Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for work

1.1

Specifications concerning design, fabrics, accessories and finish are confirmed with designer/customer/client, as required

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.3

Materials, 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

Furniture frames/foundations are checked for quality of construction, contaminants and appropriateness to specifications, and modified and/or repaired in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

Material panels are checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency

1.8

Trims are selected and checked to in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency

2

Fit and apply material

2.1

Work pieces are laid out in sequence according to specifications, construction process and workplace procedures

2.2

Fabrics are applied to furniture in accordance with enterprise and industry standards

2.3

Decorative features are applied to the materials, as required

2.4

Material is secured to the foundation using appropriate fixing processes

2.5

Finish of applied material is checked against quality standards

3

Fit and apply trim and decorative features

3.1

Trims and decorative finishes are applied consistent with specifications and workplace procedures

3.2

Trims and decorative finishes are checked against quality standards and modified and/or repaired, as required

3.3

Final adjustment are made, as required, to ensure finish meets required quality standards

4

Complete work

4.1

Finished product is packaged, protected and stored in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2

Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with procedures

4.3

Waste and scrap are collected for disposal/recycling in accordance with workplace procedures

4.4

Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceability and stored in accordance with workplace procedures

4.5

Equipment is maintained and work area is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures

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.

Unit context includes: 

• WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent
• work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
• work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

Final cover materials include: 

• plain and patterned fabrics
• vinyl and velvet

Decorative techniques include: 

• pleating
• fluting
• stab and deep buttoning (bun
• diamond and elongated)

Tools and equipment include: 

• sewing machine
• scissors
• staple gun
• hammer
• tack hammer
• glue gun
• regulator
• buttoning needles and spring wire bender

Sewing machines include: 

• overlocking machine
• twin needle machine

Other materials include: 

• piping
• cords
• buttons
• pleats
• glues
• staples
• buttons
• tacks
• tingles
• antique nails

Fabric application requirements include: 

• ensuring that patterns, naps, sheens, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are positioned appropriate to the design
• the smooth and consistent finish of the fabric over the furniture foundation
• weaving lines are straight and square to each other

Personal protective equipment includes: 

• that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices:

• safety glasses/goggle
• hair nets
• ear muffs/plugs
• gloves
• footwear and protective clothing

Information and procedures include: 

• workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment
• work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
• workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
• manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
• customer/client requirements