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MSFSF1001
Produce basic soft furnishing accessories

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers producing basic soft furnishing accessories, such as basic cushions and other decorative items, following the requirements of patterns.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify work requirements

1.1

Job requirements are identified from work instructions and patterns

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.3

Pattern is interpreted to determine tool, equipment and material requirements

1.4

Instructions for sequencing of work and particular measurements or adjustments are interpreted

1.5

Work sequence is planned, including quality checkpoints

2

Prepare for work

2.1

Suitable work area is selected for the tasks

2.2

Materials are selected to match customer requirements, suitability for the purpose and work instructions

2.3

Potential hazards are identified from observation of the tools, equipment, materials and workplace reference material

2.4

Required tools, equipment and materials are collected in the work area

3

Complete production

3.1

Soft furnishing accessories are produced following work instructions

3.2

Work is checked against patterns and worksheets at the identified checkpoints

3.3

Non-conformity with the required quality standards is rectified

4

Finalise operations

4.1

Completed work is checked against required quality standards

4.2

Documentation is completed following workplace procedures

4.3

Work area is cleaned, and tools and equipment are returned to storage

4.4

Unused materials are returned to storage and waste and scrap are dealt with following workplace procedures

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify work requirements

1.1

Job requirements are identified from work instructions and patterns

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.3

Pattern is interpreted to determine tool, equipment and material requirements

1.4

Instructions for sequencing of work and particular measurements or adjustments are interpreted

1.5

Work sequence is planned, including quality checkpoints

2

Prepare for work

2.1

Suitable work area is selected for the tasks

2.2

Materials are selected to match customer requirements, suitability for the purpose and work instructions

2.3

Potential hazards are identified from observation of the tools, equipment, materials and workplace reference material

2.4

Required tools, equipment and materials are collected in the work area

3

Complete production

3.1

Soft furnishing accessories are produced following work instructions

3.2

Work is checked against patterns and worksheets at the identified checkpoints

3.3

Non-conformity with the required quality standards is rectified

4

Finalise operations

4.1

Completed work is checked against required quality standards

4.2

Documentation is completed following workplace procedures

4.3

Work area is cleaned, and tools and equipment are returned to storage

4.4

Unused materials are returned to storage and waste and scrap are dealt with following workplace procedures

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

Soft furnishing accessories include:

basic cushions

bolsters

soft tableware and slip-on covers

Tools and equipment include:

measuring and calculating equipment:

tapes

rulers

calculators

computers

fabric and general cutting and sewing tools:

scissors

saws

drills

staplers

sewing machines

hemming machines

overlockers

glue guns

Materials include:

plain and patterned fabric

velvet

vinyl

piping cords

wadding

foam

zips and fasteners

Pattern interpretation includes:

the determination of type of material specified, required tools and equipment for the task, number and type of soft furnishing accessories to be produced, and quality requirements

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Job requirements are identified from work instructions and patterns 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 
Pattern is interpreted to determine tool, equipment and material requirements 
Instructions for sequencing of work and particular measurements or adjustments are interpreted 
Work sequence is planned, including quality checkpoints 
Suitable work area is selected for the tasks 
Materials are selected to match customer requirements, suitability for the purpose and work instructions 
Potential hazards are identified from observation of the tools, equipment, materials and workplace reference material 
Required tools, equipment and materials are collected in the work area 
Soft furnishing accessories are produced following work instructions 
Work is checked against patterns and worksheets at the identified checkpoints 
Non-conformity with the required quality standards is rectified 
Completed work is checked against required quality standards 
Documentation is completed following workplace procedures 
Work area is cleaned, and tools and equipment are returned to storage 
Unused materials are returned to storage and waste and scrap are dealt with following workplace procedures 

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