This unit covers the competency to assemble specified mattresses, including the planning of work, selection of fabrics and components and the assembly of the components
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This unit contains employability skills.
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Critical aspects of evidence | Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to: minimise the risk of injury to self and others prevent damage to goods, equipment and products maintain required production output and product quality Identify and select materials used and any special handling requirements for those materials Assemble mattress components to construct at least the following: one pillow top mattress one standard sprung mattress Work effectively with others Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment |
Resource implications | Appropriate equipment and tools, plain and patterned fabrics, padding materials, spring units, fixing materials and tools, work order, workplace information, including work procedures and equipment instructions. |
Method of assessment | Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts. Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge. Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency. |
Context of assessment | Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines. |
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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Required skills |
collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, assembly plans, and safety procedures communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate other material requirements use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate assembly problems, avoid re-working and wastage use the limited workplace technology related to the assembly, including tools, equipment, materials and measuring devices |
Required knowledge |
work requirements, including workplace standards fabric types and characteristics, common faults and inspection procedures padding/underlay materials and spring units risks to health from repetitive actions and prevention strategies design features of the finished furnishing items |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Unit scope | This unit covers work involving the assembly of components to produce mattresses |
Materials and components may include but are not limited to: | spring units plain and patterned fabric padding materials foam |
Unit context | Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OHS legislation, environmental legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the assembly of mattress components Work may be performed in workplaces which are involved in the manufacture or restoration of mattresses and base units |
Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to: | glues staples buttons scissors measuring and marking equipment staple lifters pliers trimming knife needles spring benders clip guns staple guns glue guns long tom foam cutter fabric cutter sewing machines |
Personal protective equipment | Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures | Workplace procedures relating to the use and operations of tools Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
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| Specifications concerning design, fabrics and finish are confirmed with designer/client, as required | |||
| Workplace health and safety requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work | |||
| Suitable work area is selected, tidied and cleaned of any contaminants | |||
| Appropriate equipment and tools are selected and checked for the required fitting and assembly process | |||
| Fabric panels are checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency | |||
| Grade of foam is selected and checked in accordance with work order | |||
| Appropriate padding and springs are selected and checked | |||
| Work pieces are laid out in sequence according to specifications, construction process and workplace procedures | |||
| Padding and underlay materials are attached to spring unit using appropriate enterprise techniques and equipment | |||
| Covering fabrics are applied to mattress ensuring: | |||
| Patterns, naps, sheens, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are positioned appropriate to the design | |||
| Fabric finish over the spring unit is smooth and consistent | |||
| Weaving lines are straight | |||
| Finish of applied fabric is checked against quality standards | |||
| Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace OHS procedures | |||
| Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures | |||
| Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
| Equipment and work area clean-up is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures |
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