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 scope
Contemporary foundations are applied to contemporary upholstered furniture. Normally this is part of a production process and includes mass-produced items.
Contemporary foundations may include but are not limited to:
elastic webbing
nylon webbing
no-sag springs
conical springs
pulma flex
plastic and styrene edging
foam and polyester fibre
Unit context
OHS requirements include legislation, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes and safe operating procedures
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the application of upholstered components to furniture items
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:
scissors
upholstery hammer
nail gun
staple gun
pincers
long-nose pliers and tape measures
Materials to be applied may include, but are not limited to:
elastic webbing
nylon webbing
coil springs
spiral springs
no-sag springs
pulma flex
plastic and styrene edging
foam
hessian and polyester fibre
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices for overhead lifting. It may include:
safety glasses/goggle
hair nets
ear muffs/plugs
gloves
footwear and protective clothing
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools
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
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Operate equipment associated with the preparation and application of furniture foundations
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, using contemporary foundation items (such as interlaced elastic webbing, no-sag springs and foam), assemble contemporary foundations for three items of furniture, one being a chair, requiring seat, back and arms
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications
Furniture frames and contemporary fittings such as webbing stock, no-sag springs, padding materials, tools and equipment, work order and 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 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.