Construct a Timber Product

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
R/505/1358
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know tools required to construct a timber product.

Select tools

  • tenon saw
  • square
  • tape measure
  • pencil
  • chisel
  • mallet

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Select appropriate tools for constructing a timber product.
2

Be able to select and prepare materials needed to construct the product.

Select timber

  • free from defects
  • softwoods
  • measure and mark
  • cut to length

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Select suitable timber to construct the product.
  • 2.2
    Cut timber to length as instructed.
3

Be able to identify and measure timber components.

Read brief and mark out timber

  • face and face edge
  • mark out joint

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Use a given brief to identify necessary components.
  • 3.2
    Mark out timber as instructed.
4

Be able to prepare joints.

Form joints

  • cut joints
  • dry fit
  • adjust

                 -  butt joint

                 -  lap joint

                 -  rabbet joint

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Prepare a selection of joints as instructed.
5

Be able to fit joints together.

Prepare joints

  • cut and clean joints
  • check tolerances
  • check twist
  • check square

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Fit joints to the following tolerances
    a) gaps not exceeding 1mm
    b) twist not exceeding 2mm
    c) square within 2mm.
6

Be able to assemble the product.

Assemble joints to product

  • apply adhesive
  • cramp up
  • screw up
  • clean joint

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    Apply adhesive.
  • 6.2
    Construct the product.
  • 6.3
    Square and cramp up.
  • 6.4
    Screw up joints.
  • 6.5
    Clean off waste.
7

Be able to clean up the product using a plane.

Form joints

  • plane up faces

Assessment Criteria

  • 7.1
    Plane faces flush.
8

Be able to work safely and efficiently.

Working safely

  • use safe practices
  • clean tools
  • correct storage
  • safe disposal of waste

Assessment Criteria

  • 8.1
    Construct products in line with safe working practices.
  • 8.2
    Clean and store tools in line with safe craft practice.
  • 8.3
    During and following completion of task
    a) clean work area so that it is free from debris
    b) dispose of/recycle waste as appropriate.