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Lay out patterns and cut leather

Lay out patterns and cut leather

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP3004
State Code
WI670
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
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency covers selecting leather hides, laying out patterns and cutting out leather by hand to the required shape or pattern.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Specifications, patterns and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify required colour and quality of materials, number of items to be cut and tools and equipment required
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants
  • 1.4 Pattern pieces are identified to match shapes to final wear characteristics of the furnishing component
  • 1.5 Suitable scissors and/or blades are selected for the leather to be cut
  • 1.6 Scissors and any other tools and equipment are checked prior to use for appropriate sharpness, operation and safe condition
  • 1.7 Hide is selected, spread out and inspected to identify flaws and harder and softer wearing parts
  • 1.8 Direction of natural markings and finished side of the leather are identified
2 Lay out pattern
  • 2.1 Patterns are laid out following workplace procedures and instructions using low wear parts of the hide on the less heavily used furniture components
  • 2.2 Patterns are laid out to maximise use of the hide for the furniture design
  • 2.3 Any registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required pattern components are marked
  • 2.4 Any required measurements are made and appropriate adjustments made
3 Cut leather
  • 3.1 Required cutting operations are completed with cut-out leather components identified in accordance with work instructions and procedures
  • 3.2 Cut work is inspected, any faults identified and appropriate action taken in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure cut pieces meet the required quality standards
  • 3.3 The performance of the cutting equipment is regularly checked for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from the inspection of cut pieces
  • 3.4 Where required, cut out components are wrapped using appropriate protective covers and care label information is attached
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Unused materials are stored as required
  • 4.2 Cut components are folded, protected and despatched to next process following workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Work area is cleaned and damaged tools tagged, as required
  • 4.4 Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/reuse, as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8814 LMFUP3004B Lay out patterns and cut leather Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEK49 MSFUP3018 Lay out patterns and cut leather Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J735 MSF30713 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification