technical drawings
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
digital
Furniture assemblers place together all parts of furniture and auxiliary items such as furniture legs and cushions. They may also fit springs or special mechanisms. Furniture assemblers follow instructions or blueprints to assemble the furniture, and use hand tools and power tools.
Competences and skills
32 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competenceEssential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencememorise assembly instructions
Store instruction information such as the different procedures to assemble the different parts of furniture for later retrieval.
Sector-specific
2 competencesoperate drilling equipment
Operate a range of drilling equipment, pneumatic as well as electrical and mechanical. Tend drilling equipment, monitor and operate it, according to regulations. Safely and efficiently drill holes using the correct equipment, settings, and drill bits.
tend boring machine
Tend a boring machine, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
Cross-sector
10 competencesalign components
Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.
apply a protective layer
Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.
assemble prefabricated furniture
Assemble parts of prefabricated furniture, in order to bring it to its initial form.
clean wood surface
Use a variety of techniques on a wood surface to ensure it is free of dust, sawdust, grease, stains, and other contaminants.
create furniture frames
Construct a strong frame out of materials such as wood, metal, plastic, laminated boards, or a combination of the materials for furniture.
create smooth wood surface
Shave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.
ensure conformity to specifications
Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.
follow written instructions
Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.
join wood elements
Bind wooden materials together using a variety of techniques and materials. Determine the optimal technique to join the elements, like stapling, nail, gluing or screwing. Determine the correct work order and make the joint.
use power tools
Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesfurniture industry
Companies and activities involved in the design, manufacture, distribution and sale of functional and decorative objects of household equipment.
furniture trends
The latest trends and manfacturers in the furniture industry.
Cross-sector
2 competencesfurniture wood types
Types of wood used in the manufacturing of wooden furniture and their characteristics.
sanding techniques
The various sanding techniques (such as gang sanding), as well as the different sanding papers necessary for which surface.
Optional skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencessell furniture
Sell pieces of furniture in accordance to the client's personal preferences and needs.
sell household goods
Sell household devices and goods such as microwaves, blenders and kitchen supplies in accordance to the client's personal preferences and needs.
Cross-sector
12 competencesclean furniture
Remove dirt, marks and other unwanted material from furniture.
fix minor scratches
Fix minor dents and scratches on the surface with touch-up paint or scratch remover.
keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
manipulate glass
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.
manipulate metal
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of metal.
manipulate plastic
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.
manipulate wood
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.
prepare furniture for application of paint
Set up furniture for standard or custom paint job, protect any parts that should not be painted and prepare painting equipment.
read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
repair furniture frames
Repair dents, cracks or holes and replace broken parts of furniture frames.
repair furniture parts
Repair locks, pegs, braces, frames or other parts of furniture.
sand wood
Use sanding machines or hand tools to remove paint or other substances from the surface of the wood, or to smoothen and finish the wood.