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Make a simple upholstery product

Make a simple upholstery product

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFP2008
State Code
BAX66
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030115 - Furniture Upholstery And Renovation
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit specifies the competency required to make simple upholstery products by hand and power tool operations.It is designed for use in a pre-employment skills introduction program and is suitable for use in institutional-based vocational programs. Skills development will take place under direct supervision.This unit is not to be used in a traineeship or apprenticeship training program or associated qualifications. It is only to be used in pre-employment programs and carries no credit towards apprenticeship/trade and other qualification types in manufacturing and furnishings.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements, including product purpose, furniture style and upholstery foundations, from specifications, drawings, designs, project sheets or work instructions
  • 1.2 Identify the workplace, health and safety (WHS) practices and procedures to be used
2 Determine materials required
  • 2.1 Determine material requirements from specifications, project sheets or work instructions
  • 2.2 Determine foam, foundation and frame requirements
3 Plan and prepare for work
  • 3.1 Select and check tools, equipment and materials prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • 3.2 Select and check fabrics and foundations to match the job type
  • 3.3 Select and check frame
4 Make simple upholstery product
  • 4.1 Comply with work, health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 4.2 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with procedures
  • 4.3 Prepare cutting list and cutting plan for all upholstery components
  • 4.4 Check measurements and calculations for accuracy to ensure quality outcomes
  • 4.5 Cut fabric and foam under supervision
  • 4.6 Prepare frame and attach webbing, foam, polyester fibre and fabric using appropriate hand and power tools
  • 4.7 Check finished item against quality requirements
5 Check work area and maintain equipment
  • 5.1 Clean equipment and inspect for serviceable condition and store and report faulty and/or defective equipment in accordance with procedures
  • 5.2 Store or dispose of materials according to procedures
  • 5.3 Clean and maintain work area
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ84 MSFFP2015 Use basic upholstery techniques Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDH7 MSF20516 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways Qualification