Fit and apply leather to furniture

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:12 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MSFUP3020

State Code
OEK13

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

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to fit and apply leather that has been pre-cut to a pattern to an upholstered item of furniture.Upholstery workers with this competency follow established procedures, using discretion, judgement and problem-solving to identify and resolve potential issues. They recognise dependencies and use cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity.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. Prepare for task

1.1 Determine task requirements, including design, accessories and finish specifications, from work documentation or spoken instructions
1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
1.3 Determine materials, work method and sequence to meet task requirements
1.4 Select and prepare suitable work area and clear it of contaminants
1.5 Select equipment and tools to meet task requirements and check they are safe and functional
1.6 Check that furniture frames and foundations are in suitable condition for task requirements, and modify or repair as required in accordance with workplace practices
1.7 Check leather panels meet task requirements in terms of quantity, quality, grain, size and wear stress
1.8 Select and check trims are free of contaminants and meet task requirements for quantity, quality, size, pattern and consistency

2. Fit and apply leather

2.1 Lay out work pieces in sequence in accordance with task requirements and workplace procedures
2.2 Apply leather pieces to furniture, ensuring that appropriate leather is fitted to high wear areas and that there is a smooth and consistent finish of leather over the furniture foundation
2.3 Apply required decorative features, including pleats, to leather before fitting
2.4 Secure leather to foundation using appropriate fixing processes
2.5 Check finish of applied leather against task quality standards

3. Apply trim

3.1 Lay out work pieces in sequence in accordance with task requirements and workplace procedures
3.2 Apply trims and decorative finishes to item in accordance with task requirement and workplace procedures
3.3 Check trims and decorative finishes against task quality requirements and perform any required modifications or repairs
3.4 Make any required final adjustments to ensure finish of completed item meets quality standards

4. Complete task

4.1 Package, protect and store finished product in accordance with workplace procedures
4.2 Check, clean and store equipment and any unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
4.3 Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults and inform appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
4.4 Clean work area, safely dispose of waste and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
4.5 Complete required workplace records

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WI672	MSFUP3006	Fit and apply leather to furniture	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BIK1	MSF30722	Certificate III in Upholstery	Qualification