MSFUP3012 Apply marine sewing and installation techniques

Release: 1

MSFUP3012 Apply marine sewing and installation techniques

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency covers using marine sewing techniques in the completion of upholstery products/items used in marine applications, such as covers, and fitting the required attachments and fixing devices.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Competency Field

Unit Sector

Upholstery

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Prepare for work	1.1	Job requirements are identified from work instructions
1.2	Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
1.3	Machines, attachments, materials, work method and sequence are determined
1.4	Equipment, including any supplementary equipment, is identified and checked for safe operation, components and controls
1.5	Materials are identified and inspected and problems, including any materials or part-constructed products which do not meet the job order requirements, are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
1.6	Work pieces are laid out in sequence in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures
2	Conduct sewing operation	2.1	Sewing machine, including attachments, as required, set-up requirements and adjustments are observed in accordance with workplace procedures
2.2	Appropriate thread type and size is fitted to machine
2.3	Machine is operated to maintain required product quality and outputs
2.4	Reinforcing/protective measures, fittings/attachments and fixing devices are attached in accordance with workplace procedures
2.5	Finished products, including covers, are inspected for quality with unacceptable items being reprocessed in accordance with workplace instructions
3	Complete work	3.1	Unused materials are stored, as required
3.2	Workplace required documentation, including stock usage, is completed and processed following workplace procedures
3.3	Work area is cleaned and damaged tools and equipment tagged, as required
3.4	Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/reuse as required by workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.

Range of Conditions

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
Fittings/attachments and fixing devices include:	clips press studs buckles eyelets shackles zips reinforcing patches straps
Job requirements include:	required materials threads additional work features shape and special requirements for the item any required workplace documentation to be competed
Machines include:	overlocker flat bed twin needle and walking foot
Tools and equipment include:	measuring tape scissors cutting blades knives and thread
Materials include:	canvas sail materials leather foam-backed vinyl and upholstery fabrics
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

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFUP3012B Apply marine sewing and installation techniques.

Links

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