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.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Identify job requirements, including product purpose, furniture style and upholstery foundations, from specifications, drawings, designs, project sheets or work instructions |
| 1.2 | Identify the workplace, health and safety (WHS) practices and procedures to be used |
2 | Determine materials required | 2.1 | Determine material requirements from specifications, project sheets or work instructions |
| 2.2 | Determine foam, foundation and frame requirements |
3 | Plan and prepare for work | 3.1 | Select and check tools, equipment and materials prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition |
| 3.2 | Select and check fabrics and foundations to match the job type |
| 3.3 | Select and check frame |
4 | Make simple upholstery product | 4.1 | Comply with work, health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
| 4.2 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with procedures |
| 4.3 | Prepare cutting list and cutting plan for all upholstery components |
| 4.4 | Check measurements and calculations for accuracy to ensure quality outcomes |
| 4.5 | Cut fabric and foam under supervision |
| 4.6 | Prepare frame and attach webbing, foam, polyester fibre and fabric using appropriate hand and power tools |
| 4.7 | Check finished item against quality requirements |
5 | Check work area and maintain equipment | 5.1 | Clean equipment and inspect for serviceable condition and store and report faulty and/or defective equipment in accordance with procedures |
| 5.2 | Store or dispose of materials according to procedures |
| 5.3 | Clean and maintain work area |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:
following work instructions, procedures and safe work practices
identifying and interpreting project sheets, specifications, drawings and other relevant information in making simple upholstery products
applying safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of PPE
selecting appropriate fabrics for the furniture item and appropriate foundations
using mathematical ideas and techniques to complete measurements, including calculating area and estimating material requirements
using tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner
producing a simple upholstered project by hand and power operations
inspecting finished product against quality requirements
minimising wastage of resources, including materials, time and money
communicating and working effectively and safely with others.
Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of PPE
types, characteristics, properties and selection criteria for materials used
capabilities, limitations and safety requirements of tools and equipment
matching requirements of fasteners to timbers/materials used
assembly process in relation to the upholstery product being made.
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency in making simple upholstery projects at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience
Assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic workplace situations.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant procedures, product and manufacturing specifications.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.