Assisting in the assembly of wooden furniture/outfitting units for yachts and boats
Overview
This standard identifies the competences you need to assist in the assembly of wooden furniture/outfitting units for yachts or boats, 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 and other similar outfitting units. You will be expected to use the appropriate tools and equipment, based on the operations to be performed and the types of component to be assembled. 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 that 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 assembly activities undertaken and to report any problems with the activities that you cannot personally resolve, or are outside your permitted authority, to the relevant people. You will be expected to work with either a high level of supervision or as a member of a team. You will take personal responsibility for your own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that you carry out. Where team working is involved you must demonstrate a significant personal contribution during the team activities in order to satisfy the requirements of the standard and competency in all the areas required by the standard must be demonstrated.
Your underpinning knowledge will be sufficient to provide a sound basis for your work and will provide an informed approach to the assembly of yacht or boat wooden furniture/outfitting units. You will have an understanding of the basic knowledge behind the equipment being assembled and its application, 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 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:
| 1. work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines 2. follow the relevant instructions, assembly drawings and any other specifications 3. ensure that the specified components are available and that they are in a usable condition 4. assist in the assembly of the components in their correct positions using appropriate methods and techniques 5. secure the components using the specified connectors and securing devices 6. check the completed assembly to ensure that all operations have been completed and the finished assembly meets the required specification 7. deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be solved |
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- the specific safety precautions to be taken whilst assisting in the 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
- the hazards associated with producing wood and manufactured board assemblies and how they can be minimised
- how to obtain the necessary job instructions required for the work being carried out
- how to identify the components to be used, 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 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 (such as 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 to check that the assembly tools and equipment to be used are in a safe 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 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 assembly of the yacht or boat wooden furniture/outfitting units:
- ensure you have the necessary information to assist in the assembly activities (such as job instructions or drawings)
- adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations
- maintain safe access and working arrangements for the work area
- use approved assembly techniques and procedures at all times
- produce assemblies which comply with the specification
- return all tools, and equipment to the correct location on completion of the activities
- leave the work area in a safe and tidy condition
Assist in the production of four of the following yacht or boat furniture/outfitting assemblies:
- bunks
- navigational consoles
- doors and door frames
- top boxes
- ladders
- furniture /units with drawers
- bulkheads
- steps
- furniture units with doors
- helm consoles
- furniture units without drawers and doors
- other specific assemblies
Carry out all of the following during the assembly activities:
- check that all components are free from damage before assembling them
- use the correct `hand' of component at the appropriate position (left or right handed)
- ensure the correct orientation, position and alignment of the components
- use cramps and clamps to hold the components during the assembly activities
- secure the components using mechanical fasteners (such as pins, screws, nails, special fasteners)
- secure components using prepared joints
- secure components using adhesives
- fit all required accessories (such as hinges, locks, handles, catches)
Assist in producing yacht or boat wooden furniture/outfitting assemblies which meet all of the following:
- dimensionally and geometrically accurate within specification tolerances
- free from defects (such as damage, excess adhesive)
- interlocking components (joints) are secure
- doors and drawers are correctly aligned and open freely (where applicable)
- meet the drawing or specification requirements
- meet company and customer requirements
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