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Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques

Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP3016
State Code
OEM25
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
48
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to fit and apply plain and patterned materials as the final covering to upholstered furniture using basic techniques.Upholstery workers with this competency work in accordance with 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, fabrics, accessories and finish 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 operating safely
  • 1.6 Check that furniture frames and foundations are free of contaminants and in suitable condition for attaching final covers, and perform required modifications or repairs in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Check that material panels conform with specifications provided in work documentation or spoken instructions
  • 1.8 Select trims and check that they meet task requirements
2. Fit and apply fabric
  • 2.1 Lay out work pieces in sequence in accordance with task requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Attach materials to furniture in accordance with workplace procedures and industry standards
  • 2.3 Secure materials to foundation using appropriate fixing processes
  • 2.4 Check finish of applied material against task and workplace quality standards
3. Fit and apply fabric and trim
  • 3.1 Apply trims in accordance with task requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Check that trims meet task quality requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Reprocess or make final adjustments to ensure finish meets task and workplace quality requirements
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
WI668 MSFUP3002 Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIJ6 MSF20122 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
BIK1 MSF30722 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification