs
bottoms
doors and fixing rails

meet workplace standards for efficiency, including:

identifying and resolving routine problems
working with others, recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

workplace procedures for:

quality standards and procedures
guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance levels
safety policies and procedures
reporting machinery faults and material defects

workflow process for cabinetry construction
types and characteristics of manufactured board for cabinetry construction:

raw board
melamine surfaces
veneered board
plywood and hard board
different types of timber

types and features of cabinetry product components:

end panels
shelving
bench tops
backs
bottoms
doors and fixing rails

tools and machinery commonly used in cabinetry construction
personal protective equipment (PPE) required for cabinetry construction.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.