Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers sewing upholstery final cover materials using simple sewing machines and techniques.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Upholstery
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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Prepare for work |
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Job requirements are identified from work instructions |
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Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed |
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1.3 |
Machines, materials, work method and sequence are determined |
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Equipment, including any supplementary equipment, is identified and checked for safe operation, components and controls |
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Materials are identified and inspected and problems, including any materials or part constructed products which do not meet the job order requirements, are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures |
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1.6 |
Work pieces are laid out in sequence in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures |
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Control sewing operation |
2.1 |
Sewing machine, including attachments, is set up and adjusted for the work requirements |
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2.2 |
Machine is operated to maintain required product quality and outputs |
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Finished products are checked for required quality, repaired, and moved to the next process |
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Complete work |
3.1 |
Completed work is directed to the next operation in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3.2 |
Documentation, including production and/or stock records and/or packing slips, are completed in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3.3 |
Material which is able to be re-used is collected and stored, and waste and scrap are removed in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3.4 |
Equipment is maintained and work area is cleaned following workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range of Conditions
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
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Unit context includes: |
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Basic sewing includes: |
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Job requirements include: |
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Machines include: |
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Sewing machine set-up and adjustments include: |
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Materials include: |
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Personal protective equipment includes: |
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Information and procedures include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFUP2004B Machine sew upholstery final cover materials (basic).
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73