Application
This unit of competency covers sewing upholstery final cover materials using simple sewing machines and techniques.
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 | Prepare for work | 1.1 | Job requirements are identified from work instructions | |
1.2 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed | |||
1.3 | Machines, materials, work method and sequence are determined | |||
1.4 | Equipment, including any supplementary equipment, is identified and checked for safe operation, components and controls | |||
1.5 | Materials are identified and inspected and problems, including any materials or part constructed products which do not meet the job order requirements, are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
1.6 | Work pieces are laid out in sequence in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures | |||
2 | Control sewing operation | 2.1 | Sewing machine, including attachments, is set up and adjusted for the work requirements | |
2.2 | Machine is operated to maintain required product quality and outputs | |||
2.3 | Finished products are checked for required quality, repaired, and moved to the next process | |||
3 | Complete work | 3.1 | Completed work is directed to the next operation in accordance with workplace procedures | |
3.2 | Documentation, including production and/or stock records and/or packing slips, are completed in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
3.3 | Material which is able to be re-used is collected and stored, and waste and scrap are removed in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
3.4 | Equipment is maintained and work area is cleaned following 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
As a minimum:
join final cover materials for fitting to two (2) items of upholstered furniture
sew piping for an item of upholstered furniture
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
Procedure for reporting damaged or imperfect products or interruption to work flow
Work flow requirements for sewing process
Operation of work systems and sewing equipment
Characteristics of materials used and finished products
Causes of faults and repair methods
Identification of equipment, processes and procedures
Quality systems and standards
Workplace procedures
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 sewing machines, work orders, operating procedures, materials and threads.
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 discretion, judgement and problem solving |
Basic sewing includes: | operating and adjusting a simple sewing machine (straight and walking foot sewing machines) to join two or more pieces of upholstery fabric together |
Job requirements include: | materials threads additional work features shape and any special requirements for the item and any required workplace documentation to be competed |
Machines include: | flat bed walking foot overlocker |
Sewing machine set-up and adjustments include: | threading machine and winding bobbin setting required tensions selecting required machine settings lubricating and adjusting the machine testing operations for work order requirements |
Materials include: | fabrics vinyl and canvas |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices: safety glasses/goggle hair nets ear muffs/plugs gloves footwear and protective clothing |
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