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Manufacture and fit loose covers

Manufacture and fit loose covers

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP3021
State Code
OEM34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030115 - Furniture Upholstery And Renovation
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
48
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a pattern to meet a loose cover requirement, cut from that pattern, and make and fit the loose cover to an item of upholstered furniture.Upholstery workers with this competency follow established procedures, using discretion, judgement and problem-solving to identify and resolve potential issues. They recognise dependencies and use cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for task
  • 1.1 Determine task requirements, including design, fabrics, accessories and finish specifications, from work documentation or spoken instructions
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Determine materials, work method and sequence to meet task requirements
  • 1.4 Select and prepare suitable work area and clear it of contaminants
  • 1.5 Select equipment and tools to meet task requirements and check they are safe and functional
2. Develop patterns
  • 2.1 Develop 3D templates from surface of existing furniture without undue distortion
  • 2.2 Mark out and cut out component shapes using appropriate technique for material
  • 2.3 Produce standard 2D patterns in accordance with specifications and to accepted standards and construction tolerances
  • 2.4 Review patterns against client specifications and task requirements
  • 2.5 Consult and clarify requirements with client
3. Select and cut fabric
  • 3.1 Select and inspect fabrics in accordance with task requirements and lay out smooth and square
  • 3.2 Identify nap/pile, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of materials
  • 3.3 Square up fabrics to edges or guide markings on cutting table to ensure optimal cutting
  • 3.4 Lay out patterns using registration points on pattern and other instructions to match required fabric pattern and minimising fabric waste
  • 3.5 Cut fabric and inspect cut components in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Sew panels
  • 4.1 Identify and follow sewing machine set-up requirements and make required adjustments
  • 4.2 Ensure machine sewing maintains required product quality and outputs
  • 4.3 Check finished loose covers for required quality and reprocess as required in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Fit and finish cover
  • 5.1 Apply loose cover to upholstered furniture and check for fit
  • 5.2 Apply required decorative accessories
  • 5.3 Make required adjustments to ensure fit meets quality standards and specifications
6. Complete task
  • 6.1 Check, clean and store equipment and any unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults and inform appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.3 Clean work area, safely dispose of waste and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
  • 6.4 Complete required workplace records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI673 MSFUP3007 Manufacture and fit loose covers Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIK1 MSF30722 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification