Producing assemblies of marine wooden components
Overview
This standard identifies the competences you need to assemble wooden components for marine woodwork applications, using mechanical fixing devices and adhesives, in accordance with approved procedures. Assemblies produced will include such items as bunks, top boxes, furniture units, helm and navigational consoles. You will be required to select the appropriate tools and equipment to use, based on the operations to be performed and the type of components to be assembled and to check that they are in a safe and serviceable condition. You will also be expected to align the components correctly and to assemble them in the correct order, using the appropriate fixing devices and adhesives. You will need to identify and/or create any datums which will be required to locate the components during the assembly process.
The size, shape and complexity of the parts to be assembled and the finished workpiece, will vary and it is anticipated that some components will be sub-assembled prior to the final assembly taking place. The assembly activities will also include making all necessary visual and dimensional checks, to ensure that the assembly meets the required specification, that fasteners are securely tightened and that the completed assembly is free from damage and has an appropriate cosmetic appearance.
Your responsibilities will require you to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the marine woodwork assembly activities undertaken and to report any problems with the assembly activities, tools, adhesives or equipment used that you cannot personally resolve, or are outside your permitted authority, to the relevant people. You will be expected to work to instructions, with a minimum of supervision, taking personal responsibility for your own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that you carry out.
Your underpinning knowledge will be sufficient to provide a sound basis for your work and will provide an informed approach to the assembly of marine woodwork components. You will understand the function of the items being assembled and will know about the assembly techniques, components, equipment, relevant materials, adhesives and fastening devices, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities, correcting or reporting faults and ensuring that the finished assembly is to the required specification.
You will understand the safety precautions required when carrying out the assembly operations, especially those involved in the use of adhesives. You will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout and will understand the responsibility you owe to yourself and others in the workplace.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines
- follow the relevant instructions, assembly drawings and any other specifications
- ensure that the specified components are available and that they are in a usable condition
assemble the components in their correct positions using the appropriate methods and techniques
secure the components using the specified connectors and securing devices
produce assemblies which meet relevant quality and accuracy standards
check the completed assembly to ensure that all operations have been completed and the finished assembly meets the required specification
- deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be solved
- complete relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- the specific safety precautions to be taken whilst carrying out the marine woodwork assembly activities (including any specific legislation, regulations or codes of practice relating to the activities, equipment or materials)
- the health and safety requirements of the work area in which you are carrying out the woodwork assembly activities and the responsibility they place on you
- the personal protective equipment and clothing (PPE) to be worn during the woodwork assembly activities and where it can be obtained
- the hazards associated with producing wood and composite assemblies, and how they can be minimised
- how to obtain the necessary job instructions, assembly drawings and specifications that are used during the assembly activities and how to interpret the information they contain
- how to identify the components to be used and component identification systems (such as codes and component orientation indicators, left and right handing)
- preparations to be undertaken on the components prior to fitting them into the assembly
- the assembly methods and procedures to be used and the importance of adhering to these procedures
- the importance of assembling components in the correct order
- how to mark out the necessary datum lines for the assembly operations
- how the components are to be aligned, oriented and positioned, prior to securing them and the tools and equipment that are used for this
- why some types of assembly require the use of jigs and gauges to aid the assembly
- the various mechanical fasteners that will be used to secure the components and their method of installation (including pins, nails, screws and special securing devices)
- the application of adhesives within the assembly activities and the precautions that must be taken when working with them
- how to conduct any necessary checks to ensure the accuracy and quality of the assembly produced
- recognising defects, blemishes, poor alignment, ineffective fasteners and damaged components within the assembly
- how defects and variations should be dealt with and the factors that determine the actions to be taken (including the relative costs of reworking or discarding the defective item)
- how to check that the assembly tools and equipment to be used are in a safe, tested and serviceable condition
- why it is important to keep the tools and equipment clean and free from damage, to practice good housekeeping of tools and equipment and to maintain a clean and unobstructed working area
- why tool/equipment control is critical and what to do if a tool or piece of equipment is unaccounted for on completion of the activities
- the standards to be attained and the company/customer quality control procedures
- the recording documentation to be completed for the assembly activities undertaken and where appropriate, the importance of marking and identifying specific pieces of work in relation to the documentation
- the extent of your own responsibility and whom you should report to if you have problems that you cannot resolve
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Carry out all of the following during the marine woodwork assembly activities:
- obtain and use the correct issue of documents and specifications
- comply with relevant COSHH sheets and risk assessment standards
- check that all tools and equipment are in a safe and usable condition
- obtain all the required components and securing devices for the assembly
- use recognised and approved assembly techniques and procedures
- produce assemblies which comply with the specification
- leave the work area in a safe and tidy condition
Produce marine woodwork assemblies, including two of the following:
- bunks
- navigational and helm consoles
- furniture units with drawers
- top boxes
- furniture units without drawers and doors
- furniture units with doors
Apply all of the following assembly methods and techniques, as appropriate for the assemblies being produced:
- ensuring that correct and undamaged components are used
- ensuring that the correct `hand' of component is used at the appropriate position (left or right handed)
- ensuring the correct orientation, position and alignment of components
- using cramps to hold the components during the assembly activities
- securing components using mechanical fasteners (pins, screws, nails, special fasteners)
- securing components using prepared joints
- securing components using adhesives
- fitting of accessories (such as hinges, locks, handles, catches)
Carry out quality and accuracy checks, which include all of the following:
- dimensions
- position
- material type and quality
- flatness
- profile
- distortion/straightness
- squareness
- fit
- finish
- alignment
- orientation
- completeness
- function
Produce marine woodwork assemblies which meet all of the following quality and accuracy requirements:
- dimensionally accurate is within specification tolerances
- freedom from material defects
- interlocking components (joints) are secure
- doors and drawers are correctly aligned and open freely (where applicable)
- have an appropriate surface texture
- meet the drawing or specification requirements
- meet company and customer requirements
Complete the relevant paperwork, to include one from the following and pass it to the appropriate people:
- job cards
- quality/acceptance documentation
- work authorisation documents
- other specific reporting method
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
You will be able to apply the appropriate behaviours required in the workplace to meet the job profile and overall company objectives, such as:
- strong work ethic
- positive attitude
- team player
- dependability
- responsibility
- honesty
- integrity
- motivation
- commitment