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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 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 fabrics to furniture foundations |
Legislative/regulatory requirements | Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements |
Final cover materials include but are not limited to: | plain and patterned fabricsvinyl and velvet |
Decorative techniques include, but are not limited to: | pleatingflutingstab and deep buttoning (bundiamond and elongated) |
Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to: | sewing machinescissorsstaple gunhammertack hammerglue gunregulatorbuttoning needles and spring wire bender |
Sewing machines include but are not limited to: | overlocking machine and twin needle machine |
Materials/fabrics to be machined may include but are not limited to: | vinylplain and patterned fabricvelvet |
Other materials may include: | pipingcordsbuttonspleatsgluesstaplesbuttonstackstinglesantique nails |
Fabric application requirements | Fabric applications are to ensure that patterns, naps, sheens, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are positioned appropriate to the design, the smooth and consistent finish of the fabric over the furniture foundation, and weaving lines are straight and square to each other. |
Personal protective equipment: | Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures. It may include:safety glasses/goggleshair netsear muffs/plugsglovesfootwear and protective clothing |
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 Customer/client requirements |