Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to cut, sew and fit or fill loose and fitted cushions for 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. Plan work operations |
1.1. Specifications concerning design, fabrics, accessories and finish for the cushions 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. Fabrics, filling medium, 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. Material and filling medium is selected and checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency in accordance with workplace procedures |
2. Cut and sew cushion covers |
2.1. Material is laid out on cutting table and nap/pile, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of fabric are identified 2.2. Patterns are laid out using registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required fabric pattern, ensuring maximum use of the fabric 2.3. Fabric is cut and work inspected to ensure accuracy/tolerance in accordance with workplace procedures 2.4. Sewing machine set up requirements and adjustments are identified and followed 2.5. Machine maintains required product quality and output 2.6. Finished cushion covers are checked for required quality and reprocessed if required |
3. Fit and fill cushions |
3.1. Cushion covers are checked for fit and amount of filling determined for each application 3.2. Cushions are filled to the appropriate size using appropriate methods 3.3. Final sewing of cushion is performed in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4. Completed cushions are inspected for quality and fit with those not conforming to the requirement being reprocessed or disposed of in conformance with workplace practices |
4. Complete work |
4.1. Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with procedures 4.2. Waste and scrap are collected for disposal/recycling in accordance with workplace procedures 4.3. Machines and tools used are cleaned, inspected for serviceability and stored in accordance with workplace procedures 4.4. 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 |
Cutting table, material, filling medium, sewing machines, cushion filling machine, work order/furniture to be fitted, 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 together 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 requirement to cut, sew and fit or fill loose or fitted cushions for upholstered furniture |
Unit context |
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Tools and equipment may include , but are not limited to : |
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Sewing machines may include : |
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Sewing machine set up and adjustments include : |
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Materials may include : |
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Filling material may include , but is not limited to : |
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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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