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

MSFSF3012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Follow patterns to produce soft furnishing accessories

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFSF3012 - Follow patterns to produce soft furnishing accessories
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers producing soft furnishing accessories following the requirements of patterns.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:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to patterns, materials and work orders.
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 work requirements
  • Job requirements are identified from work instructions and patterns
  • Pattern is interpreted to determine work specifications
  • Instructions for sequencing of work and particular measurements or adjustments are interpreted
  • Work sequence is planned, including quality checkpoints
       
Element: Prepare for work
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • Suitable work area is selected for the tasks
  • Materials are selected to match customer requirements, suitability for the purpose and the work instructions
  • Potential hazards are identified from observation of the tools, equipment, materials and workplace reference material
  • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
       
Element: Complete production
  • Soft furnishing accessories are produced following work instructions
  • Work is checked against patterns and worksheets at the identified checkpoints
  • Non-conformity with enterprise quality standards is rectified
       
Element: Finalise operations
  • Completed work is checked against required quality standard
  • Documentation or reporting is completed following workplace procedures
  • Work area is cleaned, tools and equipment are returned to storage
  • Unused materials are returned to storage and waste and scrap are dealt with following workplace procedures
       


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

Identify work requirements

1.1

Job requirements are identified from work instructions and patterns

1.2

Pattern is interpreted to determine work specifications

1.3

Instructions for sequencing of work and particular measurements or adjustments are interpreted

1.4

Work sequence is planned, including quality checkpoints

2

Prepare for work

2.1

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

2.2

Suitable work area is selected for the tasks

2.3

Materials are selected to match customer requirements, suitability for the purpose and the work instructions

2.4

Potential hazards are identified from observation of the tools, equipment, materials and workplace reference material

2.5

Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition

3

Complete production

3.1

Soft furnishing accessories are produced following work instructions

3.2

Work is checked against patterns and worksheets at the identified checkpoints

3.3

Non-conformity with enterprise quality standards is rectified

4

Finalise operations

4.1

Completed work is checked against required quality standard

4.2

Documentation or reporting is completed following workplace procedures

4.3

Work area is cleaned, tools and equipment are returned to storage

4.4

Unused materials are returned to storage and waste and scrap are dealt with following workplace procedures

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Produce at least three (3) different types of soft furniture accessories, which are to include one (1) padded, piped and shaped tie back, one (1) piped cushion and one (1) bolster

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

Types, characteristics and production requirements for soft furnishing accessories

Process for the interpretation of patterns

Features and use of relevant equipment, processes and procedures

Work flow in relation to soft furnishing accessory production

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.

1

Identify work requirements

1.1

Job requirements are identified from work instructions and patterns

1.2

Pattern is interpreted to determine work specifications

1.3

Instructions for sequencing of work and particular measurements or adjustments are interpreted

1.4

Work sequence is planned, including quality checkpoints

2

Prepare for work

2.1

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

2.2

Suitable work area is selected for the tasks

2.3

Materials are selected to match customer requirements, suitability for the purpose and the work instructions

2.4

Potential hazards are identified from observation of the tools, equipment, materials and workplace reference material

2.5

Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition

3

Complete production

3.1

Soft furnishing accessories are produced following work instructions

3.2

Work is checked against patterns and worksheets at the identified checkpoints

3.3

Non-conformity with enterprise quality standards is rectified

4

Finalise operations

4.1

Completed work is checked against required quality standard

4.2

Documentation or reporting is completed following workplace procedures

4.3

Work area is cleaned, tools and equipment are returned to storage

4.4

Unused materials are returned to storage and waste and scrap are dealt with following workplace procedures

Specifies 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. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

Soft furnishings include:

cushions

tie-backs

bolsters

soft tableware

slip-on covers

Tools and equipment include:

measuring and calculating equipment:

tapes

rulers

calculators

computers

fabric and general cutting and sewing tools:

scissors

saws

drills

staplers

sewing machines

hemming machines

overlockers

glue guns

Materials include:

plain and patterned fabric

velvet

vinyl

piping cords

wadding

foam

zips and fasteners

Pattern interpretation is to identify or determine:

type of material specified

required tools and equipment for the task

number and type of soft furnishing accessories to be produced

quality requirements

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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 from work instructions and patterns 
Pattern is interpreted to determine work specifications 
Instructions for sequencing of work and particular measurements or adjustments are interpreted 
Work sequence is planned, including quality checkpoints 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 
Suitable work area is selected for the tasks 
Materials are selected to match customer requirements, suitability for the purpose and the work instructions 
Potential hazards are identified from observation of the tools, equipment, materials and workplace reference material 
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition 
Soft furnishing accessories are produced following work instructions 
Work is checked against patterns and worksheets at the identified checkpoints 
Non-conformity with enterprise quality standards is rectified 
Completed work is checked against required quality standard 
Documentation or reporting is completed following workplace procedures 
Work area is cleaned, tools and equipment are returned to storage 
Unused materials are returned to storage and waste and scrap are dealt with following workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSFSF3012 - Follow patterns to produce soft furnishing accessories
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