Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers fitting upholstery components ready to assemble upholstered furniture.
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 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 |
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1.3 |
Fitting sequence is determined |
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1.4 |
Procedures are determined for checking the quality at each stage of the process |
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1.5 |
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work |
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1.6 |
Fixing devices are selected in accordance with work instructions and the type of materials to be used |
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1.7 |
Suitable work area is selected for the task |
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1.8 |
Components, materials, fittings and attachments are collected |
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1.9 |
Tools and equipment suitable to the applicable fitting methods are selected and checked for safe operation |
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2 |
Fit components |
2.1 |
Components are laid out and attached using appropriate fastenings |
2.1 |
Hand and power tools and equipment are used, as required |
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2.3 |
Attached components are checked for compliance with specifications |
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2.4 |
Products which do not meet quality specifications are repaired or tagged for further processing or recycling/disposal in accordance with workplace practices |
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2.5 |
Finished products are organised and stored in holding area to enterprise requirements |
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3 |
Complete work |
3.1 |
Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures |
3.2 |
Waste and scrap are removed in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3.3 |
Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3.4 |
Equipment is maintained and work area cleaned in accordance with 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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Upholstery components include: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Materials include: |
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Component checking includes: |
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Storage area organisation includes: |
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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 LMFUP2002B Fit upholstery components.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73