Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to fit upholstery components to assemble upholstered furniture. |
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 component application |
1.1. Work instructions are used determine job requirements including design variations, tolerances, process, materials, finish, and quality 1.2. Components to be fitted are identified 1.3. Fitting sequence is determined 1.4. Procedures are determined for checking the quality at each stage of the process 1.5. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 1.6. Fixing devices are selected in line with work instructions and the type of materials to be used 1.7. Suitable work area is selected for the task 1.8. Components, materials, fittings and attachments are collected 1.9. Tools and equipment suitable to the applicable fitting methods are selected and checked for safe operation |
2. Fitting of components |
2.1. Components are laid out and attached using appropriate fastenings 2.2. Hand and power tools and equipment are used as required 2.3. Attached components are checked for compliance with specifications 2.4. Products which do not meet quality specifications are repaired or tagged for further processing or recycling/disposal in accordance with workplace practices 2.5. Finished products are organised and stored in holding area to enterprise requirements |
3. Complete work |
3.1. Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures 3.2. Waste and scraps are removed in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3. Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4. Equipment is maintained and work area 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 |
Access to work instruction/job sheets, hand and/or power tools, equipment, materials, basic machinery and work areas. |
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 |
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Unit context |
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Tools and equipment are to include : |
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Tools and equipment may include : |
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Materials to be used may include but are not limited to : |
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Component checking |
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Storage area organisation |
Storage area organisation is to ensure that there is no obstruction to traffic, products are not damaged in storage, incompatible items are not stored together and products are arranged to match the sequence of work |
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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