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Assemble springs for mattresses

Assemble springs for mattresses

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFMB2004
State Code
WI575
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
030115 - Furniture Upholstery And Renovation
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers assembling springs for mattresses and bases. It involves determining the number of springs for size of mattress, type of springs for the application, layout of springs and appropriate assembly procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan work operations
  • 1.1 Specifications for assembly of springs are confirmed, including the number of springs for size of mattress, type of springs for the application, layout of springs and assembly procedures
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Suitable work area is selected, tidied and cleared of any contaminants
  • 1.4 Appropriate equipment and tools are selected and checked for the required fitting and assembly process
  • 1.5 Specifications for assembly of springs are confirmed
2 Operate machinery to assemble spring units
  • 2.1 Machine is checked for safe and effective operation
  • 2.2 Machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machine and tool manufacturer instructions
  • 2.3 Machine start-up procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • 2.4 Machine is operated in accordance with its designated capacity and purpose, tooling requirements and to manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.5 Springs are machine joined in accordance with manufacturer instructions, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures
  • 2.6 Machine operation is monitored to ensure springs are assembled to job specifications and quality requirements
  • 2.7 Problems with the required work and/or operation of the machine are identified and reported to the appropriate person
3 Clean up work area and maintain equipment
  • 3.1 Items that do not meet quality requirements are recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Materials that can be re-used are collected and stored
  • 3.3 Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Equipment and tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8702 LMFMB3001B Assemble springs for mattresses Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification