Required skills

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

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

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the work area and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others 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 material requirements

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

use the limited workplace technology related to this upholstery product including tools equipment materials and measuring devices

Required knowledge

the interpretation of plan representation of product design

the preparation of drawingstemplates

workflow in relation to upholstery projects

identification of upholstery hand andor power tools materials equipment processes and procedures

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 instructions 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

achieve required production output and product quality

Adapt or vary upholstery product designs

Prepare fit and finish at least one basic upholstery product which

requires the fitting of fabricleather cover to a base

requires assembly and attachment of appropriate trimfittings

requires the use of furniture upholstery hand and power tools

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications

Access to plans hand andor powerpneumatic tools equipment materials a work area and a specified outcome

Method of assessment

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge

Assessment may be conducted in conjunction with assessment of the other sector specialist unit of competency where this is appropriate

Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency which form a part of job role

Context of assessment

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

Unit context

Basic upholstery product may include but are not be limited to:

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

Materials to be used may include but not limited to:

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures