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Fit upholstery components

Fit upholstery components

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP2008
State Code
OEK75
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
36
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to fit upholstery components to furniture. Workers with this competency complete routine tasks in the upholstery sector.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. Prepare for component application
  • 1.1 Determine task requirements, including components to be fitted, design variations, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quality, from work documentation
  • 1.2 Determine fitting sequence to meet task requirements
  • 1.3 Determine procedures for quality checking at each stage of process in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
  • 1.5 Select fixing devices in accordance with work instructions and type of materials to be used
  • 1.6 Select suitable work area for task
  • 1.7 Obtain components, materials, fittings and attachments to meet task requirements
  • 1.8 Select tools and equipment to meet task requirements and check they are safe and functional.
2. Fit components
  • 2.1 Lay out components and attach using appropriate fastenings
  • 2.2 Use tools and equipment to meet task requirements
  • 2.3 Check attached components for compliance with specifications
  • 2.4 Repair products that do not meet quality specifications or tag for further processing, or recycling or disposal, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Organise and store finished products 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 and environmental standards
  • 3.4 Complete required workplace records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI662 MSFUP2002 Fit upholstery components Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIJ6 MSF20122 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
BIK1 MSF30722 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification