Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Changes to code, application, elements, performance criteria, assessment requirements. Foundation skills added. Range of conditions removed. Assessment requirements changed.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to construct upholstery foundations using modern methods. Workers with this competency complete routine tasks in the upholstery sector.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Competency Field
Upholstery
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare for task |
1.1 Determine task requirements from work documentation 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety procedures 1.3 Identify attaching methods and determine fitting sequence to meet task requirements 1.4 Select and prepare work area to meet task requirements 1.5 Select tools and hardware to meet task requirements and check they are safe and functional 1.6 Select required foundation components |
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2. Attach foundation |
2.1 Measure required mounting points and mark on frame 2.2 Position contemporary foundation and use appropriate fasteners to secure it to item 2.3 Inspect foundation for fit, finish and quality, and tag those requiring reworking or refitting for further reprocessing or recycling or disposal in accordance with workplace procedures 2.4 Monitor process and note conditions that may affect quality standards in accordance with workplace procedures 2.5 Report variations to normal activities in accordance with workplace procedures 2.6 Implement authorised changes to standard operating and procedures and task requirements in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3. Complete task |
3.1 Check, clean and store equipment and any unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures 3.2 Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults and inform appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3 Clean work area, safely dispose of waste and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards 3.4 Complete required workplace records in accordance with workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
- Reading skills to interpret familiar workplace procedures and work documentation
- Writing skills to communicate information in familiar workplace documents
- Numeracy skills to measure and calculate area and estimate material requirements.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTUP2003 Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet – - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
