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Dismantle and reassemble furniture for upholstering

Dismantle and reassemble furniture for upholstering

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP2012
State Code
OEJ88
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
040311 - Carpentry And Joinery
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
48
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to dismantle and reassemble furniture and fittings for the purposes of fitting or refurbishing upholstery. 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 work
  • 1.1 Determine task requirements including process or order for dismantling from work documentation
  • 1.2 Inspect item to be dismantled and identify components to guide sequence for dismantling
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
  • 1.4 Select tools and equipment to meet task requirements, check they are safe and functional and report any faults to supervisor in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Dismantle furniture
  • 2.1 Dismantle items using tools and procedures and to extent required to meet task requirements
  • 2.2 Inspect any previous upholstery for wear and condition and identify application techniques
  • 2.3 Remove and store fasteners and attachments in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Separate, tag and store component parts in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Dispatch component parts to next process in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Reassemble furniture
  • 3.1 Identify items to be reassembled from task requirements
  • 3.2 Reassemble items using tools and procedures to meet task requirements
  • 3.3 Select and use fasteners and attachments in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Dispatch assembled piece to next process in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Complete task
  • 4.1 Check, clean and store equipment and unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Identify and tag faulty equipment and inform appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Clean work area, safely dispose of waste and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
  • 4.4 Complete required workplace records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI666 MSFUP2006 Dismantle and re-assemble furniture for upholstering Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIJ6 MSF20122 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
BIK1 MSF30722 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification