Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to select leather hides, lay out patterns and cut out leather by hand to the required shape or pattern. |
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, patterns and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify required colour and quality of materials, number of items to be cut and tools and equipment required 1.2. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 1.3. Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants 1.4. Pattern pieces are identified to match shapes to final wear characteristics of the furnishing component 1.5. Suitable scissors and/or blades are selected for the leather to be cut 1.6. Scissors and any other tools and equipment are checked prior to use for appropriate sharpness, operation and safe condition 1.7. Hide is selected, spread out and inspected to identify flaws and harder and softer wearing parts 1.8. Direction of natural markings and finished side of the leather are identified |
2. Lay out pattern |
2.1. Patterns are laid out following workplace procedures and instructions using low wear parts of the hide on the less heavily used furniture components 2.2. Patterns are laid out to maximise use of the hide for the furniture design 2.3. Any registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required pattern components are marked 2.4. Any required measurements are made and appropriate adjustments made |
3. Cut leather |
3.1. Required cutting operations are completed with cut out leather components identified in accordance with work instructions and procedures 3.2. Cut work is inspected, any faults identified and appropriate action taken in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure cut pieces meet the required quality standards 3.3. The performance of the cutting equipment is regularly checked for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from the inspection of cut pieces 3.4. Where required, cut out components are wrapped using appropriate protective covers and care label information is attached |
4. Complete work |
4.1. Unused materials are stored as required 4.2. Cut components are folded, protected and despatched to next process following workplace procedures 4.3. Work area is cleaned and damaged tools tagged as required 4.4. Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/reuse as required |
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 scissors and cutting blades, leather, patterns, 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 scope |
This unit addresses the selection, laying out and cutting of leather hides into components for upholstered furniture |
Unit context |
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Leather hide |
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Tools and equipment may include , but are not limited to : |
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Materials |
Leather hides of upholstery quality, patterns |
Personal protective equipment : |
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures. It may include:
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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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