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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
MSFUP3002
State Code
WI668
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
030115 - Furniture Upholstery And Renovation
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
48
Description
This unit of competency covers fitting and applying plain and patterned materials as the final covering to upholstered furniture using basic techniques.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 concerning design, fabrics, accessories and finish are confirmed with designer/customer/client, as required
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) 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
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8812 LMFUP3002B Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEM25 MSFUP3016 Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J735 MSF30713 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification