Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to work orders basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications coordination of work with work supervisor other workers and customers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the work area and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate material requirements

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate sewing problems avoid reworking and wastage

use the limited workplace technology related to the finishing of upholstered furniture

Required knowledge

work requirements including workplace standards

identification of techniques and procedures for the finishing processes

fabric types common faults and inspection procedures

methods to be used with different fabric types

design features of the upholstered items in relation to the finishing techniques to be used

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

Apply safe handling practices for equipment products and materials

Identify materials used and any special sewing requirements for the materials to be sewn

Interpret work order copy samples and locate and apply relevant information

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

hand sew at least two different items of upholstered furniture using differing sewing techniques such as cushion mouth and outback

apply two other finishing techniques to items of upholstered furniture one concealed and one decorative

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications

Appropriate sewing equipment hardware fabrics work order workplace information including work 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 together 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

Unit context

Finishing techniques

Tools and equipment may include:

Materials to be used in finishing items may include but are not limited to:

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures