MSFFM2014 - Select and apply hardware

Unit code: MSFFM2014 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours:
16
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and apply hardware to new or refurbished furniture or cabinetry. Furniture may be made from any material and may be freestanding or fitted, including kitchen and bathroom cabinetry. Workers with this competency follow established procedures in timber technology industries such as cabinet and furniture making.

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:

  • select and apply 6 different items of hardware to cabinetry or other furniture items, including at least 3 of the following:
  • basket and lift systems
  • hinges
  • handles
  • drawer-runners
  • metal drawer systems
  • sliding rail systems
  • rotating or slide-out storage systems.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • workplace procedures for:
  • work health and safety
  • quality assurance and tolerance levels
  • reporting of equipment faults and material defects
  • furniture production workflow
  • how to interpret basic aspects of furniture design documentation
  • furniture materials and suitable hardware types and attachment methods:
  • manufactured board
  • solid timber
  • metal
  • hand and power tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) typically required for hardware application.

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.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate II in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
MSF20322 | Certificate ii | Duration:
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
MSF30322 | Certificate iii | Duration:

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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