Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to fit and apply materials as the final covering to upholstered furniture using decorative techniques. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for work |
1.1. Specifications concerning design, fabrics, accessories and finish are confirmed with designer/customer/client, as required 1.2. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 1.3. Materials, work method and sequence are determined 1.4. Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants 1.5. Appropriate equipment and tools are selected and checked for safe operation 1.6. Furniture frames/foundations are checked for quality of construction, contaminants and appropriateness to specifications, and modified and/or repaired in accordance with workplace procedures 1.7. Material panels are checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency 1.8. Trims are selected and checked to in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency |
2. Fit and apply material |
2.1. Work pieces are laid out in sequence according to specifications, construction process and workplace procedures 2.2. Fabrics are applied to furniture in accordance with enterprise and industry standards 2.3. Decorative features are applied to the materials, as required 2.4. Material is secured to the foundation, using appropriate fixing processes 2.5. Finish of applied material is checked against quality standards 2.6. Work pieces are laid out in sequence according to specifications and workplace procedures |
3. Fit and apply trim and decorative features |
3.1. Trims and decorative finishes are applied consistent with specifications and workplace procedures 3.2. Trims and decorative finishes are checked against quality standards and modified and or repaired, as required 3.3. Final adjustment are made, as required, to ensure finish meets required quality standards |
4. Complete work |
4.1. Finished product is packaged, protected and stored, in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2. Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with procedures 4.3. Waste and scrap are collected for disposal/recycling in accordance with workplace procedures 4.4. Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceability and stored in accordance with workplace procedures 4.5. Equipment is maintained and work area is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of evidence |
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Resource implications |
Appropriate tools and equipment, plain and patterned fabrics, trims, furniture frames and foundations, fixing materials and tools, work order, workplace information including work procedures and/or equipment instructions. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts. Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge. Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency which form a part of the job role. |
Context of assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Unit context |
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Legislative /regulatory requirements |
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements |
Final cover materials include but are not limited to : |
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Decorative techniques include , but are not limited to : |
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Tools and equipment may include , but are not limited to : |
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Sewing machines include but are not limited to : |
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Materials /fabrics to be machined may include but are not limited to : |
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Other materials may include : |
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Fabric application requirements |
Fabric applications are to ensure that patterns, naps, sheens, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are positioned appropriate to the design, the smooth and consistent finish of the fabric over the furniture foundation, and weaving lines are straight and square to each other. |
Personal protective equipment : |
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Information and procedures |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Upholstery |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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