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Cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture

Cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP3010
State Code
WI676
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
28
Description
This unit of competency covers measuring, marking out, cutting and sewing skirts for items of upholstered furniture.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan work operations
  • 1.1 Specifications concerning design, fabrics, accessories and finish for the skirts are confirmed with designer/customer/client, as required
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Fabrics, 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 Fabric is selected and checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency
2 Measure and mark out pattern/template
  • 2.1 Measurements are taken from furniture item to be fitted or from job sheet/specifications
  • 2.2 Pattern/template is developed from measurements
  • 2.3 Fabric is laid out and pattern/template located to conform with pattern/nap/direction of the fabric and to minimise wastage
  • 2.4 Any registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required pattern components are marked
  • 2.5 Fabric is marked in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Cut and sew skirts
  • 3.1 Fabric is squared up to the edges or guide markings on the cutting table
  • 3.2 Fabric is cut and work inspected to ensure accuracy/tolerance in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Sewing machine set-up requirements and adjustments are identified and followed
  • 3.4 Machine maintains required product quality and output
  • 3.5 Finished skirts are checked for required quality and reprocessed, if required
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with procedures
  • 4.2 Waste and scrap are removed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Machines and tools used are cleaned, inspected for serviceability and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Equipment is maintained and work area is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8820 LMFUP3010B Cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEP92 MSFUP3024 Cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J735 MSF30713 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification