Assessment Requirements for MSFUP2007 Use upholstery hand and power tools

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSFUP2007 Use upholstery hand and power tools

Modification History

Release 1. Changes to code, application, elements, performance criteria, assessment requirements. Foundation skills added. Range of conditions removed. Assessment requirements changed.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed all the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to:

choose appropriate hand tools and use safely on at least 2 separate occasions to complete upholstery projects, including at least 12 of the following:

adjustable spanner, sockets, or screwdriver

button press and cutters or stud press

cross pein, claw, or magnetic tack hammer

tin snips, side cutters, bolt cutters or pincers

drill

file, rasp, or rotating hole punch

hand ventilation setter

knife (retractable blade)

needle (bag) or regulator

spring bender or wire bender

pop rivet gun

ripping chisel

ruler, tape measure or nail punch

saw

seam stretcher

shears, scissors or foam slicer

soft tipped or white rubber mallet

staple remover or stuffing iron tack remover

vice or clamps

web pliers or web strainer

wood chisels

choose appropriate power tools and use safely on at least 2 separate occasions to complete upholstery tasks, including at least 6 of the following:

band, circular or drop saw

buttoning machine

drill, impact driver or drill press

electric iron, hot knife, or hot melt glue gun

electric/pneumatic foam cutter or fabric cutter

grinder

knife fabric cutter (circular or straight)

lacquer spray gun, silicone cartridge gun, or spray adhesive system

nail gun or staple gun

planer or sander.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

workplace procedures for work health and safety

general use, maintenance and safety requirements, including personal protective equipment (PPE), for hand and power tools used in upholstery.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

upholstery hand and power tools required for performance evidence

PPE

materials on which tools are used

ancillary holding equipment

power sources

workplace procedures.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet – - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73