PROFM54 - Assemble components

 

Overview

The standard covers the skills and knowledge required to assemble components of furniture.  It covers understanding the sequence of assembly and why this is important.

 

Outcomes

 

Performance Criteria

 

You must be able to:   

1.         comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times 

2.         obtain specifications and requirements of the items to be produced following standard operating procedures 

3.         obtain equipment and materials required to carry out the job following standard operating procedures

4.         check equipment is set up correctly and in good working order following standard operating procedures and any manufacturer’s instructions

5.         check all materials required are to specification and free from faults following standard operating procedures

6.         prepare to assemble, mark components to specification following standard operating procedures

7.         assemble routine components in position following standard operating procedures

8.         secure components to specification following standard operating procedures

9.         finish assembly to specification following standard operating procedures 

10.       check finished assembly meets specification following standard operating procedures

            

Knowledge & Understanding


You need to know and understand:

1.         relevant health and safety responsibilities

2.         meaning of terms used in specifications 

3.         how to check equipment is set up and is in good working order 

4.         how to check materials and the common faults that can occur 

5.         assembly methods and techniques

6.         quality control procedures and recognition of assembly defects

7.         handling equipment and procedures

8.         preparation methods and techniques

9.         tool and equipment care and control procedures