This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment. Please refer to the hyperlink for clarity - https://www.citb.co.uk/qualifications-standards/qualification-framework/
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Three of the following cutting machines endorsements required :
Saw – three from: circular, chop, mitre, bench or table, jig, reciprocating, oscillating
Drill
Planer
Biscuit jointer
Disc cutter
Morticer.
PLUS
Two of the following shaping machines:
Thicknesser
Sander (orbital, belt, disc)
Router
Laminate trimmer
Planer.