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 | Pattern is interpreted to determine work specifications |
| | 1.3 | Instructions for sequencing of work and particular measurements or adjustments are interpreted |
| | 1.4 | Work sequence is planned, including quality checkpoints |
2 | Prepare for work | 2.1 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work |
| | 2.2 | Suitable work area is selected for the tasks |
| | 2.3 | Materials are selected to match customer requirements, suitability for the purpose and the work instructions |
| | 2.4 | Potential hazards are identified from observation of the tools, equipment, materials and workplace reference material |
| | 2.5 | Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition |
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 enterprise quality standards is rectified |
4 | Finalise operations | 4.1 | Completed work is checked against required quality standard |
| | 4.2 | Documentation or reporting is completed following workplace procedures |
| | 4.3 | Work area is cleaned, 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 |
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Identify materials used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Produce at least three (3) different types of soft furniture accessories, which are to include one (1) padded, piped and shaped tie back, one (1) piped cushion and one (1) bolster
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures
Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity
Types, characteristics and production requirements for soft furnishing accessories
Process for the interpretation of patterns
Features and use of relevant equipment, processes and procedures
Work flow in relation to soft furnishing accessory production
Assessors must:
hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors
have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Access is required to patterns, materials and work orders.