Unit of competency Outline
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Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques
Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFUP3002B
LMFUP3002B
State Code
W8812
W8812
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/09/2008
Field of Education
030115 - Furniture Upholstery And Renovation
Original Release Date
25/09/2008
Nominal Hours
48
Description
This unit covers the competency to fit and apply plain and patterned materials as the final covering to upholstered furniture using basic techniques.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1. Specifications concerning design, fabrics, accessories and finish 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. Materials, 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. Furniture frames/foundations are checked for quality of construction, contaminants and appropriateness to specifications, and modified and/or repaired in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.7. Material panels are checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency
- 1.8. Trims are selected and checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency
2. Fit and apply fabric
- 2.1. Work pieces are laid out in sequence according to specifications, construction process and workplace procedures
- 2.2. Materials are applied to furniture in accordance with enterprise and industry standards
- 2.3. Material is secured to the foundation, using appropriate fixing processes
- 2.4. Finish of applied material is checked against quality standards
- 2.5. Work pieces are laid out in sequence according to specifications and workplace procedures
3. Fit and apply fabric and trim
- 3.1. Trims are applied consistent with specifications and workplace procedures
- 3.2. Trims are checked against quality standards and reprocessed if required, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.3. Final adjustments are made to ensure finish meets required quality standards
4. Complete work
- 4.1. Finished product is packaged, protected and stored, as required, consistent with workplace procedures
- 4.2. Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with procedures
- 4.3. Waste and scrap are collected for disposal/recycling in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.4. Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceability and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.5. Equipment is maintained and work area is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Unit context
Workplace health and safety includes OHS legislation, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes and safe operating procedures
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the application of covers to furniture foundations
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, relevant health regulations, environmental legislation, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Final cover materials include but are not limited to:
plain and patterned fabrics
vinyl and velvet
Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:
sewing machine
needles
scissors
staple gun
hammer
tack hammer and glue gun
Materials to be machined may include but are not limited to:
plain and patterned fabric
vinyl and velvet
Other materials may include:
piping
double piping
cords
gimp
glues
staples
buttons
tacks
tingles and antique nails
Material application requirements
Material applications are to ensure that patterns, naps/pile, sheens, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are positioned appropriate to the design, the smooth and consistent finish of the material over the furniture foundation, and weaving lines are straight and square to each other
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures. It may include:
safety glasses/goggles
hair nets
ear muffs/plugs
gloves
footwear and protective clothing
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operations of tools
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
Customer/client requirements
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Unit context
Workplace health and safety includes OHS legislation, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes and safe operating procedures
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the application of covers to furniture foundations
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, relevant health regulations, environmental legislation, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Final cover materials include but are not limited to:
plain and patterned fabrics
vinyl and velvet
Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:
sewing machine
needles
scissors
staple gun
hammer
tack hammer and glue gun
Materials to be machined may include but are not limited to:
plain and patterned fabric
vinyl and velvet
Other materials may include:
piping
double piping
cords
gimp
glues
staples
buttons
tacks
tingles and antique nails
Material application requirements
Material applications are to ensure that patterns, naps/pile, sheens, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are positioned appropriate to the design, the smooth and consistent finish of the material over the furniture foundation, and weaving lines are straight and square to each other
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise practices and procedures. It may include:
safety glasses/goggles
hair nets
ear muffs/plugs
gloves
footwear and protective clothing
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operations of tools
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
Customer/client requirements
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Identify and select materials used and any special handling requirements for those materials
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
As a minimum:
fit and apply a patterned fabric cover to a drop in seat
fit and apply a cover in a plain material other than fabric for a seat, back and arms of a chair
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource implications
Appropriate tools and equipment, cover materials, trims, furniture frames and foundations, fixing materials and tools, work order, workplace information including work procedures and/or equipment instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency which together form a part of the job role.
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Identify and select materials used and any special handling requirements for those materials
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
As a minimum:
fit and apply a patterned fabric cover to a drop in seat
fit and apply a cover in a plain material other than fabric for a seat, back and arms of a chair
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource implications
Appropriate tools and equipment, cover materials, trims, furniture frames and foundations, fixing materials and tools, work order, workplace information including work procedures and/or equipment instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency which together form a part of the job role.
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W0407 | LMFUP3002A | Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI668 | MSFUP3002 | Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W035 | LMF30702 | Certificate III in Mattress and Base Making | Qualification |
| W038 | LMF31002 | Certificate III in Upholstery | Qualification |
| W028 | LMF20802 | Certificate II in Upholstery | Qualification |