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 traditional upholstery foundations. Upholstery workers with this competency work in accordance with established procedures, using some discretion, judgement and problem-solving to identify and resolve potential issues. They recognise dependencies and use cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity.
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. Plan task |
1.1 Determine task requirements, including confirming type of traditional furniture foundations to be applied, from work documentation 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements 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 traditional foundation components to meet task requirements |
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2. Prepare and attach traditional foundation |
2.1 Measure required mounting points and mark on frame 2.2 Position traditional foundation and use appropriate fasteners to secure to item 2.3 Inspect applied foundation for fit, finish and quality, and tag those that require rework, recycling or disposal in accordance with workplace procedures 2.4 Monitor process and note conditions that affect quality standards 2.5 Report variations to normal activities in accordance with workplace procedures 2.6 Implement authorised changes to standard operating 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 3.4 Complete required workplace records, including stock usage, 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 lengths and areas 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 MSFUP3001 Apply traditional 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
