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Apply traditional foundations to upholstered furniture

Apply traditional foundations to upholstered furniture

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP3015
State Code
OEJ66
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030115 - Furniture Upholstery And Renovation
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
64
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to construct traditional upholstery foundations. Upholstery workers with this competency work in accordance with established procedures, using some discretion, judgement and problem-solving to identify and resolve potential issues. They recognise dependencies and use cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan task
  • 1.1 Determine task requirements, including confirming type of traditional furniture foundations to be applied, from work documentation
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Identify attaching methods and determine fitting sequence to meet task requirements
  • 1.4 Select and prepare work area to meet task requirements
  • 1.5 Select tools and hardware to meet task requirements and check they are safe and functional
  • 1.6 Select traditional foundation components to meet task requirements
2. Prepare and attach traditional foundation
  • 2.1 Measure required mounting points and mark on frame
  • 2.2 Position traditional foundation and use appropriate fasteners to secure to item
  • 2.3 Inspect applied foundation for fit, finish and quality, and tag those that require rework, recycling or disposal in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Monitor process and note conditions that affect quality standards
  • 2.5 Report variations to normal activities in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Implement authorised changes to standard operating procedures and task requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Complete task
  • 3.1 Check, clean and store equipment and any unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults and inform appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Clean work area, safely dispose of waste and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Complete required workplace records, including stock usage, in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI667 MSFUP3001 Apply traditional foundations to upholstered furniture Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIK1 MSF30722 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification