Description: Makes cabinet and furniture with respect to the standard operating procedure prescribed
in industry, uses equipment and tools and selects the related material within required
range of tasks.
Level Descriptor (General)
Certificate level / Job level / Skills, Knowledge and Ability
National Certificate (NC)-1 / Semi-skilled / · Understands safety requirements and follow OSH procedures
· Has basic or part of practical skills and operational knowledge in a defined range of tasks
· Can carry out routine tasks given clear direction
· Can receive and pass on information
· Can access and record information
· Take limited responsibility
Unit Code No. / INDUSTRIAL COMPETENCIES
WB-CM-101I 1 / FOLLOW SAFE WORK PRACTICES
WB-CM-102I 1 / APPLY ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
WB-CM -103I 1 / SELECT MATERIALS
WB-CM -104I 1 / USE HAND TOOLS
WB-CM -105I 1 / USE PORTABLE POWER TOOLS
WB-CM -106I 1 / USE WOODWORKING MACHINES
Unit Code No. / TECHNICAL COMPETENCY
WB-CM -107I 1 / ASSEMBLE PRODUCTS
WB-CM -108T1 / APPLY A FINISH
NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARD
Industry : WOOD WORKING
Occupation Title : CABINET MAKER
Competency Unit Code : WB-CM-101I 1
Competency Unit : FOLLOW SAFE WORK PRACTICES
Unit Descriptor :
Competency Level : Level 1
Version No. : 1
Date : August, 2014
NATIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARD
Competency Unit Code: WB-CM-101I 1Competency Unit Title: FOLLOW SAFE WORK PRACTICES
Descriptor: This unit covers with the knowledge, attitude and application skills to apply safe work
habits, fire prevention and use proper handling procedures for joinery shop
materials to specifications.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPETENCY ELEMENTS
Competency Elements / Performance CriteriaItalicized terms are elaborated in the Range and Context
1. Apply Safe Work Practices / 1.1 Perform safe work habits
1.2 Perform fire prevention and control
1.3 Apply material handling procedures and equipment
1.4 Apply safe work practices
2. Use Workplace Hazardous Materials protection / 2.1 State the protection requires suppliers of hazardous
materials to products as a condition of saleand
importation
2.2 Report the hazardous materials in work
2.3 Identify symbols found on hazardous labels and their meaning
2.4 Use, storage and disposal of hazardous materials
RANGE AND CONTEXT
VARIABLE / RANGE
1. Safe Work Habits / · fire prevention
· material handling
· standards and regulations
1. Fire Prevention and Control / · flammable liquids
· electrical wiring
· combustible materials
· dealing with fire, fire extinguishers, fire drill and fire suppression systems
2. Hazardous Labels and Their Meaning / · hazardous ingredients
· Product information
· Physical data
· Reactivity data
· Toxicological properties
· Preventive measures
· First-aid measures
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Underpinning Knowledge / Underpinning Skill
· Hazardous awareness of dress, jewellery, hair, footwear, head covering eye and face protection, hand and arm protection, hearing protection, breathing protection and housekeeping
· Handling of flammable liquids, electrical wiring, combustible materials, dealing with fire, fire extinguishers, fire drill and fire suppression systems
· Work habits, fire prevention, material handling and standards and regulations
· Controlled Products Regulations
· Knowledge on Hazardous ingredients, Product information, Physical data, Reactivity data, Toxicological properties, Preventive measures and First-aid measures / · Follow basic OSH measures
· Application of the dolly, the pump truck and fork lift
· Correct work habits of dress, jewellery, hair, footwear, head covering eye and face protection, hand and arm protection, hearing protection, breathing protection and housekeeping
Context of Assessment
Competency skill may be assessed individually in the actual workplace or simulation environment in NSSA accredited institutions or both on the job and off the job.
Method of Assessment
Evidence may be collected through assessment methods such as:
· Observation of practical candidate performance
· Inspection of finished work
· Oral and written questions
NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARD
Industry : WOOD WORKING
Occupation Title : CABINET MAKER
Competency Unit Code : WB-CM-102I 1
Competency Unit : APPLY ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Unit Descriptor :
Competency Level : Level 1
Version No. : 1
Date : August, 2014
NATIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARD
Competency Unit Code: WB-CM-102I 1Competency Unit Title: APPLY ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Descriptor: This unit covers with the knowledge, attitude and application skills to produce
orthographic, isometric, cabinet oblique and perspective drawings and apply
standard dimensioning practice.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPETENCY ELEMENTS
Competency Elements / Performance CriteriaItalicized terms are elaborated in the Range and Context
1. Apply Standard Drafting Practices / 1.1 Use standard lines and letters used on drawings
1.2 Apply orthographic drawing techniques
1.3 Describe pictorial drawings
1.4 Produce a shop drawing
1.5 Types and uses of shop drawings
2. Apply Layout Techniques / 2.1 Describe types and uses of shop drawings
2.2 Describe procedures for producing shop drawings
2.3 Describe procedures for compiling a typical cutting bill
2.4 Calculate lumber quantities
2.5 Apply layout techniques
3. Use Quality Standards / 3.1 Identify joints
3.2 Select joint
4. Communication with Others / 4.1 Describe communication with others
4.2 Describe reasons for communication
4.3 Apply communication skills
RANGE AND CONTEXT
Variable / Range
1. Types and uses of shop drawings / · Isometric drawings,
· Cabinet oblique drawings
· Perspective drawings
2. Joints / · Lap joints
· dado joint
· rabbet joint
· butt joint
· edge butt joint
· mitre joint
· mortise-and-tenon joints
· dowelled joints
· scarf joint
· finger joint
· dovetail joint
· box joint
· tongue and groove joint
· s joint
· lock joint
· lock-mitre joint
· biscuit joint
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Underpinning Knowledge / Underpinning Skill
· The alphabet of lines and standard lettering
· Drawing basics of top views, front views andend views
· Drawing basics of isometric drawings, cabinet oblique drawings and perspective drawings
· Dimensioning scales in Imperial and Metric / · Dimensioning scales
· Drawing basics of views
· Basic calculation
Context of Assessment
Competency skill may be assessed individually in the actual workplace or simulation environment in NSSA accredited institutions or both on the job and off the job.
Method of Assessment
Evidence may be collected through assessment methods such as:
· Observation of practical candidate performance
· Inspection of finished work
· Oral and written questions
NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARD
Industry : WOOD WORKING
Occupation Title : CABINET MAKER
Competency Unit Code : WB-CM-103I 1
Competency Unit : SELECT MATERIALS
Unit Descriptor :
Competency Level : Level 1
Version No. : 1
Date : August, 2014
NATIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARD
Competency Unit Code : WB-CM-103I 1Competency Unit Title: SELECT MATERIALS
Descriptor: This unit covers with the knowledge, attitude and application skills to produce
orthographic, isometric, cabinet oblique and perspective drawings and apply
standard dimensioning practice.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPETENCY ELEMENTS
Competency Elements / Performance CriteriaItalicized terms are elaborated in the Range and Context
1 Identify the Structures and Properties of Wood / 1.1 Identify the basic structures of solid wood
1.2 Identify the properties of solid wood
1.3 Identify the difference between hardwood and softwood
2 Identify Lumber Production, Grading and Handling / 2.1 Apply lumber production techniques
2.2 Identify natural defects in lumber
2.3 Identify man-made defects in lumber
2.4 Follow the standard grading rules for hardwoods
2.5 And softwoods
2.6 Identify to handle and store the solid wood
3 Select Solid Wood Species / 3.1 Identify types and grades of plywood
3.2 Apply methods of matching face veneers
3.3 Describe the handling and storage of plywood
3.4 Apply storage and handling techniques
4 Select Types of Composition Board / 4.1 Identify types of hardboard
4.2 Identify types of particle board
4.3 Identify medium-density fibreboard
4.4 Describe the handling and storage of composition board
5 Select Adhesives and Sealants / 5.1 Identify factors that influence the selection of adhesives
5.2 Identify adhesive classifications anduses
5.3 Identify safe handling of adhesives
5.4 Identify the application of adhesives
5.5 Describe sealants and their uses
5.6 Describe the application of sealants
5.7 Select adhesives and sealant
6 Select Hardware / 6.1 Describe nails
6.2 Describe screws
6.3 Describe bolts and nuts
6.4 Describe anchors
6.5 Select fasteners
7 Handle Materials / 7.1 Describe considerations when handlingmaterials
7.2 Determine procedures for handling materials
RANGE AND CONTEXT
VARIABLE / RANGE
1. Identify the basic structures of solid wood / · Structure and growth of a tree
· Outer bark
· Inner bark
· Cambium
· Sapwood
· Heartwood
· Pith
· Rays
· Annual growth rings
2. Describe the properties of solid wood / · Advantages of solid wood
· Disadvantages of solid wood
· Wood and moisture
· Shrinkage and expansion of wood
· Specific gravity of wood
3. Explain the difference between hardwood
and softwood / · Softwood and hardwood differences
· Hardwood pore patterns
· Softwood structures
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Underpinning Knowledge / Underpinning Skill
· Structure and growth of a tree in outer bark, inner bark, cambium, sapwood, heartwood, pith, rays and annual growth rings
· Advantages of solid wood
· Disadvantages of solid wood
· Wood and moisture
· Cutting methods for hardwood and softwood and seasoning of wood
· Identifying wood species such as TEAK, PYINKADO, GURJAN, IN-KANYIN, TAUNGTHAYET
· Matching methods such as slip matching, book matching, random matching and sequence matching
· Identification of Manufacture, Properties, Types and uses
· Stores procedures in positioning, moving, humidity, edges, contamination and inventory
· Project specifications
· Storage (shelf) life
· Desired characteristics of adhesive
· Cost of adhesive
· Type of bond required
· Hazards associated with adhesive
· Natural and synthetic adhesives
· Manner of curing
· Waterproof adhesives
· Adhesives with high to medium moisture resistance
· Adhesives with low moisture resistance
· Identification of nails, types, uses and limitations
· Identification of screws, types, uses and limitations / · Shrinkage and expansion of wood
· Specific gravity of wood
· Softwood and hardwood differences such as Hardwood pore patterns and Softwood structures
· Defects intypes of warp, case hardening, checks, collapse, honeycombing,, manufacturing imperfections and weathering
· Stores procedures in positioning, moving, humidity, edges, contamination and inventory
· General precautions
· Toxicity and safety precautions
· Safe handling of epoxies
· Identification of bolts & nuts , types, uses and limitations
· Identification of anchors, types, uses and limitations
· Specifications of fasteners’ application and preparation
· Safety
· Procedures
· Securing
· Packaging
· Shipping
Context of Assessment
Competency skill may be assessed individually in the actual workplace or simulation environment in NSSA accredited institutions or both on the job and off the job.
Method of Assessment
Evidence may be collected through assessment methods such as:
· Observation of practical candidate performance
· Inspection of finished work
· Oral and written questions
NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARD
Industry : WOOD WORKING
Occupation Title : CABINET MAKER
Competency Unit Code : WB-CM-104I 1
Competency Unit : USE HAND TOOLS
Unit Descriptor :
Competency Level : Level 1
Version No. : 1
Date : August, 2014
NATIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARD
Competency Unit Code: WB-CM-104I 1Competency Unit Title: USE HAND TOOLS
Descriptor: This unit covers with the knowledge, attitude and application skills to produce
orthographic, isometric, cabinet oblique and perspective drawings and apply
standard dimensioning practice.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPETENCY ELEMENTS
Competency Elements / Performance CriteriaItalicized terms are elaborated in the Range and Context
1. Use Basic Hand Tools / 1.1 Describe the use of measuring, layout and testing tools
1.2 Describe the use of sawing tools
1.3 Describe the use of planing tools
1.4 Describe the use of scraping tools
1.5 Describe the use of edge cutting tools
1.6 Describe the use of boring tools
1.7 Describe the use of fastening tools
1.8 Describe the use of metalworking tools
1.9 Describe the use of honing stones
1.10 Describe the use of files
1.11 Use basic hand tools
1.12 Describe sharpening procedures
1.13 Maintain hand tools
RANGE AND CONTEXT
VARIABLE / RANGE
1. Describe the use of measuring, layout and
testing tools / · Flexible steel rules
· Bench rules
· Folding rules
· Caliper rule
· Vernier calliper
· Straightedge
· Marking gauge
· Mortising gauge
· Calipers
2. Describe the use of sawing tools / · Hand crosscut saw
· Hand ripsaw
· Compass and keyhole saws
· Coping saw
· Backsaw
· Dovetail saw
3. Describe the use of planing tools / · Jointer plane
· Fore plane
· Jack plane
· Smooth plane
· Block plane
4. Describe the use of scraping tools / · Hand scraper
· Pull scrapers
· Cabinet scraper
· Scraper plane
· Burnisher
5. Describe the use of edge cutting tools / · Wood chisels
· Mallets
· Sharpening
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Underpinning Knowledge / Underpinning Skill
· Application of Flexible steel rules, Bench rules,
· Folding rules, Caliper rule, Vernier calliper, Straightedge,
· Marking gauge Mortising gauge , Calipers , Butt gauge,
· Try square, miter square Combination square, Framing
· square, Sliding, T-bevel, Angle, divider sand scribers, Trammel points, Spirit level Plumb bob, Protractor
· Standard lettering
· Application of Hand crosscut saw, Hand ripsaw, Compass and keyhole saws, Coping saw, Backsaw, Dovetail saw, Miter box.
· Application of Jointer plane, Fore plane, Jack plane
· Smooth plane, Block plane / · Application of Hand scraper, Pull scrapers, Cabinet scraper
· Scraper plane, Burnisher
· Application of Wood chisels, Mallets, Sharpening
· Wood gouges
· Application of Common hand drills and their uses
· Common boring bits and their uses, Countersinks,
· Combination wood drill and countersink, Doweling jigs
· Application of Tools for driving and pulling nails
· “Driving” wood screws, Types of screwdrivers
· Application of Tin snips, Combination snips and aviation ,Snips, Hacksaws, Open-end wrench, Box wrench, socket wrench, Allen wrench, Adjustable wrench, hannel lock pliers, Electrician's (lineman's) plier
Context of Assessment
Competency skill may be assessed individually in the actual workplace or simulation environment in NSSA accredited institutions or both on the job and off the job.
Method of Assessment
Evidence may be collected through assessment methods such as:
· Observation of practical candidate performance
· Inspection of finished work
· Oral and written questions.