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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify work requirements

1.1. Job requirements are identified from work instructions and patterns

1.2. OHS requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.3. Pattern is interpreted to determine tool, equipment and material requirements

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

1.5. Work sequence is planned, including quality checkpoints

2. Prepare for work

2.1. Suitable work area is selected for the tasks

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

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

2.4. Required tools, equipment and materials are collected in the work area selected

3. Complete production

3.1. Soft furnishing accessories are produced following work instructions

3.2. Work is checked against patterns and work sheets at the identified checkpoints

3.3. Non-conformity with the required quality standards is rectified

4. Finalise operations

4.1. Completed work is checked against required quality standards

4.2. Documentation 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

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, co-ordination of work with site supervisor and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid back tracking

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using co-operative approaches

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

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate production problems, avoid re-working and wastage

use workplace technology related to the production task, including specified tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

the types, characteristics, uses and limitations of basic soft furnishing materials

the interpretation of patterns

identification of equipment, processes and procedures

workflow in relation to soft furnishing accessory production

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence

Apply safe handling practices for equipment, products and materials

Identify materials used and any special sewing or handling requirements for those materials

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Interpret patterns and work instructions

Produce at least one type of soft furniture accessory

Select and use tools and equipment appropriate to the task

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Report process or materials faults, damaged products or equipment

Resource implications

Patterns, materials, tools and equipment.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.

Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of assessment

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

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Unit context

OHS requirements may include 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 discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the reading and interpreting of patterns, plans and instructions. This may be demonstrated either individually or in a team environment.

Soft furnishing accessories may include:

basic cushions

bolsters

soft tableware and slip-on covers

Tools and equipment may include:

measuring and calculating equipment, including tapes, rulers, calculators, computers

fabric and general cutting and sewing tools, including scissors, saws, drills, staplers, sewing machines, hemming machines, overlockers, glue guns

Materials may include:

plain and patterned fabric

velvet

vinyl

piping cords

wadding

foam

zips and fasteners

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the production of soft furnishing items

Work instructions, including job sheets, patterns, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Pattern interpretation

Pattern interpretation is to result in the determination of type of material specified, required tools and equipment for the task, number and type of soft furnishing accessories to be produced, and quality requirements

Unit sector

Soft Furnishing

This unit contains employability skills.