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Make springs for mattresses and bases

Make springs for mattresses and bases

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFMB2005
State Code
WI576
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 using coiling machines and related tools and materials to produce springs for mattresses and bases and includes determining the type of spring required, spring tension, positioning, wire type and diameter, and coil count.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 for springs are confirmed, including the type of spring required, spring tension, positioning, wire type and diameter and coil count
  • 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 spring coiling process
2 Operate machinery to make springs
  • 2.1 Machine is checked for safe and effective operation
  • 2.2 Machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machine and tool manufacturer instructions
  • 2.3 Machine start-up procedure is carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • 2.4 Machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose, tooling requirements and to manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.5 Material is fed into machine in accordance with manufacturer instructions, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures
  • 2.6 Machine operation is monitored to ensure springs are produced to job specifications and quality requirements
  • 2.7 Problems with the required work and/or the operation of the machine are identified and reported to appropriate persons
3 Clean up work area and maintain equipment
  • 3.1 Items that do not meet quality requirements are recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Material that can be re-used is collected and stored
  • 3.3 Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Equipment and tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8703 LMFMB3002B Make springs for mattresses and bases Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification