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

MSFFP2008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Make a simple upholstery product

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFFP2008 - Make a simple upholstery product
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit specifies the competency required to make simple upholstery products by hand and power tool operations.It is designed for use in a pre-employment skills introduction program and is suitable for use in institutional-based vocational programs. Skills development will take place under direct supervision.This unit is not to be used in a traineeship or apprenticeship training program or associated qualifications. It is only to be used in pre-employment programs and carries no credit towards apprenticeship/trade and other qualification types in manufacturing and furnishings.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in making simple upholstery projects at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

Assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic workplace situations.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant procedures, product and manufacturing specifications.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
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:
       


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.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Identify job requirements, including product purpose, furniture style and upholstery foundations, from specifications, drawings, designs, project sheets or work instructions

1.2

Identify the workplace, health and safety (WHS) practices and procedures to be used

2

Determine materials required

2.1

Determine material requirements from specifications, project sheets or work instructions

2.2

Determine foam, foundation and frame requirements

3

Plan and prepare for work

3.1

Select and check tools, equipment and materials prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition

3.2

Select and check fabrics and foundations to match the job type

3.3

Select and check frame

4

Make simple upholstery product

4.1

Comply with work, health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

4.2

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with procedures

4.3

Prepare cutting list and cutting plan for all upholstery components

4.4

Check measurements and calculations for accuracy to ensure quality outcomes

4.5

Cut fabric and foam under supervision

4.6

Prepare frame and attach webbing, foam, polyester fibre and fabric using appropriate hand and power tools

4.7

Check finished item against quality requirements

5

Check work area and maintain equipment

5.1

Clean equipment and inspect for serviceable condition and store and report faulty and/or defective equipment in accordance with procedures

5.2

Store or dispose of materials according to procedures

5.3

Clean and maintain work area

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.

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.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Identify job requirements, including product purpose, furniture style and upholstery foundations, from specifications, drawings, designs, project sheets or work instructions

1.2

Identify the workplace, health and safety (WHS) practices and procedures to be used

2

Determine materials required

2.1

Determine material requirements from specifications, project sheets or work instructions

2.2

Determine foam, foundation and frame requirements

3

Plan and prepare for work

3.1

Select and check tools, equipment and materials prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition

3.2

Select and check fabrics and foundations to match the job type

3.3

Select and check frame

4

Make simple upholstery product

4.1

Comply with work, health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

4.2

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with procedures

4.3

Prepare cutting list and cutting plan for all upholstery components

4.4

Check measurements and calculations for accuracy to ensure quality outcomes

4.5

Cut fabric and foam under supervision

4.6

Prepare frame and attach webbing, foam, polyester fibre and fabric using appropriate hand and power tools

4.7

Check finished item against quality requirements

5

Check work area and maintain equipment

5.1

Clean equipment and inspect for serviceable condition and store and report faulty and/or defective equipment in accordance with procedures

5.2

Store or dispose of materials according to procedures

5.3

Clean and maintain work area

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

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

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSFFP2008 - Make a simple upholstery product
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

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Assessment Record Sheet

MSFFP2008 - Make a simple upholstery product

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

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