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LMFUP2003B
Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit covers the competency to apply contemporary upholstery foundations to upholstered furniture.

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Prerequisites

Nil


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

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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

Operate equipment associated with the preparation and application of furniture foundations

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

As a minimum, using contemporary foundation items (such as interlaced elastic webbing, no-sag springs and foam), assemble contemporary foundations for three items of furniture, one being a chair, requiring seat, back and arms

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications

Furniture frames and contemporary fittings such as webbing stock, no-sag springs, padding materials, tools and equipment, work order and procedures.

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 may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency which form a part of the job role.

Context of assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to hand and power tools, work orders, maintenance systems and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with work supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the work area 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 and estimate material requirements

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate problems, avoid re-working and wastage

use workplace technology related to the application of contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture

Required knowledge

workflow in relation to furniture production

features of range of contemporary foundation types and fittings

materials used in the application of contemporary foundations

identification of equipment, processes and procedures

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

Contemporary foundations are applied to contemporary upholstered furniture. Normally this is part of a production process and includes mass-produced items.

Contemporary foundations may include but are not limited to:

elastic webbing

nylon webbing

no-sag springs

conical springs

pulma flex

plastic and styrene edging

foam and polyester fibre

Unit context

OHS requirements include legislation, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes and safe operating procedures

Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the application of upholstered components to furniture items

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:

scissors

upholstery hammer

nail gun

staple gun

pincers

long-nose pliers and tape measures

Materials to be applied may include, but are not limited to:

elastic webbing

nylon webbing

coil springs

spiral springs

no-sag springs

pulma flex

plastic and styrene edging

foam

hessian and polyester fibre

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices for overhead lifting. It may include:

safety glasses/goggle

hair nets

ear muffs/plugs

gloves

footwear and protective clothing

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools

Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work order or instructions are used to confirm type of contemporary furniture foundations to be applied 
Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 
Attaching methods are identified and fitting sequence is determined 
Suitable work area is selected and prepared 
Tools and hardware for the application of the foundation are selected and checked for safe operation 
Contemporary foundation components are selected as required 
Mounting points are measured and marked on the frame, as required 
Contemporary foundation is positioned and appropriate fasteners are used to secure it to the item 
The applied foundation is inspected for fit, finish and quality with those requiring reworking/refitting being tagged for further reprocessing or recycling/disposal in accordance with workplace practices 
Process is monitored and conditions which may affect quality standards are noted 
Variations to normal activities are reported in accordance with workplace procedures 
Authorised changes in standard operating procedures and work order or instructions are implemented 
Workplace documentation, including stock usage, is completed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures 
Waste and scrap are removed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored in accordance with workplace procedures 
Equipment is maintained and work area is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures 

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