Develop cutting plan and cut multiple layer upholstery fabric

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 MSFUP3009, 'Develop cutting plan and cut multiple layer upholstery fabric'.
Google Links
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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

Specifications, patterns and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify required fabrics, number and nature of items to be cut and required equipment

1.2

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

1.3

Fabrics, 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 for the fabrics to be cut and checked for safe operation

1.6

Fabric is selected and checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

Scissors and any other cutting equipment are checked prior to use for appropriate sharpness, set operation and safe condition

2

Develop cutting list and cutting plan

2.1

Cutting requirements, including bias or other instructions, are noted

2.2

Measurements for upholstered items are taken and listed

2.3

Cutting list is developed using appropriate format, abbreviations and terminology for cut sizes, names and number of pieces in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Cutting plan to ensure fabric is laid correctly to indicate run for each panel, the dimensions for each component part and to minimise fabric waste is developed in accordance with workplace procedures, noting if fabric is railroaded

3

Prepare materials for cutting

3.1

Fabrics are selected in accordance with work order and laid out and inspected for flaws and appropriate finish

3.2

Nap/pile direction, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are identified

3.3

Fabrics are squared up to the edges or guide markings on the cutting table

3.4

Patterns are laid out following work procedures and instructions using registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required fabric pattern

4

Cut material

4.1

Measurements are confirmed and appropriate adjustments to the positioning of fabric are made

4.2

Tools and equipment are checked for correct operation

4.3

Required cutting operations are completed to cut out fabrics following work instructions

4.4

Cut fabric is inspected for quality and unsatisfactory items are processed in accordance with workplace instructions

4.5

Fabrics are folded, wrapped using appropriate protective covers and care label information attached prior to despatch to next process following workplace procedures

5

Complete work

5.1

Unused materials are stored, as required

5.2

Workplace required documentation, including stock usage, is completed and processed following procedures

5.3

Work area is cleaned and damaged tools and equipment tagged, as required

5.4

Waste is collected for recycling/re-use as required by workplace procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSFUP3009 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSF30713 - Certificate III in Upholstery