Application
This unit of competency covers fitting upholstery components ready to assemble upholstered furniture.
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 | Prepare for component application | 1.1 | Work instructions are used determine job requirements including design variations, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quality |
1.2 | Components to be fitted are identified | ||
1.3 | Fitting sequence is determined | ||
1.4 | Procedures are determined for checking the quality at each stage of the process | ||
1.5 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work | ||
1.6 | Fixing devices are selected in accordance with work instructions and the type of materials to be used | ||
1.7 | Suitable work area is selected for the task | ||
1.8 | Components, materials, fittings and attachments are collected | ||
1.9 | Tools and equipment suitable to the applicable fitting methods are selected and checked for safe operation | ||
2 | Fit components | 2.1 | Components are laid out and attached using appropriate fastenings |
2.1 | Hand and power tools and equipment are used, as required | ||
2.3 | Attached components are checked for compliance with specifications | ||
2.4 | Products which do not meet quality specifications are repaired or tagged for further processing or recycling/disposal in accordance with workplace practices | ||
2.5 | Finished products are organised and stored in holding area to enterprise requirements | ||
3 | Complete work | 3.1 | Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures |
3.2 | Waste and scrap are removed in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
3.3 | Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
3.4 | Equipment is maintained and work area cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
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
Fit upholstery components for a minimum of three (3) different items of upholstered furniture requiring assembly
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
Interpretation of plan representation for upholstered furniture items
Identification of hand and/or power tools, materials, components, equipment, processes and procedures
Work flow in relation to the assembly of upholstered furniture
Workplace procedures for problem and quality reporting
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 work instruction/job sheets, hand and/or power tools, equipment, materials and basic machinery.
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 |
Upholstery components include: | actions arms seats backs legs facings prefabricated polished timber components metal components plinths glides ceramic and plastic fittings |
Tools and equipment include: | measuring tapes or rulers staple gun air driver air drill and accessories scissors and mallets |
air wrench nail gun clip gun tack hammer ripping chisels and staple removers | |
Materials include: | finished upholstery components frames glues screws nails and staples and other fixing devices |
Component checking includes: | alignment and squareness correct fastening materials and attachment according to work instruction conformity to work instructions and quality requirements |
Storage area organisation includes: | ensuring that there is no obstruction to traffic products are not damaged in storage incompatible items are not stored together products are arranged to match the sequence of work |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices: safety glasses/goggles hair nets ear muffs/plugs gloves footwear protective clothing |
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
Upholstery