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Assemble mattress components

Assemble mattress components

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFMB2002
State Code
WI573
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers assembling specified mattresses, including planning the work, selecting fabrics and components, and assembling the components.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 and finish are confirmed with designer/client, as required
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Suitable work area is selected, tidied and cleaned of any contaminants
  • 1.4 Appropriate equipment and tools are selected and checked for the required fitting and assembly process
2 Select and inspect fabrics and components
  • 2.1 Fabric panels are checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency
  • 2.2 Grade of foam is selected and checked in accordance with work order
  • 2.3 Appropriate padding and springs are selected and checked
3 Assemble components and fit fabric cover
  • 3.1 Work pieces are laid out in sequence according to specifications, construction process and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Padding and underlay materials are attached to spring unit using appropriate enterprise techniques and equipment
  • 3.3 Covering fabrics are applied to mattress ensuring patterns, naps, sheens, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are positioned appropriate to the design
  • 3.4 Fabric finish over the spring unit is smooth and consistent
  • 3.5 Weaving lines are straight
  • 3.6 Finish of applied fabric is checked against quality standards
4 Clean work areas and maintain equipment
  • 4.1 Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace WHS procedures
  • 4.2 Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Equipment and work area clean-up is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8700 LMFMB2003B Assemble mattress components Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification