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

MSFUP3004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Lay out patterns and cut leather

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFUP3004 - Lay out patterns and cut leather
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers selecting leather hides, laying out patterns and cutting out leather by hand to the required shape or pattern.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 appropriate scissors and cutting blades, leather, patterns and a work order.
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: Prepare for work
  • Specifications, patterns and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify required colour and quality of materials, number of items to be cut and tools and equipment required
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants
  • Pattern pieces are identified to match shapes to final wear characteristics of the furnishing component
  • Suitable scissors and/or blades are selected for the leather to be cut
  • Scissors and any other tools and equipment are checked prior to use for appropriate sharpness, operation and safe condition
  • Hide is selected, spread out and inspected to identify flaws and harder and softer wearing parts
  • Direction of natural markings and finished side of the leather are identified
       
Element: Lay out pattern
  • Patterns are laid out following workplace procedures and instructions using low wear parts of the hide on the less heavily used furniture components
  • Patterns are laid out to maximise use of the hide for the furniture design
  • Any registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required pattern components are marked
  • Any required measurements are made and appropriate adjustments made
       
Element: Cut leather
  • Required cutting operations are completed with cut-out leather components identified in accordance with work instructions and procedures
  • Cut work is inspected, any faults identified and appropriate action taken in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure cut pieces meet the required quality standards
  • The performance of the cutting equipment is regularly checked for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from the inspection of cut pieces
  • Where required, cut out components are wrapped using appropriate protective covers and care label information is attached
       
Element: Complete work
  • Unused materials are stored as required
  • Cut components are folded, protected and despatched to next process following workplace procedures
  • Work area is cleaned and damaged tools tagged, as required
  • Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/reuse, as required
       


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

Prepare for work

1.1

Specifications, patterns and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify required colour and quality of materials, number of items to be cut and tools and equipment required

1.2

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

1.3

Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants

1.4

Pattern pieces are identified to match shapes to final wear characteristics of the furnishing component

1.5

Suitable scissors and/or blades are selected for the leather to be cut

1.6

Scissors and any other tools and equipment are checked prior to use for appropriate sharpness, operation and safe condition

1.7

Hide is selected, spread out and inspected to identify flaws and harder and softer wearing parts

1.8

Direction of natural markings and finished side of the leather are identified

2

Lay out pattern

2.1

Patterns are laid out following workplace procedures and instructions using low wear parts of the hide on the less heavily used furniture components

2.2

Patterns are laid out to maximise use of the hide for the furniture design

2.3

Any registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required pattern components are marked

2.4

Any required measurements are made and appropriate adjustments made

3

Cut leather

3.1

Required cutting operations are completed with cut-out leather components identified in accordance with work instructions and procedures

3.2

Cut work is inspected, any faults identified and appropriate action taken in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure cut pieces meet the required quality standards

3.3

The performance of the cutting equipment is regularly checked for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from the inspection of cut pieces

3.4

Where required, cut out components are wrapped using appropriate protective covers and care label information is attached

4

Complete work

4.1

Unused materials are stored as required

4.2

Cut components are folded, protected and despatched to next process following workplace procedures

4.3

Work area is cleaned and damaged tools tagged, as required

4.4

Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/reuse, as required

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

As a minimum:

identify and select leather for a leather armchair

measure and cut selected leather to match patterns

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

Work requirements, including workplace standards and inspection procedures

Leather types, common faults, and wear capability of different parts of the hide

Work flow in relation to cutting leather

Design features of the finished furnishing items in relation to laying out the pattern and cutting the leather

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

Prepare for work

1.1

Specifications, patterns and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify required colour and quality of materials, number of items to be cut and tools and equipment required

1.2

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

1.3

Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants

1.4

Pattern pieces are identified to match shapes to final wear characteristics of the furnishing component

1.5

Suitable scissors and/or blades are selected for the leather to be cut

1.6

Scissors and any other tools and equipment are checked prior to use for appropriate sharpness, operation and safe condition

1.7

Hide is selected, spread out and inspected to identify flaws and harder and softer wearing parts

1.8

Direction of natural markings and finished side of the leather are identified

2

Lay out pattern

2.1

Patterns are laid out following workplace procedures and instructions using low wear parts of the hide on the less heavily used furniture components

2.2

Patterns are laid out to maximise use of the hide for the furniture design

2.3

Any registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required pattern components are marked

2.4

Any required measurements are made and appropriate adjustments made

3

Cut leather

3.1

Required cutting operations are completed with cut-out leather components identified in accordance with work instructions and procedures

3.2

Cut work is inspected, any faults identified and appropriate action taken in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure cut pieces meet the required quality standards

3.3

The performance of the cutting equipment is regularly checked for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from the inspection of cut pieces

3.4

Where required, cut out components are wrapped using appropriate protective covers and care label information is attached

4

Complete work

4.1

Unused materials are stored as required

4.2

Cut components are folded, protected and despatched to next process following workplace procedures

4.3

Work area is cleaned and damaged tools tagged, as required

4.4

Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/reuse, as required

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

Leather hide characteristics/qualities include:

suitable thickness and quality (may be a full hide or partial)

natural markings

finished and unfinished sides

high and low wear

direction of markings

flaws and blemishes

colour variation between hides

flexibility

Tools and equipment include:

scissors

cutting blades and electric shears

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices:

safety glasses/goggle

hair nets

ear muffs/plugs

gloves

footwear and protective clothing

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
Specifications, patterns and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify required colour and quality of materials, number of items to be cut and tools and equipment required 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 
Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants 
Pattern pieces are identified to match shapes to final wear characteristics of the furnishing component 
Suitable scissors and/or blades are selected for the leather to be cut 
Scissors and any other tools and equipment are checked prior to use for appropriate sharpness, operation and safe condition 
Hide is selected, spread out and inspected to identify flaws and harder and softer wearing parts 
Direction of natural markings and finished side of the leather are identified 
Patterns are laid out following workplace procedures and instructions using low wear parts of the hide on the less heavily used furniture components 
Patterns are laid out to maximise use of the hide for the furniture design 
Any registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required pattern components are marked 
Any required measurements are made and appropriate adjustments made 
Required cutting operations are completed with cut-out leather components identified in accordance with work instructions and procedures 
Cut work is inspected, any faults identified and appropriate action taken in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure cut pieces meet the required quality standards 
The performance of the cutting equipment is regularly checked for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from the inspection of cut pieces 
Where required, cut out components are wrapped using appropriate protective covers and care label information is attached 
Unused materials are stored as required 
Cut components are folded, protected and despatched to next process following workplace procedures 
Work area is cleaned and damaged tools tagged, as required 
Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/reuse, as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSFUP3004 - Lay out patterns and cut leather
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