Application
This unit of competency covers cutting, preparing and assembling timber components, attaching padding, fabric and trims to pelmets and where necessary, packaging, labelling and storing products.
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 | Identify pelmet and padding materials to be used | 1.1 | Type of pelmet to be padded is identified |
1.2 | Components of the pelmet requiring padding and specifications for the work are identified from work instructions | ||
1.3 | Quality and quantity requirements are identified | ||
2 | Prepare for work | 2.1 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work |
2.2 | Required tools and materials to complete the work are sourced, collected and checked for suitability | ||
2.3 | Fixing devices or adhesives are selected in accordance with specifications or type of padding and headboard | ||
2.4 | Required personal protection equipment is located | ||
2.5 | Work is planned to conform to quality requirements, minimise time, and economically use materials | ||
2.6 | Procedures are identified for checking the quality of the work | ||
3 | Cut timber and pad pelmet | 3.1 | Timber components are measured and cut to required specifications |
3.2 | Padding and other materials are laid out, and components are assembled and attached using appropriate fastenings, tools and equipment | ||
3.3 | Tools and equipment are operated in compliance with workplace procedures and WHS requirements | ||
3.4 | Work is monitored to ensure quality of product, including correct finish, operation of any moving parts, and number and fitting of fasteners/brackets | ||
3.5 | Problems occurring during work operations are identified and reported following workplace procedures | ||
3.6 | Waste quantities are minimised, and re-usable materials are collected and stored following workplace procedures | ||
3.7 | Routine maintenance of tools and equipment is carried out according to workplace and manufacturer instructions | ||
3.8 | Waste is removed and work area is cleaned following workplace procedures | ||
4 | Prepare pelmet for next process | 4.1 | Completed pelmets are packaged following work requirements |
4.2 | The package is secured, labelled and stored according to workplace procedures | ||
4.3 | Appropriate documentation is completed | ||
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
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information to select and make up appropriate timber frame
Select and attach appropriate padding, fabric and trims and construct at least three (3) different types of padded pelmets
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
Workplace standards and procedures related to the making up of padded pelmets
Identification of equipment, materials, processes and procedures
Operation of tools and equipment used in the padding process
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 pelmets, padding materials and appropriate quality specifications.
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: | tapes rulers calculators computers scissors staplers sewing machines hammers staple guns jig saws drop saws |
Materials to be used include: | curtain fabric timber adhesives and padding material |
Padding materials include: | padding fabric linings and trims |
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
Soft Furnishing