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Develop cutting plan and cut multiple layer upholstery fabric

Develop cutting plan and cut multiple layer upholstery fabric

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP3009
State Code
WI675
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 developing a cutting plan and cutting multiple layer upholstery fabrics by hand or automatic method for upholstered 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, patterns and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify required fabrics, number and nature of items to be cut and required equipment
  • 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 for the fabrics to be cut and checked for safe operation
  • 1.6 Fabric is selected and checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Scissors and any other cutting equipment are checked prior to use for appropriate sharpness, set operation and safe condition
2 Develop cutting list and cutting plan
  • 2.1 Cutting requirements, including bias or other instructions, are noted
  • 2.2 Measurements for upholstered items are taken and listed
  • 2.3 Cutting list is developed using appropriate format, abbreviations and terminology for cut sizes, names and number of pieces in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Cutting plan to ensure fabric is laid correctly to indicate run for each panel, the dimensions for each component part and to minimise fabric waste is developed in accordance with workplace procedures, noting if fabric is railroaded
3 Prepare materials for cutting
  • 3.1 Fabrics are selected in accordance with work order and laid out and inspected for flaws and appropriate finish
  • 3.2 Nap/pile direction, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are identified
  • 3.3 Fabrics are squared up to the edges or guide markings on the cutting table
  • 3.4 Patterns are laid out following work procedures and instructions using registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required fabric pattern
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 correct operation
  • 4.3 Required cutting operations are completed to cut out fabrics following work instructions
  • 4.4 Cut fabric is inspected for quality and unsatisfactory items are processed in accordance with workplace instructions
  • 4.5 Fabrics are folded, wrapped using appropriate protective covers and care label information attached prior to despatch to next process following workplace procedures
5 Complete work
  • 5.1 Unused materials are stored, as required
  • 5.2 Workplace required documentation, including stock usage, is completed and processed following procedures
  • 5.3 Work area is cleaned and damaged tools and equipment tagged, as required
  • 5.4 Waste is collected for recycling/re-use as required by workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8819 LMFUP3009B Develop cutting plan and cut multiple layer upholstery fabric Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEK38 MSFUP3023 Develop cutting plan and cut multiple layer upholstery fabric Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J735 MSF30713 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification