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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for work

1.1. Specifications concerning design, fabrics, accessories and finish are confirmed with designer/customer/client, as required

1.2. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.3. Materials, 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 and checked for safe operation

1.6. Furniture frames/foundations are checked for quality of construction, contaminants and appropriateness to specifications, and modified and/or repaired in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7. Material panels are checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency

1.8. Trims are selected and checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency

2. Fit and apply fabric

2.1. Work pieces are laid out in sequence according to specifications, construction process and workplace procedures

2.2. Materials are applied to furniture in accordance with enterprise and industry standards

2.3. Material is secured to the foundation, using appropriate fixing processes

2.4. Finish of applied material is checked against quality standards

2.5. Work pieces are laid out in sequence according to specifications and workplace procedures

3. Fit and apply fabric and trim

3.1. Trims are applied consistent with specifications and workplace procedures

3.2. Trims are checked against quality standards and reprocessed if required, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3. Final adjustments are made to ensure finish meets required quality standards

4. Complete work

4.1. Finished product is packaged, protected and stored, as required, consistent with workplace procedures

4.2. Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with procedures

4.3. Waste and scrap are collected for disposal/recycling in accordance with workplace procedures

4.4. Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceability and stored in accordance with workplace procedures

4.5. Equipment is maintained and work area is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to hand and power tools, work orders, maintenance systems and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with work supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the work area to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage

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

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

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

use workplace technology related to the application of final cover materials to upholstered furniture

Required knowledge

work requirements, including workplace standards

workflow in relation to applying final material covers to furniture

material types and characteristics, common faults and inspection procedures

types of basic techniques and their application

design features of the finished furnishing items

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

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Identify and select materials used and any special handling requirements for those materials

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

As a minimum:

fit and apply a patterned fabric cover to a drop in seat

fit and apply a cover in a plain material other than fabric for a seat, back and arms of a chair

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications

Appropriate tools and equipment, cover materials, trims, furniture frames and foundations, fixing materials and tools, work order, workplace information including work procedures and/or equipment instructions.

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 may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency which together form a part of the job role.

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

Workplace health and safety includes OHS legislation, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes and safe operating procedures

Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the application of covers to furniture foundations

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

Final cover materials include but are not limited to:

plain and patterned fabrics

vinyl and velvet

Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:

sewing machine

needles

scissors

staple gun

hammer

tack hammer and glue gun

Materials to be machined may include but are not limited to:

plain and patterned fabric

vinyl and velvet

Other materials may include:

piping

double piping

cords

gimp

glues

staples

buttons

tacks

tingles and antique nails

Material application requirements

Material applications are to ensure that patterns, naps/pile, sheens, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are positioned appropriate to the design, the smooth and consistent finish of the material over the furniture foundation, and weaving lines are straight and square to each other

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures. It may include:

safety glasses/goggles

hair nets

ear muffs/plugs

gloves

footwear and protective clothing

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the use and operations of tools

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

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Customer/client requirements

Unit sector

Upholstery

This unit contains employability skills.