Unit 253: Prepare fabrics and components for use in soft furnishings Unit 256: Cut fabrics and components for use in soft furnishings...

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1 SVQs in Furniture

2 Table of Contents Introduction...1 Section 1: SVQ Structures...2 Section 2: Evidence Requirements Section 3: Units making up the SVQs Unit 201: Prepare and assemble furniture using mechanical fixings Unit 203: Join and joint veneers Unit 204: Lay veneers Unit 205: Attach fittings to furniture Unit 206: Prepare to apply finishing processes to production furniture Unit 207: Apply finishing processes to production furniture Unit 209: Assist with the operation of furniture production machinery Unit 210: Prepare to upholster standard items of modern furniture Unit 211: Upholster standard items of modern furniture Unit 212: Prepare fabrics and components for use in soft furnishings and/or upholstery Unit 213: Cut fabrics and components for use in soft furnishings and/or upholstery Unit 214: Produce simple seamed components by hand and machine Unit 215: Produce standard window treatments Unit 216: Produce workshop equipment Unit 217: Make and assemble wooden components of hand-crafted furniture Unit 218: Match, measure and mark out veneers Unit 219: Lay veneers by hand and press methods Unit 220: Apply stains, sealers and primers Unit 221: Prepare hand-crafted furniture for finishing Unit 228: Set up and operate woodworking machinery Unit 229: Prepare and construct upholstery foundations Unit 230: Produce complex seamed components Unit 231: Make sure your own actions reduce risks to heal and safety (HSS1) Unit 235: Finish furniture by hand spray gun Unit 236: Maintain tools and equipment used in furniture making and installation Unit 237: Prepare resources for use in making hand-crafted furniture Unit 239: Finish hand-crafted furniture Unit 240: Upholster standard items of traditional furniture Unit 241: Create decorative effects on hand-crafted furniture Unit 247: Produce upholstery templates Unit 248: Assess and repair items of furniture Unit 249: Work effectively in a furniture-related commercial environment Unit 250: Produce table treatments Unit 251: Produce simple bed treatments Unit 252: Produce scatter and bolster cushions and padded items

3 Unit 253: Prepare fabrics and components for use in soft furnishings Unit 256: Cut fabrics and components for use in soft furnishings Unit 258: Produce loose covers Unit 301: Evaluate and develop own skills and expertise Unit 302: Evaluate and specify requirements for making hand-crafted furniture and/or soft furnishings Unit 303: Evaluate and specify restoration requirements Unit 304: Select, prepare and apply decorative veneers Unit 305: Cut and assemble hand-crafted furniture Unit 307: Complete high specification hand-crafted furniture Unit 310: Assemble loose covers Unit 311: Fit and finish top covers Unit 313: Produce cushions and/or bolsters and padded items Unit 314: Install and dress soft furnishings Unit 319: Replicate/restore wooden components of furniture Unit 351: Improve process and quality control in a commercial environment Unit 352: Define and develop standard operating procedures within the furniture, furnishings and interiors industry Unit 355: Produce and maintain jigs and templates Unit 357: Produce furniture design prototypes Unit 358: Produce furniture production specifications Unit 367: Construct upholstery foundations Unit 370: Complete complex production furniture Unit 371: Collect and research information to support furniture restoration and repair commissions Unit 373: Finish furniture by modern and traditional polishing Unit 380: Monitor and maintain a healthy and safe working environment Unit 381: Produce advanced bed treatments to include producing a fitted valance and decorative bedspread Unit 382: Produce complex shaped cushions and padded items Unit 383: Produce advanced loose covers Unit 384: Produce and install advanced window treatments Unit 387: Evaluate and specify requirements for making soft furnishings

4 Introduction Section 1 of this document provides details of the SVQ structures for Furniture at levels 2 and 3. Section 2 outlines the evidence requirements for all Units and section 3 includes all the Units making up the SVQs at levels 2 and 3. SVQs in Furniture 1 November 2010

5 Section 1: SVQ Structures Furniture Making: Component Manufacture level 2 (Candidates must complete 3 Mandatory Units and 2 Optional Units) 231: Make sure your own actions reduce the risks to health and safety (ENTO HSS1) 249: Work effectively in a furniture-related commercial environment 228: Set up and operate woodworking machinery Optional Units two from the following: 206: Prepare to apply finishing processes to production furniture 207: Apply finishing processes to production furniture 209: Assist with the operation of furniture production machinery 216: Produce workshop equipment 217: Make and assemble wooden components of hand-crafted furniture 220: Apply stains, sealers and primers 221: Prepare hand-crafted furniture for finishing 235: Finish furniture by hand held spray gun 237: Prepare resources for use in making hand-crafted furniture 239: Finish hand-crafted furniture Furniture Making: Traditional level 2 (Candidates must complete four Mandatory Units and two Optional Units) 231: Make sure your own actions reduce the risks to health and safety (ENTO HSS1) 249: Work effectively in a furniture-related commercial environment 217: Make and assemble wooden components of hand-crafted furniture 236: Maintain tools and equipment used in furniture making and installation Optional Units two from the following: 205: Attach fittings to furniture 206: Prepare to apply finishing processes to production furniture 207: Apply finishing processes to production furniture 216: Produce workshop equipment 221: Prepare hand-crafted furniture for finishing 228: Set up an operate woodworking machinery 237: Prepare resources for use in making hand-crafted furniture SVQs in Furniture 2 November 2010

6 Furniture Making: Contemporary level 2 (Candidates must complete four Mandatory Units and two Optional Units) 231: Make sure your own actions reduce the risks to health and safety (ENTO HSS1) 249: Work effectively in a furniture-related commercial environment 201: Prepare and assemble furniture using mechanical fixings 236: Maintain tools and equipment used in furniture making and installation Optional Units two from the following: 203: Join and joint veneers 204: Lay veneers 205: Attach fittings to furniture 217: Make and assemble wooden components of hand-crafted furniture 218: Match, measure and mark out veneers 219: Lay veneers by hand and press methods 228: Set up an operate woodworking machinery 237: Prepare resources for use in making hand-crafted furniture Upholstery and Soft Furnishings: Modern Upholstery level 2 (Complete six Units: four Mandatory Units and two Optional Units) Mandatory Units 231: Make sure your own actions reduce the risks to health and safety (ENTO HSS1) 249: Work effectively in a furniture-related commercial environment 210: Prepare to upholstery standard items of modern furniture 211: Upholster standard items of modern furniture Optional Units two from the following: 212: Prepare fabrics and components for use in soft furnishings and/or upholstery 213: Cut fabrics and components for use in soft furnishings and/or upholstery 214: Produce simple seamed components by hand and machine 229: Prepare and construct upholstery foundations 230: Produce complex seamed components 247: Produce upholstery templates 239: Finish hand-crafted furniture SVQs in Furniture 3 November 2010

7 Upholstery and Soft Furnishings: Traditional Upholstery level 2 (Complete six Units: four Mandatory Units and two Optional Units) Mandatory Units 231: Make sure your own actions reduce the risks to health and safety (ENTO HSS1) 249: Work effectively in a furniture-related commercial environment 229: Prepare and construct upholstery foundations 240: Upholster standard items of traditional furniture Optional Units two from the following: 212: Prepare fabrics and components for use in soft furnishings and/or upholstery 213: Cut fabrics and components for use in soft furnishings and/or upholstery 214: Produce simple seamed components by hand and machine 230: Produce complex seamed components 239: Finish hand-crafted furniture 247: Produce upholstery templates Upholstery and Soft Furnishings: Soft Furnishings level 2 (Complete six Units: four Mandatory Units and two Optional Units) Mandatory Units 255: Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety within a Furniture/Interiors-related workplace 249: Work effectively in a furniture-related commercial environment 253: Prepare fabrics and components for use in soft furnishings 215: Produce standard window treatments Optional Units two from the following: 256: Cut fabrics and components for use in soft furnishings 214: Produce simple seamed components by hand and machine 230: Produce complex seamed components 250: Produce table treatments 251: Produce simple bed treatments 252: Produce scatter and bolster cushions and padded items 258: Produce loose covers SVQs in Furniture 4 November 2010

8 Finishing Furniture: Hand Finishing level 2 (Complete six Units: four Mandatory Units and two Optional Units) Mandatory Units 231: Make sure your own actions reduce the risks to health and safety (ENTO HSS1) 249: Work effectively in a furniture-related commercial environment 221: Prepare hand-crafted furniture for finishing 239: Finish hand-crafted furniture Optional Units two from the following: 204: Lay veneers 205: Attach fittings to furniture 220: Apply stains, sealers and primers 241: Create decorative effects on hand-crafted furniture 248: Assess and repair items of furniture Finishing Furniture: Spray Finishing level 2 (Complete six Units: four Mandatory Units, and two Optional Units) Mandatory Units 231: Make sure your own actions reduce the risks to health and safety (ENTO HSS1) 249: Work effectively in a furniture-related commercial environment 206: Prepare to apply finishing processes to production furniture 235: Finish furniture by hand held spray gun Optional Units two from the following: 204: Lay veneers 205: Attach fittings to furniture 207: Apply finishing processes to production furniture 220: Apply stains, sealers and primers 241: Create decorative effects on hand-crafted furniture 248: Assess and repair items of furniture SVQs in Furniture 5 November 2010

9 Furniture Making: Contemporary level 3 (Complete seven Units: four Mandatory Units and three Optional Units) Mandatory Units 301: Evaluate and develop own skills and expertise 351: Improve process and quality control in a commercial environment 380: Monitor and maintain a healthy and safe working environment 370: Complete complex production furniture Optional Units three from the following: 302: Evaluate and specify requirements for making hand-crafted furniture and/or soft furnishings 304: Select, prepare and apply decorative veneers 305: Cut and assemble hand-crafted furniture 307: Complete high specification hand-crafted furniture 355: Produce and maintain jigs and templates 357: Produce furniture design prototypes 358: Produce furniture production specifications 373: Finish furniture by modern and traditional polishing Furniture Making: Traditional level 3 (Complete seven Units: four Mandatory Units and three Optional Units) Mandatory Units 301: Evaluate and develop own skills and expertise 351: Improve process and quality control in a commercial environment 380: Monitor and maintain a healthy and safe working environment 307: Complete high specification hand-crafted furniture Optional Units three from the following: 302: Evaluate and specify requirements for making hand-crafted furniture and/or soft furnishings 303: Evaluate and specify restoration requirements 304: Select, prepare and apply decorative veneers 305: Cut and assemble hand-crafted furniture 319: Replicate/restore wooden components of furniture 355: Produce and maintain jigs and templates SVQs in Furniture 6 November 2010

10 371: Collect and research information to support furniture restoration and repair commissions 373: Finish furniture by modern and traditional polishing SVQs in Furniture 7 November 2010

11 Upholstery and Soft Furnishings: Upholstery level 3 (Complete seven Units: four Mandatory Units and three Optional Units) Mandatory Units 301: Evaluate and develop own skills and expertise 351: Improve process and quality control in a commercial environment 380: Monitor and maintain a healthy and safe working environment 367: Construct upholstery foundations Optional Units three from the following: 302: Evaluate and specify requirements for making hand-crafted furniture and/or soft Furnishings 310: Assemble loose covers 311: Fit and finish top covers 313: Produce cushions and/or bolsters and padded items 314: Install and dress soft furnishings 355: Produce and maintain jigs and templates 371: Collect and research information to support furniture restoration and repair commissions 373: Finish furniture by modern and traditional polishing SVQs in Furniture 8 November 2010

12 Upholstery and Soft Furnishings: Soft Furnishings level 3 (Complete seven Units: four Mandatory Units and three Optional Units) Mandatory Units 301: Evaluate and develop own skills and expertise 351: Improve process and quality control in a commercial environment 380: Monitor and maintain a healthy and safe working environment 387: Evaluate and specify requirements for making soft furnishings Optional Units three from the following: 314: Install and dress soft furnishings 381: Produce advanced bed treatments to include producing a fitted valance and decorative bedspread 382: Produce complex shaped cushions and padded items 383: Produce advanced loose covers 384: Produce and install advanced window treatments Finishing Furniture level 3 (Complete seven Units: four Mandatory Units and three Optional Units) Mandatory Units 301: Evaluate and develop own skills and expertise 351: Improve process and quality control in a commercial environment 380: Monitor and maintain a healthy and safe working environment 373: Finish furniture by modern and traditional polishing Optional Units three from the following: 303: Evaluate and specify restoration requirements 304: Select, prepare and apply decorative veneers 307: Complete high specification hand-crafted furniture 319: Replicate / restore wooden components of furniture 352: Define and develop standard operating procedures within the furniture, furnishings and interiors industry 358: Produce furniture production specifications SVQs in Furniture 9 November 2010

13 Section 2: Evidence Requirements The following table outlines the evidence requirements for all Units. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Performance Evidence The majority of the Candidate s evidence should come from direct observations of competence in the real workplace. Other types of acceptable evidence include, but are not limited to: Witness Testimony Logs/Diaries kept by Candidates Recorded answers to questions posed by the Assessor Recorded/Transcribed Interviews with the Candidate Recorded use of up-to-date commercial/industrial equipment e-portfolios and other forms of digital media Works documentation attributable to the candidate Location of Assessment Although the majority of the Candidate s evidence should come from direct observations of competence in the real work place, in exceptional circumstances simulation of the real workplace may be allowed. Occasions in which this may be approved are listed below. Simulation Simulation is generally not acceptable. The exceptions to this are: Dealing with emergencies Dealing with accidents Certain pre-approved real time simulators Limited other procedures that cannot be practically performed in the workplace, and for which sufficient evidence cannot be collected through other means. Any simulation must be approved in advance by the External Verifier, and clear reasons must be given for its intended use If approval is given, all Awarding Body guidance and requirements must be observed Simulation should not be the primary source of a candidate s claim to competence SVQs in Furniture 10 November 2010

14 Section 3: Units making up the SVQs SVQs in Furniture 11 November 2010

15 Commentary for Unit 201: Prepare and assemble furniture using mechanical fixings This Unit addresses the competence required to prepare and make furniture using mechanical fixings. This involves: Checking and preparing components Prepare and assemble components to specification Working in ways which maintain your own and others safety Finishing and checking the assembly conforms to specifications There are three elements in this Unit, each of which has performance standards and a knowledge base associated with it Prepare components and equipment Assemble components Check and complete finished assemblies There is also a scope statement which defines the coverage of this Unit. SVQs in Furniture 12 November 2010

16 Scope statement The following terms have a specific meaning in this Unit and are highlighted where they appear in the performance standards. Tools and equipment Equipment problems Components Joints Specifications Assembly Assembly problems Mechanical fasteners Substances Hand operated and machine equipment used within modern furniture production environments for sanding, scraping, filing, drilling, boring, stapling, pinning, screwing, removing faults in furniture components. These relate to none functioning, missing or damaged tools and equipment or equipment parts. The person carrying out would be expected to solve any equipment problem for which maintenance engineers are not required. Where a problem does require a maintenance engineer the person would be expected to report the problem to a more senior person. The pieces which are assembled to create furniture items. They may be made of wood composites, metals or plastics. The joints used in making production furniture whether for the domestic or office market. These include mechanical joints which are pinned screwed or stapled together. The set of instructions which describe the work to be carried out, including details of qualities of components to be used, the method of fixing and tolerances to be achieved. The specifications will also detail the assembly to be produced and the time in which this must be completed. In the context of these standards a tolerance of +/- 0.5 mm would be expected. An assembly is some part of an item of furniture which will be combined with other assemblies to make the full item. For example kitchen/ bedroom units or other knock down type assemblies. The problems will be related to the quality of the components relating to tolerance whether any are incorrect missing or damaged in some way. The person carrying out this role is responsible for identifying minor repairs; problem which cannot be solved in this way will be reported using correct work place procedures. The screws, staples, pins and bolts used in modern furniture production methods. This includes grease, adhesives, solvents and general manufacturing debris. SVQs in Furniture 13 November 2010

17 ELEMENT Prepare component and equipment In carrying out this work you must: 1. Organise the materials, tools and equipment you will need so that you can work effectively and keep your work area tidy 2. Make sure that you have the required work specification and that it is clear and complete 3. Check that the equipment to be used is in a safe and useable condition and that it is set to the required position 4. Complete the preparations within the required time 5. Accurately check components and surfaces against specifications and reject any which are of unacceptable quality 6. Make sure that joint surfaces are clean and free of substances 7. Mark out components accurately to within the allowed tolerance specifications 8. Drill and bore holes for mechanical fasteners to the required dimensions and position 9. Match components so that they are uniform 10. Sort components according to type 11. Deal promptly with any damaged and incorrect components or surfaces and report any which prevent you from completing the preparations To do this you need to know: a) the meaning of terms used in technical specifications for preparation of furniture assembly b) the functions and uses of different types of equipment used in furniture assembly c) how to handle power tools safely in ways that protect yourself and others from risk d) the handling characteristics of wood composites and how this affects the way you handle and prepare components e) the implications for your work of the HASAWA and COSHH Regulations, including where to find out about relevant risk assessment details and risk control strategies that have been set by your organisation f) what Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to use and why g) how to set out a work area for efficient working and health and safety issues that can arise if a work area is disorganised and untidy h) what the consequences are of substances being left on work surfaces i) the types of equipment fault that can occur and how to recognise and deal with them SVQs in Furniture 14 November 2010

18 ELEMENT Assemble components In carrying out this work you must: 1. Lay components and tools out for assembly 2. Where applicable, check that components match colour/grain specifications 3. Complete assembly in the correct sequence accordance to work specifications 4. Use the correct size and type of fasteners in mechanical joints 5. Use template and jigs when it may be necessary 6. Reject and report any assemblies which are not finished to specification 7. Deal promptly with any problems that arise, reporting any which you cannot solve 8. Assemble components to specified quality and tolerance levels 9. Complete the process within the required time To do this you need to know: a) Why it is important that components are assembled in a particular sequence b) the different types of mechanical fixings used, what each is for and when it is used c) the functions and uses of different types of equipments used in furniture assemblies d) what the consequences are of incorrect sorting of components e) why is it important to use the correct techniques and equipment for filing, sanding, scraping, drilling and boring of wood composites f) what preparations are required for making mechanical joints g) the implications for your work of the HASAWA, COSHH Regulations and the Environmental Protection Act, including where to find out about relevant risk assessment details and control measures that have been set by your organisation h) what personal protective equipment should be worn when assembling and why i) work rates that you are expected to meet j) how to dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation SVQs in Furniture 15 November 2010

19 ELEMENT Check and complete finished assemblies In carrying out this work you must: 1. Check assembly for quality standards, reporting any faults which you cannot solve 2. Fill any defected surfaces using appropriate substance and colour, where required 3. Where applicable, clean surfaces appropriately for the required finish 4. Check and confirm that finished assemblies meet specification requirements 5. Complete required records so that they are accurate and legible 6. Pass the completed assemblies over to the next stage in the production process in the required condition 7. Clean and clear work area in preparation for the next assembly To do this you need to know: a) the meaning of terms used in technical specifications for checking of finished assemblies b) why is it important to check and confirm that the assembly is as specified c) the implications for your work of the HASAWA, COSHH Regulations and the Environmental Protection Act, including where to find out about relevant risk assessment details and control measures that have been set by your organisation d) what information is recorded on production records and why it is important that these are kept up to date and accurate e) why it is important to pass the completed assemblies to the next stage, in the correct condition and at the required time f) who to report unsolvable problems to g) why its important to keep to time schedules h) types of problems that can occur and how to recognise and deal with them i) how to dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation SVQs in Furniture 16 November 2010

20 Commentary for Unit 203: Join and joint veneers This Unit addresses the competence required to produce sheet veneers for use in furniture production. This involves: selecting veneers and planning the cutting process cutting and joining veneers working in ways which maintain your own and others safety There are two elements in this Unit, each of which has performance standards and a knowledge base associated with it Select and cut sheet veneers Join sheet veneers There is also a scope statement which defines the coverage of this Unit. SVQs in Furniture 17 November 2010

21 Scope statement The following terms have a specific meaning in this Unit and are highlighted where they appear in the performance standards. Equipment Cuts Equipment problems Veneers Joints Work specification Jointing faults The machine equipment used within modern furniture production environments for cutting and jointing veneers. Cutting equipment includes standard cross cut and machines and guillotines. Jointing equipment includes stitching machines and tape machines. This Unit covers flame, crown and quarter cut veneer cuts. These relate to non-functioning, missing or damaged equipment or equipment parts (eg blades). The person carrying out this work would be expected to deal with any equipment problem for which maintenance engineers are not required. Where a problem does require a maintenance engineer, the person would be expected to report the problem to a more senior person. Veneers used in furniture production are made of natural timber and may be of feather, burr, flame or crown designs. Typical timbers would include walnut, mahogany, cherry, pine, man made veneers, laminates and foils. The joints used in modern veneer production processes may include the making of quartered panels and stringed sheets. These are influenced by the design required, which will be stated in the specifications. Joints must be accurately matched for grain, colour and quality of veneer and edges must accurately align to and abut each other without distortion. The set of instructions which describe the work to be carried out, including details of the qualities (colour, grain, grade) of the veneer to be used, the nature of the joints to be made and the size and shape dimensions to be achieved. The specification will also detail the time within which the production of sheet veneers must be completed. In the context of these standards, tolerances to within +/- 0.5 mm would be expected. Jointing faults can arise from misalignment of panels, marks and damage to the veneers. The person carrying out this role is responsible for identifying and making minor repairs where these can be achieved without affecting the quality of the work. Problems which cannot be resolved in that way would be reported using the correct workplace procedures. SVQs in Furniture 18 November 2010

22 ELEMENT Select and cut sheet veneers In carrying out this work you must: 1. Select veneers which meet the colour, grain, grade and quality requirements in the work specification 2. Check that the veneers selected have no intermittent or full faults 3. Follow specified procedures to set aside, identify and report unsuitable veneers 4. Accurately measure and mark out the cuts to be made to within the specified tolerances 5. Minimise waste in your choice of veneers and in how you measure and mark them out for cutting 6. Handle the veneers in ways that avoid damaging them 7. Set up the cutting equipment to accurately and cleanly cut the required length and width of veneers 8. Control the cutting process so that the veneers produced are of accurate size and shape 9. Deal promptly with any equipment problems that arise, reporting any which you cannot solve 10. Follow safe working procedures when setting up and operating the cutting equipment 11. Transfer surplus and cut veneers to designated storage locations 12. Complete the cutting process within the required time To do this you need to know: a) the meaning of terms used in technical specifications for veneers b) what kinds of natural faults and handling damage can occur with veneers c) how to identify faults which mean that the veneer cannot be used d) why it is important to keep waste to a minimum e) the handling characteristics of veneers and how to protect them from damage during cutting and storage f) what the consequences are of inaccurate measuring and cutting g) how to set up cutting equipment safely in ways that protect yourself and others from risk h) the implications for your work of the HASAWA and COSHH Regulations, including where to find out about relevant risk assessment and control measures that have been set by your organisation i) what your personal limitations are in respect of the PUWER regulations 1998 j) the types of equipment fault that can occur and how to recognise and deal with them k) what work rate you are expected to achieve SVQs in Furniture 19 November 2010

23 ELEMENT Join sheet veneers In carrying out this work you must: 1. Match veneers for grain, colour and quality to meet the design requirements 2. Accurately measure and align the veneers to form the required design when jointed 3. Set up the jointing equipment to ensure that edges are correctly aligned and jointed to the required tolerances, without distortion of the veneer 4. Control the jointing process so that the results meet the specified quality 5. Handle the veneers in ways which avoid damaging them 6. Deal promptly with any equipment problems and joint faults that arise, reporting any which you cannot solve 7. Follow safe working procedures when setting up and operating the jointing equipment 8. Check and confirm that the veneers meet the specification before passing them on 9. Transfer completed veneers to the designated storage location 10. Complete the process within the required time To do this you need to know: a) the meaning of terms used in technical specifications for veneers b) when and why quartered panel and stringed sheet jointing methods may be used c) what to look for when matching for straight, figured or burr veneers d) the different types of furniture product which use veneers e) the implications of different types of veneer and veneer design for the jointing process f) the handling characteristics of veneers and how to protect them from damage during jointing and storage g) what kind of faults can occur with jointing veneers and what can be done to overcome them h) the implications for your work of the HASAWA and COSHH Regulations, including where to find out about relevant risk assessment details and risk control strategies that have been set by your organisation i) what your personal limitations are in respect of the PUWER regulations 1988 j) quality checks that should be carried out on completed veneers and what the implications are of passing on work that does not pass the checks k) work rates that you are expected to meet SVQs in Furniture 20 November 2010

24 Commentary for Unit 204: Lay veneers This Unit addresses the competence required to apply sheet veneers for use in furniture manufacture. This involves: preparing equipment and materials for applying veneers applying veneers to surfaces working in ways which maintain your own and others safety There are two elements in this Unit, each of which has performance standards and a knowledge base associated with it Prepare equipment and materials for veneering Lay veneers There is also a scope statement which defines the coverage of this Unit. SVQs in Furniture 21 November 2010

25 Scope statement The following terms have a specific meaning in this Unit and are highlighted where they appear in the performance standards. Adhesives Equipment Equipment problems Surfaces Veneers Veneer pressing faults Work specification There are a range of commercially available adhesives in use in furniture manufacture. Most require some form of preparation, including mixing to a specified viscosity and heating to a required working temperature. The handling, storage and disposal of wastes will all be covered by procedures put in place following risk assessments under the COSHH regulations. The machine equipment used within furniture manufacturing environments for applying veneers. This includes single and multi-press machines and mechanical adhesive spreaders. Pressing may be done using hot or cold cramps. Adhesives may also be applied using manual or mechanical spreaders. These relate to non-functioning, missing or damaged equipment or equipment parts. The person carrying out this work would be expected to deal with any equipment problem for which maintenance engineers are not required. Where a problem does require a maintenance engineer, the person would be expected to report the problem to a more senior person. The surface of the furniture item which is to be veneered. Surfaces need to be prepared so that the veneer can be firmly bonded. The kind of preparation will depend on whether the surface is made of natural timber of wood composite and on the type of adhesive and pressing to be carried out. Typical preparations will include keying, sanding, toothing and degreasing. Veneers used in furniture manufacture are made of natural timber and may be of feather, burr, flame or crown designs. Typical timbers would include walnut, mahogany, cherry, pine. The kinds of faults which can occur are blisters, glue penetration, misalignment or marking. The person carrying out this role is responsible for identifying and making minor repairs where these can be achieved without affecting the quality of the work. Problems which cannot be resolved in that way would be reported using the correct workplace procedures. The set of instructions which describe the work to be carried out, including details of the qualities (colour, grain, grade) of the veneer to be used and the moisture content. The specification will also detail the choice of adhesive, the type of pressing and the time within which the veneering process must be completed. SVQs in Furniture 22 November 2010

26 ELEMENT Prepare equipment and materials for veneering In carrying out this work you must: 1. Organise the materials, tools and equipment you will need so that you can work effectively and keep your work area tidy 2. Check that you have the required work specification and that everything you need to achieve it is available 3. Check that adhesives are in date before using them 4. Prepare surfaces to receive the veneer, making sure that they are free of irregularities, defects, dust and debris 5. Follow manufacturer s instructions when preparing the adhesives 6. Maintain adhesives in the required condition for use until needed 7. Follow safe working procedures when lifting and moving heavy items 8. Follow COSHH procedures when handling adhesives and de-greasing agents (if used) 9. Return unused adhesives and de-greasing agents to the designated storage areas 10. Dispose of wastes safely using designated procedures and disposal areas 11. Complete the preparations within the required time To do this you need to know: a) the meaning of terms used in technical specifications for veneering b) why different surfaces require different preparations and the consequences of inadequate preparation c) the importance of seasoning regarding contraction, expansion and moisture content d) why and when it may be necessary to use de-greasing agents to ensure adhesives will take e) the different sort of adhesives that are used and the consequences of not preparing them properly f) the implications for the preparation process of the pot life, shelf life, open time and curing time of adhesives g) the implications for your work of the HASAWA and COSHH Regulations, including where to find out about relevant risk assessment and control measures that have been set by your organisation h) what your personal limitations are in respect of the PUWER regulations 1998 i) why it is important to handle and store adhesives and de-greasing agents in line with specified procedures j) the work schedule you are required to meet k) how to dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation SVQs in Furniture 23 November 2010

27 ELEMENT Lay veneers In carrying out this work you must: 1. Check that the adhesives and core are in the required condition before starting work 2. Apply the adhesive evenly and to the required thickness 3. Set up the pressing equipment so that the required pressure and temperature will be applied and the specified cycle followed 4. Control the pressing process so that the results meet the specified quality 5. Handle the veneers and cores in ways which avoid damaging them 6. Deal promptly with any equipment problems and pressing faults that arise, reporting any which you cannot solve 7. Follow safe working procedures when setting up and operating veneering equipment 8. Accurately trim and cut veneered panels to the required size 9. Check and confirm that the veneered surfaces meet the specification before passing them on 10. Transfer completed items to the designated storage location 11. Return unused adhesives to the designated storage areas 12. Dispose of wastes safely using designated procedures and disposal areas 13. Complete the process within the required time To do this you need to know: a) the meaning of terms used in technical specifications for veneers b) the different types of cramp available and their purpose c) the consequences of using incorrect temperature, pressure or cycle times d) the handling characteristics and effects of pressing different types of veneers e) how to protect them from damage during pressing and storage f) what kind of faults can occur when applying veneers, how to recognise them, and what can be done to overcome them g) what causes veneers to become discoloured and what can be done to prevent this h) the implications for your work of the HASAWA and COSHH Regulations, including where to find out about relevant risk assessment and control measures that have been set by your organisation i) what your personal limitations are in respect of the PUWER regulations 1998 j) quality checks that should be carried out on completed veneers and what the implications are of passing on work that does not pass the checks k) work rates that you are expected to meet SVQs in Furniture 24 November 2010

28 Commentary for Unit 205: Attach fittings to furniture This Unit addresses the competence required to attach fittings to production furniture wooden furniture. This involves: checking and preparing fittings against specifications attach the fitting to match specifications working in ways which maintain your own and others safety There are two elements in this Unit, each of which has performance standards and a knowledge base associated with it Attach fittings Fit doors, falls and drawers There is also a scope statement which defines the coverage of this Unit. SVQs in Furniture 25 November 2010

29 Scope statement The following terms have a specific meaning in this Unit and are highlighted where they appear in the performance standards. Equipment and tools Fittings Fitting method Specification Doors, falls and drawers The hand operated and machine equipment used within furniture making environments for sanding, scraping, filing drilling, boring, stapling, pinning, screwing, cramping/pressing, gauging and removing faults in wooden components. Hinges, mouldings, handles, runners, stops, locks, castors, catches, brackets, action mechanisms, pre-cut glassware. Fittings are attached by screwing or pinning, or combinations of these. The set of instructions which describe the work to be carried out, including details of the qualities (type, size, number) of the fittings to be used, the fitting methods to be used and the fitting tolerances to be achieved. The specification will also detail the time within which the work must be completed. In the context of these standards, tolerances for fittings to within +/- 0.5mm would be expected, and tolerances of within +/- 0.5mm for doors, falls and drawers. These may be made of natural timber or wood composites. SVQs in Furniture 26 November 2010

30 ELEMENT Attach fittings In carrying out this work you must: 1. Check that you have the required tools, equipment and fitting to achieve the work specification 2. Check that the fittings to be used conform to the specification 3. Replace and discard any fittings which are of unacceptable quality 4. Position the fittings for correctness of fit within the required tolerances 5. Ensure that surfaces to which the fittings are to be attached are in a suitable condition 6. Securely attach the fittings using the required method 7. Follow safe working procedures when setting up and operating powered equipment 8. Follow COSHH procedures when handling adhesives 9. Complete the preparations within the required time To do this you need to know: a) the meaning of terms used in technical specifications for furniture fittings b) the different types of fittings used in furniture production and their purpose c) the quality checks to be made before fittings are used and the consequences of not doing these d) what the consequences are of incorrect positioning of furniture fittings e) what the consequences are of not securing furniture fittings correctly f) when and why different methods for attaching furniture fittings are used g) the functions and uses of the different types of equipment used in furniture assembly h) how to handle powered tools safely in ways that protect yourself and others from risk i) what your personal limitations are in respect of the PUWER regulations 1998 j) the implications for your work of the HASAWA and COSHH Regulations, including where to find out about relevant risk assessment and control measures that have been set by your organisation k) how to dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation SVQs in Furniture 27 November 2010

31 ELEMENT Fit doors, falls and drawers In carrying out this work you must: 1. Accurately check the doors, falls and drawers against the specification and reject any which are damage or of incorrect appearance 2. Check and confirm that doors, falls and drawers fit to within the specified tolerances for alignment and movement 3. Make good any fitting faults which need to be dealt with for the specified quality to be achieved 4. Complete the fitting within the required time 5. Accurately complete quality checks and confirm that they have been met before passing on the work 6. Follow safe working procedures when setting up and operating powered equipment 7. Follow COSHH procedures when handling adhesives To do this you need to know: a) the meaning of terms used in technical specifications re fitting furniture doors, falls and drawers b) the handling characteristics of natural timber and wood composites and how these affect the fitting of doors, falls and drawers and the making good of fitting faults c) what to look for when checking that doors, falls and drawers match a specification d) why it is important to check that fit tolerances are met e) why it is important to use the correct techniques and equipment for filing, sanding, scraping, drilling and boring of natural woods and wood composites to make good any fitting faults f) what level of fitting fault can be made good immediately and when to reject and report a fault g) the implications for your work of the HASAWA and COSHH Regulations, including where to find out about relevant risk assessment and control measures that have been set by your organisation h) what your personal limitations are in respect of the PUWER regulations 1998 i) work rates that you are expected to meet j) what quality checks are required SVQs in Furniture 28 November 2010

32 Commentary for Unit 206: Prepare to apply finishing processes to production furniture This Unit addresses the competence required to prepare production furniture for finishing. This involves: preparing workpieces and materials for finishing preparing furniture coating materials working in ways which maintain your own and others safety There are two elements in this Unit, each of which has performance standards and a knowledge base associated with it Prepare workpieces for finishing Prepare furniture coating materials There is also a scope statement which defines the coverage of this Unit. SVQs in Furniture 29 November 2010

33 Scope statement The following terms have a specific meaning in this Unit and are highlighted where they appear in the performance standards. Coating materials Tools and equipment Faults Production records Surface defects Workpiece Work specification Stains, sealers, basecoats, lacquers and thinners applied as coatings as part of the finishing process in furniture production. They can be based on oil, water or mixed solvents. Tools and equipment include rags, filler knives and handheld spray guns, sanding equipment and abrasives. Control of machine operations is dealt with in another Unit. The kinds of faults which could occur would include uneven applications, poor wetting, blotching, marking of the surface, drips. runs, streaks, mismatched shading or poor surface finish. The person carrying out this role is responsible for identifying and dealing with faults which can be treated without disruption to the production process. Problems which cannot be resolved in that way would be reported using the correct workplace procedures. These may be written or electronic. Typically they will involve the individual in completing a simple form, much of which may be of a tick-box format, requiring only a limited amount of free text to be entered. Surface defects can occur during the finishing process. They may take the form of nibs, holes, scratches, chips, dents, cracks, blisters and blemishes. If minor, they can be overcome using sanding equipment and abrasives. If major they require the workpiece to be removed and reported. The item of furniture to be coated as part of the finishing process. This may be a component, sub-assembly or assembly used in furniture production. The workpiece to be treated may be made of natural timber (solid or veneered) or of wood composite. The set of instructions which describe the work to be carried out, including details of the types, application area and characteristics (colour, viscosity, formulation) of the coatings to be applied, the number of coats to be applied and the drying requirements (natural or forced). The specification will also detail the time within which the process must be completed and the personal protective equipment which should be worn. Specifications may be oral or written and may involve the use of diagrams and colour cards. SVQs in Furniture 30 November 2010

34 ELEMENT Prepare workpieces for finishing In carrying out this work you must: 1. Organise the materials, tools and equipment you will need so that you can work effectively and keep your work area tidy 2. Check that you have the required work specification and that everything you need to achieve it is available 3. Check the workpiece and accurately identify faults that are present 4. Select and apply appropriate fillers and stoppers for the surface 5. Make sure that surfaces are clean and free of dust, damage and debris 6. Make sure that filled surfaces are made level with the surrounding areas 7. Make sure areas of raised grain are re-textured to blend with the surrounds when the finish is applied 8. Mask surfaces which are not to be stained in such a way as to avoid damage from splashes and seepages 9. Follow safe working procedures when: lifting and moving heavy items; handling cleaning agents, fillers, stoppers and abrasives; setting up and using powered tools 10. Confirm that the workpiece meets specifications before passing it on to the next stage in the finishing process 11. Complete the preparations within the required time To do this you need to know: a) the meaning of terms used in technical specifications for furniture production b) what checks are carried out on workpieces which are being prepared for finishing c) what sorts of faults can occur and how to recognise them d) what sorts of faults can be dealt with within the production process e) what sort of faults mean that the workpiece has to be taken out of the production process for further examination and treatment f) the types and purpose of fillers and stoppers g) how to recognise different grades of abrasives and what each is used for h) the implications for your work of the HASAWA and COSHH Regulations, including where to find out about relevant risk assessment and control measures that have been set by your organisation i) what your personal limitations are in respect of the PUWER regulations 1998 j) the work schedule you are required to meet SVQs in Furniture 31 November 2010

35 ELEMENT Prepare furniture coating materials In carrying out this work you must: 1. Check that the specified materials are available and in date 2. Select materials which match the specification characteristics 3. Ensure that extraction facilities are operating effectively before working with solvent based materials 4. Immediately report any problems with extraction facilities 5. Mix the materials to the specified consistency and colour requirements 6. Use the correct comparison standards to confirm that the colour and shading of prepared materials is acceptable 7. Deal promptly and safely with spillages and splashes 8. Follow COSHH procedures when handling coating materials 9. Make sure that unused materials are accurately labelled and return them to the designated storage areas 10. Dispose of wastes safely using designated procedures and disposal areas 11. Complete the process within the required time To do this you need to know: a) the meaning of terms used in technical specifications for furniture coating materials b) the different types of coating materials used, what each is for and when it is used c) what the implications are of using materials that are inappropriate for the workpiece or are out of specification d) what the implications are of incorrect mixing and stirring of materials e) why it is important to use the correct standards when checking for colour and shade f) the implications for your work of the HASAWA, COSHH Regulations and the Environmental Protection Act, including where to find out about relevant risk assessment and control measures that have been set by your organisation g) what personal protective equipment should be worn when handling coating materials and why h) why there needs to be adequate ventilation and extraction of fumes when dealing with solvent based materials and who to report to, if this is not working i) why it is important to deal promptly, safely and correctly with splashes and spillages of materials j) why it is important to label unused materials clearly and accurately k) what the storage requirements are for different types of materials and the implications of not storing them correctly l) what work rates you are expected to meet SVQs in Furniture 32 November 2010