Elements and Performance Criteria

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 requirements may include OHS legislation, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and safe operating procedures
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the finishing of upholstered furniture
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Finishing techniques
Finishing techniques may be:
decorative techniques which include, but are not limited to:
braiding
gimping
close and open studding
single and double piping and banding
concealed techniques which include, but are not limited to:
straight edge
shark's teeth
hand sewing techniques, which may be used in both decorative and concealed finishing. These include, but are not limited to:
flange cord
cord and ruching
the closure of items such as cushions
external backs of upholstered furnishings
Tools and equipment may include:
a range of needles and threads
tack hammers
hammers and hot melt glue gun
Materials to be used in finishing items may include but are not limited to:
fabrics
leather
upholstery nails
gimping
metal trim
piping and vinyl
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices. It may include:
safety glasses/goggles,
hair nets,
ear muffs/plugs,
gloves
footwear and protective clothing
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the setting and operation of machinery and use of tools and equipment
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

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
Apply safe handling practices for equipment, products and materials
Identify materials used and any special sewing requirements for the materials to be sewn
Interpret work order, copy samples and locate and apply relevant information
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:
hand sew at least two different items of upholstered furniture using differing sewing techniques, such as cushion mouth and outback
apply two other finishing techniques to items of upholstered furniture, one concealed and one decorative
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications
Appropriate sewing equipment, hardware, fabrics, work order, workplace information including work procedures.

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.