Application
This unit of competency covers hand finishing upholstered furniture by the application of concealed and decorative finishing techniques.
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 work | 1.1 | Job requirement is identified from work order or other instructions, including any special requirements for finishing |
1.2 | Required materials, upholstered components to be finished, and appropriate tools and equipment are identified from work order | ||
1.3 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work | ||
1.4 | Items to be finished are assembled in an appropriate work area and inspected for appropriate quality | ||
1.5 | Appropriate tools, equipment and finishing materials and hardware are selected | ||
2 | Apply finishing techniques | 2.1 | Finishing techniques are applied in accordance with workplace procedures |
2.2 | Problems are notified following workplace procedures | ||
2.3 | Finished upholstered item is inspected against work requirement with unsatisfactory finish being redirected for re-working | ||
3 | Complete work | 3.1 | Finished work is package/stored/tagged and despatched to the next process following workplace procedures |
3.2 | Any required documentation is completed and processed following workplace procedures | ||
3.3 | Tools and equipment used are cleaned, maintained as required and stored in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
3.4 | Work area is cleaned with waste and scrap being removed/recycled 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
Hand sew at least two (2) different items of upholstered furniture using differing sewing techniques, such as cushion mouth and outback
Apply two (2) other finishing techniques to items of upholstered furniture, one (1) concealed and one (1) decorative
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
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 upholstered items in relation to the finishing techniques to be used
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 sewing equipment, hardware, fabrics and a work order.
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 |
Finishing techniques include: | decorative techniques: braiding gimping close and open studding single and double piping and banding concealed techniques: straight edge shark's teeth hand sewing techniques, which may be used in both decorative and concealed finishing: flange cord cord and ruching the closure of items, such as cushions external backs of upholstered furnishings |
Tools and equipment include: | a range of needles and threads tack hammers hammers and hot melt glue gun |
Materials include: | fabrics leather upholstery nails gimping metal trim piping and vinyl |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices: safety glasses/goggle hair nets ear muffs/plugs gloves footwear and 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