This unit standard specifies the competencies required to select material for products. It includes describing the properties of timber, identifying the types, causes and remedies for common timber defects and diseases, handling and storing methods of sawn timber, explaining the uses of veneers and manufactured boards, identifying and describing other materials used and determining the material requirements of products.
This unit standard is intended for those who construct timber joints by hand. People credited with this unit standard are able to plan and prepare for work, identify and select timber joints, mark out joints, produce timber joints, applying fitting and finishing to timber joints and completing work and cleaning up the work area.
This unit standard is intended for those who use and maintain hand tools. People credited with this unit standard are able to identify and use hand tools, sharpen hand tools maintain, store hand tools and lubricants.
This unit standard is intended for those who use and maintain machines. People credited with this unit standard are able to plan and prepare for work: Identify and explain the uses of machines, perform tasks using machines, maintain and store portable power tools and machines, machine parts and accessories.