Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers cutting, preparing and assembling timber components, attaching padding, fabric and trims to pelmets and where necessary, packaging, labelling and storing products.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Soft Furnishing
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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1 |
Identify pelmet and padding materials to be used |
1.1 |
Type of pelmet to be padded is identified |
1.2 |
Components of the pelmet requiring padding and specifications for the work are identified from work instructions |
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1.3 |
Quality and quantity requirements are identified |
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2 |
Prepare for work |
2.1 |
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work |
2.2 |
Required tools and materials to complete the work are sourced, collected and checked for suitability |
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2.3 |
Fixing devices or adhesives are selected in accordance with specifications or type of padding and headboard |
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2.4 |
Required personal protection equipment is located |
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2.5 |
Work is planned to conform to quality requirements, minimise time, and economically use materials |
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2.6 |
Procedures are identified for checking the quality of the work |
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3 |
Cut timber and pad pelmet |
3.1 |
Timber components are measured and cut to required specifications |
3.2 |
Padding and other materials are laid out, and components are assembled and attached using appropriate fastenings, tools and equipment |
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3.3 |
Tools and equipment are operated in compliance with workplace procedures and WHS requirements |
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3.4 |
Work is monitored to ensure quality of product, including correct finish, operation of any moving parts, and number and fitting of fasteners/brackets |
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3.5 |
Problems occurring during work operations are identified and reported following workplace procedures |
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3.6 |
Waste quantities are minimised, and re-usable materials are collected and stored following workplace procedures |
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3.7 |
Routine maintenance of tools and equipment is carried out according to workplace and manufacturer instructions |
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3.8 |
Waste is removed and work area is cleaned following workplace procedures |
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4 |
Prepare pelmet for next process |
4.1 |
Completed pelmets are packaged following work requirements |
4.2 |
The package is secured, labelled and stored according to workplace procedures |
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4.3 |
Appropriate documentation is completed |
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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Tools and equipment include: |
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Materials to be used include: |
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Padding 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 LMFSF2009B Construct padded pelmets.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73