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Cut and sew canvas and acrylics

Cut and sew canvas and acrylics

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP3013
State Code
WI679
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
60
Description
This unit of competency covers measuring, cutting and sewing canvas and acrylic materials, and applying fixtures and fittings for upholstery applications and for other uses, such as automotive and marine applications.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 Specifications, patterns and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify required material, number and nature of items to be cut and the equipment to be used
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Machines, attachments, tools, materials, work method and sequence are determined
  • 1.4 Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants
  • 1.5 Equipment, including any supplementary equipment, is identified and checked for safe operation, components and controls
  • 1.6 Scissors and any other cutting equipment are selected for the material to be cut and checked for appropriate sharpness, operation and safe condition
  • 1.7 Materials to be cut and sewn are identified and inspected and problems, including any materials which do not meet the job order requirements, are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Develop cutting plan
  • 2.1 Cutting requirements are identified
  • 2.2 Measurements for item are confirmed, noting locations of high wear/chafing, fittings/attachments and fixing devices
  • 2.3 If appropriate, cutting list is developed using appropriate format, abbreviations and terminology for cut sizes, and number of pieces in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Cutting plan is developed in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Prepare materials for cutting
  • 3.1 Material is selected in accordance with work order and laid out and inspected for flaws
  • 3.2 Finished side of the materials are identified and positioned on cutting table for marking/pattern lay out
  • 3.3 Material is marked out/patterns are laid out following work procedures and instructions
4 Cut material
  • 4.1 Measurements are confirmed and appropriate adjustments to the positioning of fabric are made
  • 4.2 Tools and equipment are checked for operation
  • 4.3 Required cutting operations are completed to cut material following work instructions
  • 4.4 Cut material is inspected for quality and unsatisfactory items are processed in accordance with workplace instructions
  • 4.5 Cut materials are labelled and despatched to next process in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Conduct sewing operation
  • 5.1 Items to be sewn are inspected for quality and dimensions
  • 5.2 Sewing machine, including attachments, as required, is set up in accordance with workplace instructions
  • 5.3 Machine is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures to maintain required product quality and output
  • 5.4 Reinforcing/protective measures, fittings/attachments and fixing devices are attached in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.5 Finished items are inspected for quality with unacceptable items being reprocessed in accordance with workplace procedures
6 Complete work
  • 6.1 Workplace documentation, including stock usage, is completed and processed following workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Equipment maintenance and work area clean-up are completed following workplace procedures
  • 6.3 Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/re-use as required by workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8823 LMFUP3013B Cut and sew canvas and acrylics Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEK05 MSFUP3027 Cut and sew canvas and acrylics Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J735 MSF30713 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification