Modification History
Revised unit
Unit updated and equivalent to PRMCC17A Identify upholstery fibre and construction
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to correctly identify upholstery fibre and construction. The unit requires the ability to identify upholstery construction, including the backing materials used, classify the upholstery fibre and assess the furniture construction.
Correct identification of these elements is an essential activity prior to undertaking any cleaning, maintenance or restorative work on fabric type upholstery. The application of this unit requires attainment of a wide range of underpinning knowledge, as well as completion of a number of basic testing procedures.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports employees without managerial or supervisory responsibilities. Performance would usually be carried out under routine supervision and within company guidelines.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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
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Identify upholstery construction |
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Upholstery is assessed to determine yarn type and fibre form , and work order is reviewed according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements . |
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Weave type and texture style are determined by observation and tactile methods according to company requirements. |
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Classify upholstery fibre. |
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Upholstery fibre sample is obtained from inside a cushion or other source and testing is performed to identify fibre according to manufacturer specifications, company and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements . |
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Fibre is inspected according to company requirements to determine probable dye methods used during manufacture. |
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Pre-existing conditions are identified and reported to the appropriate person according to work order and company requirements. |
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Inspect furniture construction |
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Backing materials and cushion filling are identified by opening cushioning where possible or inspecting behind buttons according to work order and company requirements. |
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Filling material in piping is inspected and classified according to manufacturer specifications, work order and company requirements. |
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
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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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed by observing demonstrations of identifying fibre and construction of at least two different types of upholstery. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit. In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and must comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements. Resource implications for assessment include access to:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function. |
Range Statement
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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Yarn type may include: |
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Fibre form may include: |
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Work order information may include: |
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Manufacturer specifications may include: |
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Company requirements may include: |
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Weave type may include: |
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Texture style may include: |
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Fibre may include: |
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Testing may include: |
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Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements may relate to: |
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Dye methods may include: |
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Pre-existing conditions may include: |
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Appropriate persons may include: |
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Backing materials may include: |
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Cushion filling may include: |
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Piping material may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Carpet cleaning
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.