CURRICULUM of COMPETENCY UNIT (CoCU)

Sub Sector FURNITURE

Job Area FURNITURE PRODUCTION OPERATION
Competency Unit Title FURNITURE PRODUCTION JIGS AND FIXTURES FABRICATION

The person who is competent in this CU shall be able to produce jigs & fixtures that will be used in furniture
making in accordance with work order, product specifications, and product drawing and sample. Upon
completion of this CU, trainees will be able to:-
Identify work requirements
Learning Outcome Identify jigs and fixtures requirement
Identify machine and equipment
Carry out jigs and fixtures making
Verify jigs and fixtures condition
Report jigs and fixtures preparation activities.
Training
Competency Unit ID Level 3 69 Hours Credit Hours
Duration
Attitude / Safety / Training Delivery Assessment
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills
Environmental Hours Mode Criteria

1. Identify work i. Work order content and 1 hour Lecture i. Furniture product
requirements. format. specifications
ii. Furniture product identified.
specifications, such as: ii. Product drawing
Types and sample
Size interpreted.
Materials
Finishing
iii. Product drawing.
iv. Product sample.

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i. Obtain work order. 3 hours Demonstration

ii. Interpret work order. &
iii. Determine furniture Observation
product specifications,
such as:
Types
Size
Materials
Finishing
iv. Interpret product
drawing and sample.
v. Trace product sample. Attitude:
i. Meticulous in
acquiring
information

2. Identify jigs and i. Product component. 2 hours Lecture i. Product

fixtures ii. Jig and fixtures usage component
requirement. and type: analysed
Component jig and according to work
fixtures order/product
Assembly jig and specifications.
fixtures ii. Jig and fixtures
iii. Jigs material, such as: specifications
Plywood analysed.
MDF
Nylon
Harder Density
Board such as
PTFE
(polytetrafluoroeth
ylene) board, and
phenolic board.

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iv. Machine that will be
used with the jigs and
fixtures, such as:
Single shaper
Double shaper
Floating head
router
Spindle moulder
CNC machine

i. Determine product 4 hours Demonstration

component according &
to work order/product Observation
specifications.
ii. Determine jig and
fixtures usage/type:
Component jig and
fixtures
Assembly jig and
fixtures
iii. Determine jigs
material, such as:
Plywood
MDF
Nylon
Harder Density
Board such as
PTFE
(polytetrafluoroeth
ylene) board, and
phenolic board.
iv. Determine machine
that will be used with

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the jigs and fixtures,
such as:
Single shaper
Double shaper
Floating head
router
Spindle moulder
CNC machine Attitude:
i. Handle materials
with care.

Safety:
i. Always adhere to
safety procedure.

3. Identify i. Types of machine and 2 hours Lecture i. Types of

machine and equipment according machine and
equipment. to jigs and fixtures equipment
specifications, such as: analysed
Band saw according to jigs
Jig saw and fixtures
Router specifications
Spindle moulder ii. Machine and
Template shaper equipment usage
Oscillating belt and operation
sander studied.
Bench drill
Radial arm saw
Table saw
Hand tools
ii. Machine and
equipment usage and
operation.

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Environmental Hours Mode Criteria

i. Determine machine 6 hours Demonstration

and equipment &
according to jigs and Observation
fixtures specifications,
such as:
Band saw
Jig saw
Router
Spindle moulder
Template shaper
Oscillating belt
sander
Bench drill
Radial arm saw
Table saw
Hand tools
ii. Interpret machine and
equipment usage as
per stated in the
manuals. Attitude:
i. Work place
condition safety
awareness.

Safety:
i. Always adhere to
safety procedure.

4. Carry out jigs i. Jigs and fixtures 8 hours Lecture i. Machine

and fixtures component, such as: conditions
making. F clamp checked and
Toggle clamp operated.

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G clamp ii. Jigs making
Sand paper carried out.
Rubber mat iii. Jigs and fixtures
Screw components
Bolt and nut assembled.
Nails
Adhesive
ii. Machine conditions
checking:
Safety
Performance
Setting
iii. Machine manual.
iv. Machine set up
confirmation.
v. Jigs making
procedure, method
and technique.
vi. Jigs and fixtures
components
assembling.

i. Determine jigs and 58 hours Demonstration

fixtures component, &
such as: Observation
F clamp
Toggle clamp
G clamp
Sand paper
Rubber mat
Screw
Bolt and nut
Nails

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Adhesive
ii. Check machine
conditions:
Safety
Performance
Setting
iii. Interpret machine
manual.
iv. Confirm machine set
up according to
requirements.
v. Operate machine
according to manual
and specifications to
produced jigs
components.
vi. Assemble jigs and
fixtures components.
Attitude:
i. Work place
condition safety
awareness.
ii. Minimise
wastage.

Safety:
i. Use appropriate
PPE.
ii. Perform safe
work practices.
iii. Ensure safe
working
conditions.

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Environmental:
i. Manage waste
properly.

5. Verify jigs and i. Jigs and fixtures 2 hours Lecture i. Jigs and fixtures
fixtures. conditions checking conditions
method and procedure. checked.
ii. Jigs and fixtures ii. Jigs and fixtures
testing method and tested.
procedure. iii. QC endorsement
iii. QC endorsement obtained.
procedure. iv. Jigs and fixtures
iv. Jigs and fixtures stored.
storage method and
procedure.
v. Jigs and fixtures
storage area.

i. Check jigs and fixtures 6 hours Demonstration

conditions. &
ii. Test jigs and fixtures. Observation
iii. Obtain QC
endorsement.
iv. Store jigs and fixtures
at designated
area/place.

Attitude:
i. Check jigs and
fixtures
thoroughly.
ii. Do not

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compromise with
quality issue.
iii. Honest with own
work result.

Safety:
i. Use appropriate
PPE.
ii. Perform safe
work practices.
iii. Ensure safe
working
conditions.

6. Report jigs and i. Jigs and fixtures 1 hour Lecture i. Jigs and fixtures
fixtures fabrication activities fabrication
fabrication confirmation activities
activities. procedure. confirmed
ii. Recording format according to work
(work order, checklist, order/product
QC forms, pallet label, specifications.
etc.) ii. Recording format
iii. Organisations completed.
reporting hierarchy. iii. Jigs and fixtures
fabrication
activities report
i. Confirm jigs and 3 hours Demonstration submitted.
fixtures fabrication &
activities according to Observation
work order/product
specifications.
ii. Complete recording
format (work order,
checklist, QC forms,

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pallet label, etc.)
iii. Determine
organisations
reporting hierarchy.
iv. Submit jigs and fixtures
fabrication activities
report.
Attitude:
i. Knowledgeable
and meticulous in
reporting jigs and
fixtures
fabrication
activities.

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Employability Skills

Core Abilities Social Skills

1. Communication skills
01.10 Apply a variety of mathematical techniques
01.11 Apply thinking skills and creativity 2. Conceptual skills
02.09 Prepare flowcharts 3. Interpersonal skills
02.10 Prepare reports and instructions 4. Learning skills
02.11 Convey information and ideas to people 5. Leadership skills
03.10 Provide consultation and counselling 6. Multitasking and prioritizing
03.11 Monitor and evaluate performance of human resources 7. Self-discipline
03.12 Provide coaching/on-the job training
8. Teamwork
03.13 Develop and maintain team harmony and resolve conflicts
03.14 Facilitate and coordinate teams and ideas
03.15 Liaise to achieve identified outcomes
03.16 Identify and assess client/customer needs
03.17 Identify staff training needs and facilitate access to training
04.06 Allocate work
04.07 Negotiate acceptance and support for objectives and strategies
05.01 Implement project/work plans
05.02 Inspect and monitor work done and/or in progress
06.07 Develop and maintain networks

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Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM)

ITEMS RATIO (TEM : Trainees)

1. Measuring tape 1:1

2. Vernier caliper 1:1
3. Calculator 1:1
4. L square 1:1
5. Steel ruler 1:1
6. Protractor 1:1
7. Marking gauge 1:1
8. Bevel 1:1
9. Solid wood As required
10. Wood panel As required
11. Railway curves 1:15
12. Band saw 1:25
13. Jig saw 1:25
14. Router 1:25
15. Spindle moulder
1:25
16. Template shaper
17. Oscillating belt sander 1:25
18. Bench drill 1:25
19. Radial arm saw 1:25
20. Table saw 1:25
21. Hand tools 1:1
22. Jigs material As required
23. Wax As required
24. Sand paper As required
25. Cardboard As required
26. Hardware and fittings As required
27. PPE As required

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References

REFERENCES

1. The Malaysian Grading Rules For Sawn Hardwood Timber 2009 Edition, Malaysia Timber Industry Board (MTIB)
2. Timber Trade Leaflets Published by Timber Technology Centre (TTC), FRIM
3. Albert Jackson, David Day (1995), Wood Worker Manual, Happer Collin Publisher, ISBN 0-00-411565-1
4. Hontoir Anthony (1992), Furniture Making a Manual Of Techniques, Marlborough, Wiltshire: The Crowood Press, ISBN : 1852238194
5. Marshall Chris (2004), Woodworking Tools & Techniques an Introduction To Basic Woodworking, Chanhassen, Minn.: Creative Pub., ISBN :
1589230965

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