MSFUP3001
Apply traditional foundations to upholstered furniture


Application

This unit of competency covers applying traditional upholstery foundations to upholstered furniture.

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 operation

1.1

Work order or instructions are used to confirm type of traditional furniture foundations to be applied

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.3

Attaching methods are identified and fitting sequence is determined

1.4

Suitable work area is selected and prepared

1.5

Tools and hardware for the application of the foundation are selected and checked for safe operation

1.6

Traditional foundation components are selected as required

2

Prepare and attach traditional foundation

2.1

Mounting points are measured and marked on the frame, as required

2.2

Traditional foundation is positioned and appropriate fasteners are used to secure it to the item

2.3

Appropriate fasteners are used to secure the traditional foundation, as required

2.4

The applied foundation is inspected for fit, finish and quality with those requiring reworking/refitting being tagged for further reprocessing or recycling/disposal in accordance with workplace practices

2.5

Process is monitored and conditions which may affect quality standards are noted

2.6

Variations to normal activities are reported in accordance workplace procedures

2.7

Authorised changes in standard operating procedures and work order or instructions are implemented

3

Complete work

3.1

Workplace documentation, including stock usage, is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Waste and scrap are removed in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

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

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:

tape measure

web strainer

scissors

upholstery hammer

tack lifter

staple gun

pincers

long-nose pliers

Materials include:

webbing

coil springs

flock

wadding

coconut fibre

bridle

bridle ties

solid timber base

padded frames

hard edge

hessian

calico

lacing twine

mattress twine

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