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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

PPE includes one (1) or more of the following:

safety glasses

face and head protection

protective footwear

protective clothing

respiratory protection

ear protection

gloves

Furniture items include one (1) more of the following:

footstool

box with lid

bedhead

Foundations include one (1) or more of the following:

zigzag springs

elastic webbing

latex foam

polyurethane foam

polyester fibre

Materials include one (1) or more of the following:

leathers

vinyls suitable for upholstery

fabrics (jacquards, prints, plain weaves, velvets and tapestries)

Tools and equipment include one (1) or more of the following:

foam cutter/knife

side cutters

staple lifter

staple gun

marking pencils/chalk

scissors

ruler and tape measure

Quality requirements include:

even visual appearance

no wrinkles

gaps or play in joints and strength alignment

neatness

comfort

Performance Evidence

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.

Knowledge Evidence

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.