Application
This unit of competency covers using hand and power tools in applications relating to the upholstery sector of the furnishing industry.
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 hand and power tools | 1.1 | Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified | |
1.2 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work | |||
1.3 | Sources of, and access to, power supply are recognised | |||
2 | Select and use hand tools | 2.1 | Hand tools selected are consistent with needs of the job | |
2.2 | Selected hand tools are checked for serviceability and safety and any faults reported to supervisor in accordance with enterprise procedures | |||
2.3 | Equipment is selected to hold or support material for hand tools application where applicable | |||
2.4 | Material is located and held in position for hand tool application | |||
2.5 | Hand tools are safely and effectively used according to their intended use | |||
2.6 | Hand tools are safely located when not in immediate use | |||
3 | Select and use power tools | 3.1 | Power tools are selected consistent with needs of the job in accordance with conventional work practice | |
3.2 | Power tools are visually checked for serviceability/safety in accordance with WHS requirements and any faults reported to supervisor in accordance with enterprise procedures | |||
3.3 | Equipment is selected to hold or support materials for power tool application as applicable | |||
3.4 | Material is located and held in position for power tool application as applicable | |||
3.5 | Power tools are safely and effectively used in application processes | |||
3.6 | Power tools are switched off and positioned safely when not in use | |||
4 | Clean up work area and tools | 4.1 | All tools are cleaned, maintained and stored | |
4.2 | Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored | |||
4.3 | Documentation is completed in accordance with enterprise 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
Identify each of the upholstery sector hand and power tools in the Range of Conditions and indicate their applications and limitations
Effectively and safely use the tools in their appropriate role in the workplace environment and maintain and safely store them
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
Types, characteristics, uses, limitations and maintenance requirements of hand tools commonly used in furniture upholstery production
Types, characteristics, uses, limitations and maintenance requirements of power tools commonly used in furniture upholstery production
Workplace safety requirements and WHS legislation
Work flow within the workplace
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 furniture upholstery sector hand and power tools and materials.
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 skill, accuracy and dexterity in the application of tools to work tasks |
Hand tools for furniture upholstery include: | shears/scissors tape measure rulers staple remover pincers side cutters pliers hammer screwdrivers and magnetic tack hammer |
button press and cutters knife (retractable blade) needles (bag) buttoning regulator drills web strainer ripping chisel web pliers bolt cutters rotating hole punch saws hand planes files and rasps sockets adjustable spanners vices clamps wood chisels nail punch wire bender seam stretcher pipe/tube bender stud press pop rivet gun no-sag spring benders (for shapes and ends) hand ventilation setter foam slicer white rubber mallet no-sag guillotine soft tipped mallet stuffing iron tack remover cross pane hammer and tin snips | |
Power and pneumatic tools include: | spray adhesive system staple gun drills and screwdrivers fabric cutter nail gun hot melt glue gun buttoning machine circular saw drop saw band saw silicone cartridge gun drill press grinder hot knife electric iron lacquer spray gun knife fabric cutters (circular and straight) electric/pneumatic foam cutter planers and sanders |
Fault reporting includes: | verbal or written reporting in conformance with workplace procedures |
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
Upholstery