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Apply finishing techniques to upholstered furniture

Apply finishing techniques to upholstered furniture

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP3022
State Code
OEM42
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
24
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use concealing and decorative finishing techniques to hand finish upholstered furniture.Upholstery workers with this competency follow 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 upholstered components to be finished from work documentation or spoken instructions
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Assemble items to be finished in an appropriate work area and check that they meet task quality requirements
  • 1.4 Select tools, equipment, finishing materials and hardware to meet task requirements
2. Apply finishing techniques
  • 2.1 Apply finishing techniques in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Notify appropriate personnel of any problems in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Inspect finished upholstered item against task requirements, and send unsatisfactory finish for reworking
3. Complete task
  • 3.1 Package, store and tag finished work and dispatch to next process in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Check, clean and store equipment and any unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults and inform appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Clean work area, safely dispose of waste and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
  • 3.5 Complete required workplace records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI674 MSFUP3008 Apply finishing techniques to upholstered furniture Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIK1 MSF30722 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification