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Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric

Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP2005
State Code
WI665
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030115 - Furniture Upholstery And Renovation
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency covers developing a cutting plan, measuring out and cutting single layer upholstery fabrics.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop cutting plan
  • 1.1 Required fabrics, number of items to be cut and required equipment are identified
  • 1.2 Fabric sizes to be cut are identified from work order plus any required allowances
  • 1.3 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.4 Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants
  • 1.5 Work sequence is planned
2 Prepare materials for cutting
  • 2.1 Suitable scissors, cutting machines, knives and/or blades are selected and checked prior to use for appropriate sharpness, set, operation and safe condition
  • 2.2 Fabrics are selected in accordance with work order and laid out smooth and square
  • 2.3 Fabrics are inspected for flaws and appropriate finish
  • 2.4 Nap/pile direction, pattern matches and face of the materials are identified
  • 2.5 Tools and equipment are checked for operation
  • 2.6 Fabric is measured and marked, including registration points, in accordance with workplace practices
  • 2.7 Cutting plan is developed in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Cut fabric
  • 3.1 Fabric is cut in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Problems are notified following workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Cut item is inspected against work requirement with unsatisfactory items being reprocessed in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Cutting is completed with cut out materials top edge marked, wrapped, identified/labelled, handled and stored as required by workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Workplace required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Unused fabric and waste are collected for recycling/re-use in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Tools and equipment are maintained and work area is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8809 LMFUP2005B Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEK46 MSFUP2011 Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
J735 MSF30713 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification