Complete standard cut-outs in work surfaces

URN: pross02
Business Sectors (Suites): Solid Surface Fabrication, Installation and Templating
Developed by: Proskills
Approved on: 2019

Overview

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to complete standard cut-outs in work surfaces for general appliances such as taps, hobs and sinks. This covers using a template, cutting out and finishing


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all

    times

    1. obtain specifications and requirements following standard

    operating procedures

    1. obtain equipment and materials required following standard

    operating procedures

    1. check equipment is set up correctly and in good working order

    following standard operating procedures and any manufacturer's

    instructions

    1. check materials required meet specifications and are free from

    faults

    1. use appropriate jigs and templates to measure and mark out cuts

    to be made to meet specifications

    1. select appropriate cutting tools following manufacturers'

    instructions

    1. cut surfaces accurately following company procedures and

    manufacturers' instructions following cutting lists


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. relevant health and safety responsibilities

    1. meaning of terms used in specifications

    2. how to check equipment is set up and is in good working order

    3. how to check materials and the common faults that can occur

    4. how to use jigs and templates to measure and mark out cuts to be

    made

    1. different cutting tools used and why

    2. how to cut surfaces accurately


Scope/range


Scope Performance


Scope Knowledge


Values


Behaviours


Skills


Glossary


Links To Other NOS


External Links


Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

2023

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Proskills

Original URN

pross02

Relevant Occupations

Furniture Makers and Other Craft Woodworkers

SOC Code

5442

Keywords

Solid; Surfaces; Cut outs; Work surfaces