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Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture

Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP2003
State Code
WI663
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030115 - Furniture Upholstery And Renovation
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
48
Description
This unit of competency covers applying contemporary upholstery foundations to upholstered furniture.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Work order or instructions are used to confirm type of contemporary furniture foundations to be applied
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Attaching methods are identified and fitting sequence is determined
  • 1.4 Suitable work area is selected and prepared
  • 1.5 Tools and hardware for the application of the foundation are selected and checked for safe operation
  • 1.6 Contemporary foundation components are selected, as required
2 Attach contemporary foundation
  • 2.1 Mounting points are measured and marked on the frame, as required
  • 2.2 Contemporary foundation is positioned and appropriate fasteners are used to secure it to the item
  • 2.3 The applied foundation is inspected for fit, finish and quality with those requiring reworking/refitting being tagged for further reprocessing or recycling/disposal in accordance with workplace practices
  • 2.4 Process is monitored and conditions which may affect quality standards are noted
  • 2.5 Variations to normal activities are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Authorised changes in standard operating procedures and work order or instructions are implemented
3 Complete work
  • 3.1 Workplace documentation, including stock usage, is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Waste and scrap are removed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Equipment is maintained and work area is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8807 LMFUP2003B Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEL02 MSFUP2009 Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
J735 MSF30713 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification