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MSFUP3013 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Cut and sew canvas and acrylics

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFUP3013 - Cut and sew canvas and acrylics
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers measuring, cutting and sewing canvas and acrylic materials, and applying fixtures and fittings for upholstery applications and for other uses, such as automotive and marine applications.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 a cutting table, scissors, blades and cutting machines, sewing machine 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 material, number and nature of items to be cut and the equipment to be used
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • Machines, attachments, tools, materials, work method and sequence are determined
  • Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants
  • Equipment, including any supplementary equipment, is identified and checked for safe operation, components and controls
  • Scissors and any other cutting equipment are selected for the material to be cut and checked for appropriate sharpness, operation and safe condition
  • Materials to be cut and sewn are identified and inspected and problems, including any materials which do not meet the job order requirements, are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Develop cutting plan
  • Cutting requirements are identified
  • Measurements for item are confirmed, noting locations of high wear/chafing, fittings/attachments and fixing devices
  • If appropriate, cutting list is developed using appropriate format, abbreviations and terminology for cut sizes, and number of pieces in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Cutting plan is developed in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Prepare materials for cutting
  • Material is selected in accordance with work order and laid out and inspected for flaws
  • Finished side of the materials are identified and positioned on cutting table for marking/pattern lay out
  • Material is marked out/patterns are laid out following work procedures and instructions
       
Element: Cut material
  • Measurements are confirmed and appropriate adjustments to the positioning of fabric are made
  • Tools and equipment are checked for operation
  • Required cutting operations are completed to cut material following work instructions
  • Cut material is inspected for quality and unsatisfactory items are processed in accordance with workplace instructions
  • Cut materials are labelled and despatched to next process in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Conduct sewing operation
  • Items to be sewn are inspected for quality and dimensions
  • Sewing machine, including attachments, as required, is set up in accordance with workplace instructions
  • Machine is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures to maintain required product quality and output
  • Reinforcing/protective measures, fittings/attachments and fixing devices are attached in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Finished items are inspected for quality with unacceptable items being reprocessed in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete work
  • Workplace documentation, including stock usage, is completed and processed following workplace procedures
  • Equipment maintenance and work area clean-up are completed following workplace procedures
  • Waste is collected and bundled 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 material, number and nature of items to be cut and the equipment to be used

1.2

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

1.3

Machines, attachments, tools, materials, work method and sequence are determined

1.4

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

1.5

Equipment, including any supplementary equipment, is identified and checked for safe operation, components and controls

1.6

Scissors and any other cutting equipment are selected for the material to be cut and checked for appropriate sharpness, operation and safe condition

1.7

Materials to be cut and sewn are identified and inspected and problems, including any materials which do not meet the job order requirements, are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Develop cutting plan

2.1

Cutting requirements are identified

2.2

Measurements for item are confirmed, noting locations of high wear/chafing, fittings/attachments and fixing devices

2.3

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

2.4

Cutting plan is developed in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Prepare materials for cutting

3.1

Material is selected in accordance with work order and laid out and inspected for flaws

3.2

Finished side of the materials are identified and positioned on cutting table for marking/pattern lay out

3.3

Material is marked out/patterns are laid out following work procedures and instructions

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 operation

4.3

Required cutting operations are completed to cut material following work instructions

4.4

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

4.5

Cut materials are labelled and despatched to next process in accordance with workplace procedures

5

Conduct sewing operation

5.1

Items to be sewn are inspected for quality and dimensions

5.2

Sewing machine, including attachments, as required, is set up in accordance with workplace instructions

5.3

Machine is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures to maintain required product quality and output

5.4

Reinforcing/protective measures, fittings/attachments and fixing devices are attached in accordance with workplace procedures

5.5

Finished items are inspected for quality with unacceptable items being reprocessed in accordance with workplace procedures

6

Complete work

6.1

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

6.2

Equipment maintenance and work area clean-up are completed following workplace procedures

6.3

Waste is collected and bundled 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

Measure, cut and sew one (1) canvas product and one (1) acrylic product applying binding as an edge finish to a curve and three (3) corners, two metres in length

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

Procedure for reporting damaged or imperfect products or interruption to work flow

Work flow requirements for cutting and sewing process

Operation of work systems and cutting and sewing equipment

Characteristics of the materials used and the application of the finished products

Causes of faults and repair methods

Identification of equipment, processes and procedures

Quality systems and standards

Workplace procedures

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

Prepare for work

1.1

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

1.2

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

1.3

Machines, attachments, tools, materials, work method and sequence are determined

1.4

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

1.5

Equipment, including any supplementary equipment, is identified and checked for safe operation, components and controls

1.6

Scissors and any other cutting equipment are selected for the material to be cut and checked for appropriate sharpness, operation and safe condition

1.7

Materials to be cut and sewn are identified and inspected and problems, including any materials which do not meet the job order requirements, are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Develop cutting plan

2.1

Cutting requirements are identified

2.2

Measurements for item are confirmed, noting locations of high wear/chafing, fittings/attachments and fixing devices

2.3

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

2.4

Cutting plan is developed in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Prepare materials for cutting

3.1

Material is selected in accordance with work order and laid out and inspected for flaws

3.2

Finished side of the materials are identified and positioned on cutting table for marking/pattern lay out

3.3

Material is marked out/patterns are laid out following work procedures and instructions

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 operation

4.3

Required cutting operations are completed to cut material following work instructions

4.4

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

4.5

Cut materials are labelled and despatched to next process in accordance with workplace procedures

5

Conduct sewing operation

5.1

Items to be sewn are inspected for quality and dimensions

5.2

Sewing machine, including attachments, as required, is set up in accordance with workplace instructions

5.3

Machine is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures to maintain required product quality and output

5.4

Reinforcing/protective measures, fittings/attachments and fixing devices are attached in accordance with workplace procedures

5.5

Finished items are inspected for quality with unacceptable items being reprocessed in accordance with workplace procedures

6

Complete work

6.1

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

6.2

Equipment maintenance and work area clean-up are completed following workplace procedures

6.3

Waste is collected and bundled 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

Fittings/attachments and fixing devices include:

clips

press studs

buckles

eyelets

shackles

zips

reinforcing patches

straps

Tools and equipment include:

measuring tape

scissors

cutting blades

knives and thread

Machines include:

overlocker

flatbed

walking foot

Materials may include:

cloths

canvases

acrylics

carpets

foam-backed fusion bonded

needle punched materials

thread

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 material, number and nature of items to be cut and the equipment to be used 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 
Machines, attachments, tools, materials, work method and sequence are determined 
Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants 
Equipment, including any supplementary equipment, is identified and checked for safe operation, components and controls 
Scissors and any other cutting equipment are selected for the material to be cut and checked for appropriate sharpness, operation and safe condition 
Materials to be cut and sewn are identified and inspected and problems, including any materials which do not meet the job order requirements, are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures 
Cutting requirements are identified 
Measurements for item are confirmed, noting locations of high wear/chafing, fittings/attachments and fixing devices 
If appropriate, cutting list is developed using appropriate format, abbreviations and terminology for cut sizes, and number of pieces in accordance with workplace procedures 
Cutting plan is developed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Material is selected in accordance with work order and laid out and inspected for flaws 
Finished side of the materials are identified and positioned on cutting table for marking/pattern lay out 
Material is marked out/patterns are laid out following work procedures and instructions 
Measurements are confirmed and appropriate adjustments to the positioning of fabric are made 
Tools and equipment are checked for operation 
Required cutting operations are completed to cut material following work instructions 
Cut material is inspected for quality and unsatisfactory items are processed in accordance with workplace instructions 
Cut materials are labelled and despatched to next process in accordance with workplace procedures 
Items to be sewn are inspected for quality and dimensions 
Sewing machine, including attachments, as required, is set up in accordance with workplace instructions 
Machine is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures to maintain required product quality and output 
Reinforcing/protective measures, fittings/attachments and fixing devices are attached in accordance with workplace procedures 
Finished items are inspected for quality with unacceptable items being reprocessed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Workplace documentation, including stock usage, is completed and processed following workplace procedures 
Equipment maintenance and work area clean-up are completed following workplace procedures 
Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/re-use as required by workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSFUP3013 - Cut and sew canvas and acrylics
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