Application
This unit of competency covers assembling springs for mattresses and bases. It involves determining the number of springs for size of mattress, type of springs for the application, layout of springs and appropriate assembly procedures.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Plan work operations | 1.1 | Specifications for assembly of springs are confirmed, including the number of springs for size of mattress, type of springs for the application, layout of springs and assembly procedures |
1.2 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work | ||
1.3 | Suitable work area is selected, tidied and cleared of any contaminants | ||
1.4 | Appropriate equipment and tools are selected and checked for the required fitting and assembly process | ||
1.5 | Specifications for assembly of springs are confirmed | ||
2 | Operate machinery to assemble spring units | 2.1 | Machine is checked for safe and effective operation |
2.2 | Machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machine and tool manufacturer instructions | ||
2.3 | Machine start-up procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions | ||
2.4 | Machine is operated in accordance with its designated capacity and purpose, tooling requirements and to manufacturer recommendations | ||
2.5 | Springs are machine joined in accordance with manufacturer instructions, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures | ||
2.6 | Machine operation is monitored to ensure springs are assembled to job specifications and quality requirements | ||
2.7 | Problems with the required work and/or operation of the machine are identified and reported to the appropriate person | ||
3 | Clean up work area and maintain equipment | 3.1 | Items that do not meet quality requirements are recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures |
3.2 | Materials that can be re-used are collected and stored | ||
3.3 | Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures | ||
3.4 | Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
3.5 | Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
3.6 | Equipment and tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
Evidence of Performance
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
Produce and assemble a spring unit using border wire, stabilising springs and coil springs
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
Evidence of Knowledge
Work requirements, including workplace standards
Spring assembly procedures, common faults and inspection procedures
Spring assembly types and their application
Risks to health from repetitive actions and prevention strategies
Assessment Conditions
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 equipment and tools, springs, work order and equipment instructions.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range Statement
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: | long nose pliers spring coiling machine or spring assembly machine |
Materials include: | coil springs spiral springs border wire stabilising springs grid wire |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
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 |
Sectors
Mattress and Base Making