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

MSFUP3009 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop cutting plan and cut multiple layer upholstery fabric

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFUP3009 - Develop cutting plan and cut multiple layer upholstery fabric
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers developing a cutting plan and cutting multiple layer upholstery fabrics by hand or automatic method for upholstered furniture.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 tools, fabrics 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 fabrics, number and nature of items to be cut and required equipment
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • Fabrics, work method and sequence are determined
  • Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants
  • Appropriate equipment and tools are selected for the fabrics to be cut and checked for safe operation
  • Fabric is selected and checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Scissors and any other cutting equipment are checked prior to use for appropriate sharpness, set operation and safe condition
       
Element: Develop cutting list and cutting plan
  • Cutting requirements, including bias or other instructions, are noted
  • Measurements for upholstered items are taken and listed
  • Cutting list is developed using appropriate format, abbreviations and terminology for cut sizes, names and number of pieces in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Cutting plan to ensure fabric is laid correctly to indicate run for each panel, the dimensions for each component part and to minimise fabric waste is developed in accordance with workplace procedures, noting if fabric is railroaded
       
Element: Prepare materials for cutting
  • Fabrics are selected in accordance with work order and laid out and inspected for flaws and appropriate finish
  • Nap/pile direction, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are identified
  • Fabrics are squared up to the edges or guide markings on the cutting table
  • Patterns are laid out following work procedures and instructions using registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required fabric pattern
       
Element: Cut material
  • Measurements are confirmed and appropriate adjustments to the positioning of fabric are made
  • Tools and equipment are checked for correct operation
  • Required cutting operations are completed to cut out fabrics following work instructions
  • Cut fabric is inspected for quality and unsatisfactory items are processed in accordance with workplace instructions
  • Fabrics are folded, wrapped using appropriate protective covers and care label information attached prior to despatch to next process following workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete work
  • Unused materials are stored, as required
  • Workplace required documentation, including stock usage, is completed and processed following procedures
  • Work area is cleaned and damaged tools and equipment tagged, as required
  • Waste is collected for recycling/re-use as required by 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

Prepare for work

1.1

Specifications, patterns and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify required fabrics, number and nature of items to be cut and required equipment

1.2

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

1.3

Fabrics, work method and sequence are determined

1.4

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

1.5

Appropriate equipment and tools are selected for the fabrics to be cut and checked for safe operation

1.6

Fabric is selected and checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

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

2

Develop cutting list and cutting plan

2.1

Cutting requirements, including bias or other instructions, are noted

2.2

Measurements for upholstered items are taken and listed

2.3

Cutting list is developed using appropriate format, abbreviations and terminology for cut sizes, names and number of pieces in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Cutting plan to ensure fabric is laid correctly to indicate run for each panel, the dimensions for each component part and to minimise fabric waste is developed in accordance with workplace procedures, noting if fabric is railroaded

3

Prepare materials for cutting

3.1

Fabrics are selected in accordance with work order and laid out and inspected for flaws and appropriate finish

3.2

Nap/pile direction, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are identified

3.3

Fabrics are squared up to the edges or guide markings on the cutting table

3.4

Patterns are laid out following work procedures and instructions using registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required fabric pattern

4

Cut material

4.1

Measurements are confirmed and appropriate adjustments to the positioning of fabric are made

4.2

Tools and equipment are checked for correct operation

4.3

Required cutting operations are completed to cut out fabrics following work instructions

4.4

Cut fabric is inspected for quality and unsatisfactory items are processed in accordance with workplace instructions

4.5

Fabrics are folded, wrapped using appropriate protective covers and care label information attached prior to despatch to next process following workplace procedures

5

Complete work

5.1

Unused materials are stored, as required

5.2

Workplace required documentation, including stock usage, is completed and processed following procedures

5.3

Work area is cleaned and damaged tools and equipment tagged, as required

5.4

Waste is collected for recycling/re-use as required by 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

As a minimum, measure, develop cutting plan, lay out and cut out at least five (5) layers of fabric for an item of upholstered furniture

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

Fabric types, common faults and inspection procedures

Design features of the finished furnishing items in relation to developing the cutting plan, laying out and cutting fabrics

Work requirements, including workplace standards

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 fabrics, number and nature of items to be cut and required equipment

1.2

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

1.3

Fabrics, work method and sequence are determined

1.4

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

1.5

Appropriate equipment and tools are selected for the fabrics to be cut and checked for safe operation

1.6

Fabric is selected and checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

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

2

Develop cutting list and cutting plan

2.1

Cutting requirements, including bias or other instructions, are noted

2.2

Measurements for upholstered items are taken and listed

2.3

Cutting list is developed using appropriate format, abbreviations and terminology for cut sizes, names and number of pieces in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Cutting plan to ensure fabric is laid correctly to indicate run for each panel, the dimensions for each component part and to minimise fabric waste is developed in accordance with workplace procedures, noting if fabric is railroaded

3

Prepare materials for cutting

3.1

Fabrics are selected in accordance with work order and laid out and inspected for flaws and appropriate finish

3.2

Nap/pile direction, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are identified

3.3

Fabrics are squared up to the edges or guide markings on the cutting table

3.4

Patterns are laid out following work procedures and instructions using registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required fabric pattern

4

Cut material

4.1

Measurements are confirmed and appropriate adjustments to the positioning of fabric are made

4.2

Tools and equipment are checked for correct operation

4.3

Required cutting operations are completed to cut out fabrics following work instructions

4.4

Cut fabric is inspected for quality and unsatisfactory items are processed in accordance with workplace instructions

4.5

Fabrics are folded, wrapped using appropriate protective covers and care label information attached prior to despatch to next process following workplace procedures

5

Complete work

5.1

Unused materials are stored, as required

5.2

Workplace required documentation, including stock usage, is completed and processed following procedures

5.3

Work area is cleaned and damaged tools and equipment tagged, as required

5.4

Waste is collected for recycling/re-use as required by 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

Tools and equipment include:

cutting table

tape measures

scissors

cutting blades

round knife cutter

straight knife

automatic cutting machines and cloth cutting machine

Materials to be cut include:

velvet

vinyl

plain and patterned fabric

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 fabrics, number and nature of items to be cut and required equipment 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 
Fabrics, work method and sequence are determined 
Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants 
Appropriate equipment and tools are selected for the fabrics to be cut and checked for safe operation 
Fabric is selected and checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency in accordance with workplace procedures 
Scissors and any other cutting equipment are checked prior to use for appropriate sharpness, set operation and safe condition 
Cutting requirements, including bias or other instructions, are noted 
Measurements for upholstered items are taken and listed 
Cutting list is developed using appropriate format, abbreviations and terminology for cut sizes, names and number of pieces in accordance with workplace procedures 
Cutting plan to ensure fabric is laid correctly to indicate run for each panel, the dimensions for each component part and to minimise fabric waste is developed in accordance with workplace procedures, noting if fabric is railroaded 
Fabrics are selected in accordance with work order and laid out and inspected for flaws and appropriate finish 
Nap/pile direction, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are identified 
Fabrics are squared up to the edges or guide markings on the cutting table 
Patterns are laid out following work procedures and instructions using registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required fabric pattern 
Measurements are confirmed and appropriate adjustments to the positioning of fabric are made 
Tools and equipment are checked for correct operation 
Required cutting operations are completed to cut out fabrics following work instructions 
Cut fabric is inspected for quality and unsatisfactory items are processed in accordance with workplace instructions 
Fabrics are folded, wrapped using appropriate protective covers and care label information attached prior to despatch to next process following workplace procedures 
Unused materials are stored, as required 
Workplace required documentation, including stock usage, is completed and processed following procedures 
Work area is cleaned and damaged tools and equipment tagged, as required 
Waste is collected for recycling/re-use as required by workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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