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Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric

Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP2011
State Code
OEK46
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 develop a cutting plan and measure out and cut single-layer plain and patterned upholstery fabrics. 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. Plan and prepare for cutting
  • 1.1 Determine task requirements, including required fabrics, number and nature of items to be cut and required equipment, from work documentation
  • 1.2 Identify fabric sizes to be cut from task requirements, including any required seam allowances
  • 1.3 Determine work methods and sequence from task requirements and in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
  • 1.5 Select and prepare suitable work area and ensure it is clear of contaminants
2. Prepare fabric for cutting and develop cutting plan
  • 2.1 Select suitable scissors, cutting machines, and knives or blades and check for appropriate sharpness, set, operation and safe condition
  • 2.2 Select fabric, noting if it is railroaded, and check for quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Lay out fabric smooth and square and inspect for flaws and appropriate finish
  • 2.4 Identify nap or pile direction, pattern matches and face of materials
  • 2.5 Develop cutting plan to minimise waste and in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Measure and mark fabric, including registration points, in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Cut material
  • 3.1 Confirm measurements and make required adjustments to positioning
  • 3.2 Cut fabric in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Inspect cut material against job requirements, and reprocess unsatisfactory items in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Fold, wrap and store or package cut items in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Complete task
  • 4.1 Check, clean and store equipment and any unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults 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
  • 4.4 Complete required workplace records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI665 MSFUP2005 Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIJ6 MSF20122 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
BIK1 MSF30722 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification