Application
This unit of competency covers laying out patterns and cutting fabrics ready for construction of mattresses and bases. It includes cutting single or multi-layer fabrics by hand or an automatic method according to specifications and pattern, and applies to fabrics where matching involves naps, direction of pattern and pattern repeats.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | |||
1 | Plan work operations | 1.1 | Specification sizes are read and interpreted to identify required fabrics, number of items to be cut and required equipment | |
1.2 | Cutting requirements or other instructions are noted and required guides on the cutting table are identified | |||
1.3 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work | |||
1.4 | Suitable work area is selected, tidied and cleaned of any contaminants | |||
1.5 | Appropriate equipment and tools are selected for the fabrics and type of materials | |||
1.6 | Scissors and any other cutting equipment appropriate for the fabric are selected and checked prior to use for sharpness, set operation and safe condition | |||
2 | Prepare materials for cutting | 2.1 | Fabrics are selected to suit application, and inspected for flaws and appropriate finish | |
2.2 | Naps, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are identified | |||
2.3 | Fabrics are laid out smooth and square ready for cutting | |||
2.4 | Patterns are laid out following work procedures and instructions using location marks on the pattern and other instructions to match specifications | |||
2.5 | Measurements are made and appropriate adjustments made | |||
2.6 | Tools and equipment are checked for operation | |||
3 | Complete cutting operations | 3.1 | Required cutting operations are completed to cut out materials following work instructions | |
3.2 | Cut fabrics are folded, protected and despatched to next process following workplace procedures | |||
3.3 | Unused materials are stored as required | |||
3.4 | Workplace required documentation is completed and stored following appropriate procedures | |||
3.5 | Work area is cleaned and damaged tools tagged as required | |||
3.6 | Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/re-use as required | |||
3.7 | Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and returned to storage area |
Evidence of Performance
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
Identify materials used and any special cutting requirements, and measure accurately and cut fabrics to required size and accuracy covering at least three (3) different fabric types or pattern styles
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
Evidence of Knowledge
Fabric types, common faults and inspection procedures
Design features of finished mattress and/or base items related to laying out patterns and cutting fabrics
Work requirements, including workplace standards
Risks to health from repetitive actions and prevention strategies
Assessment Conditions
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 appropriate fabric cutters, scissors and tools, fabrics, work procedures and equipment instructions.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range Statement
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 |
Tools and equipment include: | scissors cutting blades fabric cutter |
Materials to be cut include: | plain fabric patterned fabric |
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 |
Sectors
Mattress and Base Making