NZQA registered unit standard
25557 version 2
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Title
Assemble and fit traditional drawers to a cabinet using wooden
runners
Level
3
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to
assemble and fit, and assemble and fit, traditional drawers to a
cabinet using wooden runners.
Classification
Furniture > Furniture Making
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
This unit standard may be assessed against on-job or off-job.
2
This unit standard does not cover fitting drawers using manufactured runners. These
skills and knowledge are covered in Unit 25556, Assemble and fit drawers to a
cabinet using manufactured runners.
3
Personal protective equipment, appropriate to job requirements, is to be selected and
used in accordance with worksite policies and procedures and manufacturer’s
instructions.
4
Definitions
Manufacturer’s instructions are instructions provided by manufacturers of
substances, equipment, and machinery used in furniture making. These instructions
may include details on safe and correct handling, use and storage of substances
and/or details on substance properties. Examples are labels on substance
containers, product data sheets, and operator’s manuals.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are documents containing information on toxic substances
used in the worksite. It is a requirement of the Environmental Risk Management
Authority that all worksites using toxic substances have an SDS.
Worksite policies and procedures refer to documented policies and to documented or
other directions provided to staff. These may include, but are not limited to, ways of
managing health and safety, environmental considerations, quality, and production,
and must conform to legislation. Examples include standard operating procedures,
company health and safety plans, on-site briefings, and supervisor’s instructions.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
25557 version 2
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Prepare to assemble and fit traditional drawers to a cabinet using wooden runners.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Job specifications are obtained and explained in accordance with worksite
policies and procedures.
Range
type of cabinet, number of drawers, size of drawers, drawer runner
size.
1.2
Equipment is selected in accordance with job specifications and confirmed as
being in safe working order in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
1.3
Drawer components are selected in accordance with job specifications.
1.4
Adhesive is selected in accordance with job specifications.
1.5
Safety considerations related to the use of selected adhesive are explained in
accordance with SDS.
Outcome 2
Assemble and fit traditional drawers to a cabinet using wooden runners.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Drawer components are checked for defects in accordance with job
specifications.
Range
physical defects, dimensional variations.
2.2
Wooden drawer runners are attached to the carcase ends in accordance with
job specifications.
2.3
Drawer sides are fitted to draw runners and checked for clearance.
2.4
Drawers are assembled in accordance with job specifications.
2.5
Drawers are fitted to give an even, parallel clearance in accordance with job
specifications.
Range
one of – hand planing, sanding.
2.6
Drawer stops are fitted in accordance with job specifications.
2.7
Machine and work area are made clean, clear, and safe in accordance with
worksite policies and procedures.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
Planned review date
25557 version 2
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31 December 2014
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
19 June 2009
31 December 2011
Revision
2
17 September 2010
N/A
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0173
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, or
an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can
report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading
to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Competenz info@competenz.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to
the content of this unit standard.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016