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Cut mattress and base fabrics

Cut mattress and base fabrics

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFMB2003
State Code
WI574
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 laying out patterns and cutting fabrics ready for construction of mattresses and bases. It includes cutting single or multi-layer fabrics by hand or an automatic method according to specifications and pattern, and applies to fabrics where matching involves naps, direction of pattern and pattern repeats.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 Specification sizes are read and interpreted to identify required fabrics, number of items to be cut and required equipment
  • 1.2 Cutting requirements or other instructions are noted and required guides on the cutting table are identified
  • 1.3 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.4 Suitable work area is selected, tidied and cleaned of any contaminants
  • 1.5 Appropriate equipment and tools are selected for the fabrics and type of materials
  • 1.6 Scissors and any other cutting equipment appropriate for the fabric are selected and checked prior to use for sharpness, set operation and safe condition
2 Prepare materials for cutting
  • 2.1 Fabrics are selected to suit application, and inspected for flaws and appropriate finish
  • 2.2 Naps, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are identified
  • 2.3 Fabrics are laid out smooth and square ready for cutting
  • 2.4 Patterns are laid out following work procedures and instructions using location marks on the pattern and other instructions to match specifications
  • 2.5 Measurements are made and appropriate adjustments made
  • 2.6 Tools and equipment are checked for operation
3 Complete cutting operations
  • 3.1 Required cutting operations are completed to cut out materials following work instructions
  • 3.2 Cut fabrics are folded, protected and despatched to next process following workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Unused materials are stored as required
  • 3.4 Workplace required documentation is completed and stored following appropriate procedures
  • 3.5 Work area is cleaned and damaged tools tagged as required
  • 3.6 Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/re-use as required
  • 3.7 Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and returned to storage area
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8701 LMFMB2004B Cut mattress and base fabrics Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification