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Fit and apply leather to furniture

Fit and apply leather to furniture

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP3006
State Code
WI672
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
24
Description
This unit of competency covers the fitting and application of leather, pre-cut to pattern, to an upholstered item of 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 Specifications concerning design, leather coverings, accessories and finish are confirmed with designer/customer/client, as required
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protective needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Materials, work method and sequence are determined
  • 1.4 Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants
  • 1.5 Appropriate equipment and tools are selected and checked for safe operation
  • 1.6 Furniture frames/foundations are checked for quality of construction, contaminants and appropriateness to specifications, and modified and/or repaired in accordance with workplace practices
  • 1.7 Leather panels are checked in terms of quantity, quality, grain, contaminants, size and wear stress
  • 1.8 Trims are selected and checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency
2 Fit and apply leather
  • 2.1 Work pieces are laid out in sequence according to specifications, construction process and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Leather pieces are applied to furniture ensuring that appropriate leather is fitted to high wear areas and a smooth and consistent finish of the leather over the furniture foundation
  • 2.3 Decorative features, including pleats, are applied to the leather before fitting, as required
  • 2.4 Leather is secured to the foundation using appropriate fixing processes
  • 2.5 Finish of applied leather is checked against quality standards
3 Apply trim
  • 3.1 Work pieces are laid out in sequence according to specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Trims and decorative finishes are applied to the item consistent with specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Trims and decorative finishes are checked against quality standards and modified and or repaired, as required
  • 3.4 Final adjustments are made, as required, to ensure finish of completed item meets required quality standards
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Finished product is packaged, protected and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with procedures
  • 4.3 Waste and scrap are collected for disposal/recycling in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceability and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Equipment is maintained and work area is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8816 LMFUP3006B Fit and apply leather to furniture Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEK13 MSFUP3020 Fit and apply leather to furniture Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J735 MSF30713 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification