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 fit and apply plain and patterned materials as the final covering to upholstered furniture using decorative techniques.
Upholstery workers with this competency work in accordance with established procedures, using 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. Prepare for task |
1.1 Determine task requirements including design, fabrics, accessories and finish from work documentation or spoken instructions 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety (WHS) requirements 1.3 Determine materials and work method and sequence 1.4 Select and prepare suitable work area and clear it of contaminants 1.5 Select equipment and tools to meet task requirements and check they are safe and functional 1.6 Check that furniture frames and foundations are free of contaminants and in suitable condition for task requirements, and perform required modifications or repairs in accordance with workplace procedures 1.7 Check material panels for quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency to meet task requirements 1.8 Select trims and check that they meet task requirements |
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2. Fit and apply material |
2.1 Lay out work pieces in sequence to meet task requirements 2.2 Apply materials to furniture in accordance with workplace procedures and industry standards 2.3 Apply decorative features to materials in accordance with task requirements 2.4 Secure materials to foundation using appropriate fixing processes 2.5 Check finish of applied material against task quality requirements |
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3. Fit and apply trim and decorative features |
3.1 Apply trims and decorative finishes in accordance with task requirements and workplace procedures 3.2 Check trims and decorative finishes against task and workplace quality requirements 3.3 Perform required modifications or repairs and make final adjustments to ensure finish meets task and workplace quality requirements |
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4. Complete task |
4.1 Package, protect and store finished product in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2 Check, clean and store equipment and any unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures 4.3 Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults and inform appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures 4.4 Clean work area, safely dispose of waste and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards 4.2 Complete required workplace records |
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 MSFUP3003 Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using decorative techniques.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet – - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
