Cut, sew and fit or fill cushions

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver LMFUP3011B, 'Cut, sew and fit or fill cushions'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Cut, sew and fit or fill cushions' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan work operations

1.1. Specifications concerning design, fabrics, accessories and finish for the cushions are confirmed with designer/customer/client, as required

1.2. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.3. Fabrics, filling medium, work method and sequence are determined

1.4. Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants

1.5. Appropriate equipment and tools are selected and checked for safe operation

1.6. Material and filling medium is selected and checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency in accordance with workplace procedures

2. Cut and sew cushion covers

2.1. Material is laid out on cutting table and nap/pile, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of fabric are identified

2.2. Patterns are laid out using registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required fabric pattern, ensuring maximum use of the fabric

2.3. Fabric is cut and work inspected to ensure accuracy/tolerance in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4. Sewing machine set up requirements and adjustments are identified and followed

2.5. Machine maintains required product quality and output

2.6. Finished cushion covers are checked for required quality and reprocessed if required

3. Fit and fill cushions

3.1. Cushion covers are checked for fit and amount of filling determined for each application

3.2. Cushions are filled to the appropriate size using appropriate methods

3.3. Final sewing of cushion is performed in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4. Completed cushions are inspected for quality and fit with those not conforming to the requirement being reprocessed or disposed of in conformance with workplace practices

4. Complete work

4.1. Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with procedures

4.2. Waste and scrap are collected for disposal/recycling in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3. Machines and tools used are cleaned, inspected for serviceability and stored in accordance with workplace procedures

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

LMFUP3011B appears in the following qualifications:

  • LMF31102 - Certificate III in Production Upholstery
  • LMF31002 - Certificate III in Upholstery