Assessment Requirements for MSFUP3024 Cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSFUP3024 Cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture

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 the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to:

measure, mark out, cut and sew each of the following types of skirts, 2 of which must be lined and one of which must be fitted to a footstool or chair:

knife pleat skirt

box pleat skirt

mock box pleat skirt

inverted pleat skirt.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

work requirements, including workplace standards and inspection procedures, for fabricating skirts

workflows for fabricating skirts

material types and characteristics, common faults and inspection procedures, including:

fabric

calico

chalk

pattern/template material

design features of the finished furnishing items in relation to laying out the pattern and cutting the fabric

tools and equipment typically required to cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture, including:

measuring tape

cutting table

straight edges

skewers

scissors

flatbed walking foot and overlocker sewing machines

how to set up and adjust sewing machine features, including:

threading machine and winding bobbin

setting required tensions

selecting required machine settings

lubricating and adjusting the machine

testing operations for work order requirements

work health and safety requirements, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and manual handling procedures.

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:

work orders

items of furniture to which skirts are fitted

cutting tools, cutting table, fabric and sewing machines required for performance evidence

PPE

workplace procedures, manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

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