MSFFM2016 - Join solid timber

Unit code:MSFFM2016Study 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 join timber to manufacture solid timber flat surfaces.Workers with this competency follow established procedures in timber technology industries such as cabinet and furniture making using discretion, judgement and some problem solving.

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:

join at least 4 solid timber tops, shelves or panels, each with a minimum of 3 sections
use each of the following edge joining methods at least once to achieve workplace quality standards:

butt and dowel
moulded edge joint (finger-joint, tongue in groove, or zigzag)
biscuit joint or domino
slip-tongue (aka tongue-in-groove) joint.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

workplace procedures for:

work health and safety
quality assurance
reporting of machinery faults and material defects

the following wood characteristics and defects:

bowing
cupping
expansion
grain direction
spring
twisting

characteristics of different types of adhesives used to join solid timber and their application methods
types of sawing methods, including back sawn and quarter sawn, and the impact of these on joining
tools, materials, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and processes used in timber joining.

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.