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Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture

Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP2009
State Code
OEL02
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 construct upholstery foundations using modern methods. Workers with this competency complete routine tasks in the upholstery sector.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 from work documentation
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety procedures
  • 1.3 Identify attaching methods and determine fitting sequence to meet task requirements
  • 1.4 Select and prepare work area to meet task requirements
  • 1.5 Select tools and hardware to meet task requirements and check they are safe and functional
  • 1.6 Select required foundation components
2. Attach foundation
  • 2.1 Measure required mounting points and mark on frame
  • 2.2 Position contemporary foundation and use appropriate fasteners to secure it to item
  • 2.3 Inspect foundation for fit, finish and quality, and tag those requiring reworking or refitting for further reprocessing or recycling or disposal in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Monitor process and note conditions that may affect quality standards in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Report variations to normal activities in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Implement authorised changes to standard operating and procedures and task requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Complete task
  • 3.1 Check, clean and store equipment and any unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults and inform appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Clean work area, safely dispose of waste and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
  • 3.4 Complete required workplace records in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI663 MSFUP2003 Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIJ6 MSF20122 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
BIK1 MSF30722 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification