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 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 prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate problems avoid reworking and wastage

use the limited workplace technology related to the manufacture and fitting of loose covers to upholstered furniture

Required knowledge

work requirements including workplace standards and workflow

fabric types and characteristics common faults and inspection procedures

design features of the finished furnishing items in relation to laying out the pattern and cutting the fabrics

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

Identify and select materials used and any special handling requirements for those materials

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

develop two patterns for loose covers for given items of furniture one plain and one patterned

measure and cut fabrics to required size and accuracy matching any patterns

sew fabric and fit to items of furniture

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications

Appropriate tools and equipment plain and patterned fabrics sewing machines furniture to be upholstered work order workplace information including work procedures andor equipment instructions

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

Unit scope

Unit context

Machines may include, but are not limited to:

Sewing machine set up and adjustments include:

Materials to be machined may include but are not limited to:

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures