Furniture Making NOS

Listed below are the proposed National Occupational Standards for Furniture Making. Click on each title that is of interest. This will take you to the draft content of the standard.

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• PROGEN20 - Comply with health and safety requirements in the workplace
• PROGEN08 - Maintain tools and equipment
• PROGEN18 - Solve problems in the workplace
• PROGEN19 - Maintain quality standards
• PROFM25 - Work effectively in a team
• PROFM45 - Set up and operate machinery, tools and equipment
• PROFM46 - Make components of furniture
• PROWPF05 - Prepare, set up and operate cutting machinery
• PROFFI13 - Cut and join components
• PROFM47 - Select, prepare and apply veneers
• PROFFI12 - Apply edge treatment finishes
• PROFM54 - Assemble components
• PROWPM32 - Apply finishing applications
• PROFFI04 - Measure and mark out furniture components
• PROFFI11 - Sand wooden components
• PROFFI10 - Cramp components
• PROFFI14 - Attach fittings to furniture
• PROFM48 - Apply adhesives to components
• PROFM37 - Produce and maintain jigs and templates
• PROWPF019 - Apply edge treatment finishes
• PROFFI15 - First fit mechanical or electrical components to furniture
• PROFM49 - Carry out rectification or rework
• PROFM50 - Pack and store products and components
• PROFM51 - Interpret furniture designs
• PROFM52 - Source and select appropriate materials
• PROFM39 - Produce furniture production specifications
• PROFM26 - Develop self and others