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A person at Level A requires a high level of judgement in their tasks.
A person at Level A requires a high level of judgement in their tasks.
False
A Furniture Maker at Level B is required to set up and operate woodworking machines.
A Furniture Maker at Level B is required to set up and operate woodworking machines.
True
Cutting of wood to size is a task that is not required in furniture making.
Cutting of wood to size is a task that is not required in furniture making.
False
A Furniture Maker at Level B is responsible for designing furniture.
A Furniture Maker at Level B is responsible for designing furniture.
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Identifying and selecting materials for furniture work is a task that is not required in furniture making.
Identifying and selecting materials for furniture work is a task that is not required in furniture making.
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A Furniture Maker at Level B is required to use hand tools to construct furniture.
A Furniture Maker at Level B is required to use hand tools to construct furniture.
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Planing of wood to size is a task that is not required in furniture making.
Planing of wood to size is a task that is not required in furniture making.
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A Furniture Maker at Level B is responsible for assembling furniture.
A Furniture Maker at Level B is responsible for assembling furniture.
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A person at Level A is required to make assignments and give instructions to others.
A person at Level A is required to make assignments and give instructions to others.
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A Furniture Maker at Level B is required to use fasteners to construct furniture.
A Furniture Maker at Level B is required to use fasteners to construct furniture.
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Study Notes
Task Specification: Finishing of Furniture
- Task Title: Finishing of Furniture
- Task No: 8
- Performance Standard: Furniture must be correctly finished
- Task Requirements:
- Cabinet finishing: Sand paper (rough and smooth), sanding block, power sander, white putty, sandy sealer, thinner, varnish/gloss, spraying machine, wood/ply-wood, work-bench
- Upholstery finishing: Foam, Tack-nails, Gum, Staple Pins and Stapler, Needle, Thread, Straight Sewing Machines, Scissors, Hammer, Pliers and Pincers
Task Elements
- Sands/Smoothens surface of wood
- Applies wood filer/putty
- Applies sandy sealer
- Sprays/Brushes varnish/gloss/paint
- Shapes foam
- Stitches the fabric
- Wears fabric on furniture
- Tacks fabric on furniture
Task Training Data
- Task No: 8
- Technical: Fastening of furniture to specification (book shelf, chair, table, bed, stool, ward robe, door, TV console, sofa)
Entry Requirement
- Education: Ability to read, write and perform simple arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
- Certification: Primary School Education (minimum)
- Health: Normal health
- Special Consideration: Must have good physical strength and eye sight for work
Job Specification
- Job Title: Furniture Maker
- Level: B
- Sector: Building and Civil Engineering
- Sub-sector: Furniture Making
- Group of Related Occupations: Carpentry and Joinery
Job Description
- Sets up and operates variety of wood working machines, and uses various hand tools to construct and repair individual pieces of furniture (cabinets and upholstery)
List of Tasks
- Preparing for furniture work
- Identifying and Selecting materials for furniture work
- Identifying and Selecting tools and equipment for furniture work
- Taking measurement of wood/fabric
- Cutting of wood/fabric to size
- Planing of wood to size
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Description
This quiz assesses the skills and knowledge required to finish and assemble furniture, including tasks such as identifying and selecting fasteners, making wood joints, applying glue, and driving nails and screws.
