Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPCLO3024 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Clean fabric upholstery

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPCLO3024 - Clean fabric upholstery
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to clean fabric upholstery. The unit covers identifying the backing materials used, classifying the fibre, and assessing the furniture construction. It also covers selecting equipment, chemicals and methods to perform the cleaning task safely and efficiently.The unit supports cleaners who work alone or in teams. It applies in a range of commercial and residential work sites.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

as listed in the range of conditions

PPE as listed in the range of conditions

materials:

fabrics as listed in the range of conditions

specifications:

AS/NZS 4849.1 Upholstery cleaning – Fabric upholstery

equipment operating manuals

product labels

SDS

physical conditions:

work site or venue with upholstered furniture

relationships with team members and supervisor:

work may be conducted alone or as part of a team

relationship with client:

communication with the client are required to confirm and clarify job requirements.

Timeframe:

as specified by the task.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify upholstery construction.
  • Job requirements are identified, upholstery is assessed, and yarn type and fibre form are identified and confirmed.
  • Weave type and texture style are determined by observation and tactile methods according to company requirements.
       
Element: Assess and classify upholstery fabric.
  • Upholstery fabric sample is obtained and tested to identify fibre according to manufacturer specifications, company and health and safety requirements.
  • Fibre is inspected to determine probable dye methods used during manufacture.
  • Pre-existing conditions are identified and reported according to company requirements.
  • Colour-fastness of fabric upholstery is tested and any previously applied topical treatments are identified.
       
Element: Assess furniture construction.
  • Backing materials and cushion filling are identified by opening cushioning where possible or inspecting behind buttons according to company requirements.
  • Filling material in piping is inspected and classified according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.
       
Element: Determine cleaning methods.
  • Type of soil is identified and cleaning techniques are selected according to company requirements.
  • Cleaning processes and expected outcomes are explained clearly to client and client approval to proceed is obtained.
       
Element: Prepare to apply cleaning techniques to fabric upholstery.
  • Work site hazards are identified and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements.
  • Health and safety requirements for the site and type of work to be undertaken are identified and applied to planning.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.
  • Equipment is selected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.
  • Chemicals are selected and prepared according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.
  • Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements.
       
Element: Apply cleaning techniques to fabric upholstery.
  • Furniture and fittings are removed to allow cleaning tasks to be performed.
  • Soil is removed and fabric upholstery is cleaned according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.
       
Element: Tidy work site.
  • Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements.
  • Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to client requests, work order, and health and safety requirements.
  • Signs and barricades are removed according to work order, and health and safety, and company requirements.
       
Element: Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals.
  • Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements.
  • Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Identify upholstery construction.

1.1.

Job requirements are identified, upholstery is assessed, and yarn type and fibre form are identified and confirmed.

1.2.

Weave type and texture style are determined by observation and tactile methods according to company requirements.

2.

Assess and classify upholstery fabric.

2.1.

Upholstery fabric sample is obtained and tested to identify fibre according to manufacturer specifications, company and health and safety requirements.

2.2.

Fibre is inspected to determine probable dye methods used during manufacture.

2.3.

Pre-existing conditions are identified and reported according to company requirements.

2.4.

Colour-fastness of fabric upholstery is tested and any previously applied topical treatments are identified.

3.

Assess furniture construction.

3.1.

Backing materials and cushion filling are identified by opening cushioning where possible or inspecting behind buttons according to company requirements.

3.2.

Filling material in piping is inspected and classified according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.

4.

Determine cleaning methods.

4.1.

Type of soil is identified and cleaning techniques are selected according to company requirements.

4.2.

Cleaning processes and expected outcomes are explained clearly to client and client approval to proceed is obtained.

5.

Prepare to apply cleaning techniques to fabric upholstery.

5.1.

Work site hazards are identified and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements.

5.2.

Health and safety requirements for the site and type of work to be undertaken are identified and applied to planning.

5.3.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

5.4.

Equipment is selected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.

5.5.

Chemicals are selected and prepared according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

5.6.

Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements.

6.

Apply cleaning techniques to fabric upholstery.

6.1.

Furniture and fittings are removed to allow cleaning tasks to be performed.

6.2.

Soil is removed and fabric upholstery is cleaned according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.

7.

Tidy work site.

7.1.

Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements.

7.2.

Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to client requests, work order, and health and safety requirements.

7.3.

Signs and barricades are removed according to work order, and health and safety, and company requirements.

8.

Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals.

8.1.

Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements.

8.2.

Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also:

clean three of the following different types of fabric upholstery:

acetate

acrylic

cotton

jute

linen

nylon

polyester

polypropylene

rayon

silk

wool

for each cleaning task, remove three of the following different types of soil:

beverage

blood

candle wax

chewing gum

dye stuffs

food

glue

grease

human and animal waste

hydrocarbons

lipstick

medicine

mud and dirt

nail polish

paint

plant stains

shoe polish

tar.

In doing the above work, the person must:

identify site hazards and control risks before commencing the task

analyse data gathered during visual and tactile inspection of fabric upholstery to identify type and characteristics of fabric upholstery to be treated

identify type of yarns, fibres, methods, dyes, filling material and backing used in upholstery making

correctly and safely test the colour-fastness of the fabric using one or more of the following tests:

burn test

chemical test

sink and float test

select and prepare equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and chemicals required for the task

prepare the work site and apply safe and efficient fabric upholstery cleaning methods

comply with company and environmental requirements relating to cleaning fabric upholstery.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

environmental requirements relating to cleaning fabric upholstery, including:

clean-up, containment and isolation procedures

low-energy cleaning methods

low environmental impact chemicals

low-moisture cleaning methods

low water-use equipment and other water-efficient cleaning methods

non-chemical cleaning methods

types and characteristics of different upholstery textures and implications for cleaning:

crushed velvet

damask

glazed

moire

quilted

types and characteristics of different upholstery yarns and implications for cleaning:

novelty

plied

single

textured

twist

types and characteristics of different upholstery weaves and implications for cleaning:

flat

jacquard

knitted

satin

twill

velvet

types and characteristics of different upholstery fibre forms and implications for cleaning:

continuous filament

staple yarn

construction methods, including:

backing

dying

filling

manufacturing

key requirements of legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry advisory standards relating to upholstery cleaning, including:

AS/NZS 4849.1 Upholstery cleaning – Fabric upholstery

industry advisory standards and codes, such as dangerous goods codes

safe handling techniques for working with hazardous chemicals, including:

emergency chemical spill control measures

routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicals

safe methods for diluting chemicals

working according to safety data sheets (SDS)

procedures for applying fabric upholstery testing methods

processes for conducting colour-fastness tests, including:

burn test

chemical test

sink and float test

processes for safely handling and disposing of waste, including:

chemicals past their expiry date

machine exhaust emissions

obsolete equipment

used containers

used or contaminated PPE

used or unused chemicals.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Identify upholstery construction.

1.1.

Job requirements are identified, upholstery is assessed, and yarn type and fibre form are identified and confirmed.

1.2.

Weave type and texture style are determined by observation and tactile methods according to company requirements.

2.

Assess and classify upholstery fabric.

2.1.

Upholstery fabric sample is obtained and tested to identify fibre according to manufacturer specifications, company and health and safety requirements.

2.2.

Fibre is inspected to determine probable dye methods used during manufacture.

2.3.

Pre-existing conditions are identified and reported according to company requirements.

2.4.

Colour-fastness of fabric upholstery is tested and any previously applied topical treatments are identified.

3.

Assess furniture construction.

3.1.

Backing materials and cushion filling are identified by opening cushioning where possible or inspecting behind buttons according to company requirements.

3.2.

Filling material in piping is inspected and classified according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.

4.

Determine cleaning methods.

4.1.

Type of soil is identified and cleaning techniques are selected according to company requirements.

4.2.

Cleaning processes and expected outcomes are explained clearly to client and client approval to proceed is obtained.

5.

Prepare to apply cleaning techniques to fabric upholstery.

5.1.

Work site hazards are identified and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements.

5.2.

Health and safety requirements for the site and type of work to be undertaken are identified and applied to planning.

5.3.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

5.4.

Equipment is selected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.

5.5.

Chemicals are selected and prepared according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

5.6.

Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements.

6.

Apply cleaning techniques to fabric upholstery.

6.1.

Furniture and fittings are removed to allow cleaning tasks to be performed.

6.2.

Soil is removed and fabric upholstery is cleaned according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.

7.

Tidy work site.

7.1.

Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements.

7.2.

Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to client requests, work order, and health and safety requirements.

7.3.

Signs and barricades are removed according to work order, and health and safety, and company requirements.

8.

Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals.

8.1.

Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements.

8.2.

Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Fabrics must include at least three of the following:

acetate

acrylic

cotton

jute

linen

nylon

polyester

polypropylene

rayon

silk

wool.

Health and safety requirements must include:

access to communication devices when working alone

compliance with Safe Work Australia regulations and guidelines

electrical equipment test and tag compliance

emergency response procedures

environmental controls

hazard signs and barricades

health and safety induction and refresher training

manual handling techniques

processes for safely dispensing chemicals

risk assessment procedures, including:

hazardous chemicals register

hierarchy of control

job safety analyses (JSA) for low-risk situations

safe work method statements (SWMS) for high-risk situations

incident reporting

SDS

selection and use of required PPE

storage and maintenance of equipment according to manufacturer specifications

use of first aid according to SDS information.

Testing of colour-fastness must use at least one of the following:

burn test

chemical test

sink and float test.

Types of soil must include at least three of the following:

beverage

blood

candle wax

chewing gum

dye stuffs

food

glue

grease

human and animal waste

hydrocarbons

lipstick

medicine

mud and dirt

nail polish

paint

plant stains

shoe polish

tar.

Hazards that must be assessed include:

biological and animal waste

blood and blood-stained products

confined and restricted spaces

contaminated clothing, materials and equipment

dust and fibres

electrical hazards

heights

inadequate lighting and ventilation

indoor air quality

infectious diseases

noise.

Personal protective equipment must include at least two of the following:

disposable respirators

eye protection

gloves

safety shoes.

Equipment must include at least one of the following:

air filtration device

dehumidification equipment

extraction tools and units

moisture detection equipment.

Cleaned must include

selecting and using required:

equipment

PPE

chemicals

cleaning techniques.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Job requirements are identified, upholstery is assessed, and yarn type and fibre form are identified and confirmed. 
Weave type and texture style are determined by observation and tactile methods according to company requirements. 
Upholstery fabric sample is obtained and tested to identify fibre according to manufacturer specifications, company and health and safety requirements. 
Fibre is inspected to determine probable dye methods used during manufacture. 
Pre-existing conditions are identified and reported according to company requirements. 
Colour-fastness of fabric upholstery is tested and any previously applied topical treatments are identified. 
Backing materials and cushion filling are identified by opening cushioning where possible or inspecting behind buttons according to company requirements. 
Filling material in piping is inspected and classified according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements. 
Type of soil is identified and cleaning techniques are selected according to company requirements. 
Cleaning processes and expected outcomes are explained clearly to client and client approval to proceed is obtained. 
Work site hazards are identified and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements. 
Health and safety requirements for the site and type of work to be undertaken are identified and applied to planning. 
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. 
Equipment is selected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work. 
Chemicals are selected and prepared according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. 
Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements. 
Furniture and fittings are removed to allow cleaning tasks to be performed. 
Soil is removed and fabric upholstery is cleaned according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements. 
Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements. 
Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to client requests, work order, and health and safety requirements. 
Signs and barricades are removed according to work order, and health and safety, and company requirements. 
Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements. 
Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. 

Forms

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