Produce woodworking joints

Reference : A/504/7868

Level : Level 1

Credit Value : 12

Guided Learning Hours : 108

Aim : The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to be deemed trained to produce woodworking joints in relation to: - forming woodworking joints - selecting and marking out materials - selecting and using hand tools

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria The Learner Will The Learner Can

1 Know how to prepare resources for producing woodworking 1.1 - State the potential hazards associated with producing joints. woodworking joints. -

Hazards

- How to prevent breaches in Health and Safety using risk

assessment and safe systems of work or method statement.

- Machinery, personal injury.

- Damaging products, working with timber and timber based

products including toxic dust and splinters.

- PPE required for application of Hazardous Substances.

- Relevant Health and Safety Documentation and legislation.

- COSHH. 1.2 - State why working drawings are important when marking out. -

Working drawings

- interpretation, communication, measurements, tools required.

1.3 - Describe the health and safety risks involved when producing woodworking joints. -

Risks

- Working with timber and timber based products incuding toxic

dust and splinters.

- COSHH.

1.4 - State the personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for producing woodworking joints. -

PPE

Ear defenders, ear plugs, dust masks, respirators, eye

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PPE In relation to Collective and Personal measures:

- collective protective measures

- personal protective equipment (PPE)

- respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

1.5 - List the uses of a range of woodworking hand tools used to produce woodworking joints. -

Range

Saws

coping, tenon, panel, rip, pad, dovetail, crosscut and

disposable saw.

Chisels

bevel edged, firmer, mortice.

Planes

shoulder, bullnose, rebate or plough planes, smoothing, jack.

Marking and measuring

rulers, tapes, gauges, squares, knives, scribers, box squares/

over squares.

1.6 - State how to identify and rectify faults on woodworking hand tools. -

Identify and rectify faults including:

- chisels, mallets, handsaws, hammers, planes, wood-boring

tools, squares, screwdrivers, gauges and measures.

- typical faults and their consequences.

1.7 - State the importance of reporting and recording faulty or defective equipment. -

Importance including:

- consequences and procedures.

- Legislation - RIDDOR.

1.8 - List the resources used to mark out timber to produce woodworking joints.

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Resources

Timber including:

Timber manufactured boards, hardwoods and softwoods.

Marking and measuring

Rulers, tapes, gauges, squares, knives, scribers, box squares/

over squares.

1.9 - State the checks that can be used to ensure the accuracy of marking out tools.

2 Be able to prepare resources to produce woodworking joints. 2.1 - Produce full size and scale drawings of the products being produced. -

Produce could include:

Housing, mortise and tenon, lengthening, bridle, halving,

dovetail, angled, butt and edge.

2.2 - Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when producing woodworking joints. -

PPE

Ear defenders, ear plugs, dust masks, respirators, eye

protection, safety boots, gloves, barrier cream.

PPE In relation to Collective and Personal measures:

- collective protective measures

- personal protective equipment (PPE)

- respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

2.3 - Select appropriate hand tools and equipment for producing woodworking joints. -

Hand tools and equipment including:

Saws

coping, tenon, panel, rip, pad, dovetail, crosscut and

disposable saw.

Chisels

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Planes

shoulder, bullnose, rebate or plough planes, smoothing, jack.

Marking and measuring

rulers, tapes, gauges, squares, knives, scribers, box squares/

over squares.

2.4 - Check condition of tools and equipment prior to use. 2.5 - Use working drawings to calculate the quantity of materials required for producing woodworking joints. -

Working drawings including:

cutting lists.

2.6 - Select timber materials in accordance with the given specification to produce woodworking joints. -

Timber materials including:

Softwood (European redwood, whitewood).

3 Know woodworking materials and their storage requirements. 3.1 - State the different methods used for timber conversion. -

Methods

Through and through, quarter sawn, rough cut, planed all

round.

3.2 - State the different methods used for seasoning timber. -

Methods

Air dried, kiln dried.

3.3 - State the different methods for storing woodworking materials securely and safely. -

Methods

Timber

Softwood (European redwood and whitewood)

Storage

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- under cover, away from elements e.g. weathering,

moisture content.

- shelving, racking, stacking.

3.4 - Describe the importance and necessity of using the correct materials for the task. -

Importance

- softwood (European redwood and whitewood).

- timber manufactured boards (chipboard, plywood, Medium

density fibreboard (MDF), blockboard).

Necessity

- Different grades of timber, abbreviations of materials including

colours associated with e.g. MR, WBP, fire resistant materials.

3.5 - State the properties of a range of timbers. -

Properties

Hardwood and softwood including:

Workability, durability, cell structure, tree growth, stress

grading, origin of timber and sustainability, common sizes,

sawn, planed.

3.6 - List the common defects found in timber. -

Defects

Splits in timber, waney edge, fungal attack, damage caused

in transit, knots and shakes, resin pockets, defects occurring

during manufacture.

4 Know how to produce woodworking joints. 4.1 - List a range of woodworking joints. -

Range including:

Housing, mortise and tenon, lengthening, bridle, halving,

dovetail, angled, butt and edge.

4.2 - State a range of uses for woodworking joints. -

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Windows, door frames, length jointing timber, roof

framing, doors, widening timber, cupboards and cupboard

framing.

4.3 - State the methods of holding and supporting the task. -

Methods

Work bench, vice, clamps, frames, jigs, bench hooks.

4.4 - State the properties of a range of adhesives used when forming basic woodworking joints. -

Adhesives including:

Glues, resins, PVA.

Properties including:

Strength, flexibility, bonding.

5 Be able to produce woodworking joints. 5.1 - Use working drawings when marking out to produce woodworking joints. -

Marking out

Interpretation, communication, measurements, tools

required.

5.2 - Use a variety of holding devices to secure and assemble the work. -

Holding devices including:

Work bench, vice, clamps, frames, jigs, bench hooks.

5.3 - Use hand tools to form frames to the given specification using a range of woodworking joints. -

Form frames including:

Housing, mortise and tenon, lengthening, bridle, halving,

dovetail, angled, butt and edge.

5.4 - Dispose of waste in accordance with given procedures. -

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- Return to storage for re-use

- Recycling

- General waste.

Legislation including:

Waste management regulations and COSHH.

Assessment guidance and/or requirements : This unit will be achieved in accordance with the additional guidance requirements as set out by the Awarding Organisation.

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