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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify work requirements
  2. Prepare for work
  3. Complete production
  4. Finalise operations

Required Skills

Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications coordination of work with site supervisor 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 back tracking

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements calculate area and estimate material requirements

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate production problems avoid reworking and wastage

use workplace technology related to the production task including specified tools equipment calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

the types characteristics uses and limitations of basic soft furnishing materials

the interpretation of patterns

identification of equipment processes and procedures

workflow in relation to soft furnishing accessory production

Evidence Required

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

Apply safe handling practices for equipment products and materials

Identify materials used and any special sewing or handling requirements for those materials

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Interpret patterns and work instructions

Produce at least one type of soft furniture accessory

Select and use tools and equipment appropriate to the task

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

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Report process or materials faults damaged products or equipment

Resource implications

Patterns materials tools and equipment

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


Range Statement

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 context

OHS requirements may include 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 discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the reading and interpreting of patterns, plans and instructions. This may be demonstrated either individually or in a team environment.

Soft furnishing accessories may include:

basic cushions

bolsters

soft tableware and slip-on covers

Tools and equipment may include:

measuring and calculating equipment, including tapes, rulers, calculators, computers

fabric and general cutting and sewing tools, including scissors, saws, drills, staplers, sewing machines, hemming machines, overlockers, glue guns

Materials may include:

plain and patterned fabric

velvet

vinyl

piping cords

wadding

foam

zips and fasteners

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 production of soft furnishing items

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

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Pattern interpretation

Pattern interpretation is to result in the determination of type of material specified, required tools and equipment for the task, number and type of soft furnishing accessories to be produced, and quality requirements