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Cut, sew and fit or fill cushions

Cut, sew and fit or fill cushions

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP3011
State Code
WI677
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
48
Description
This unit of competency covers measuring, cutting, sewing, fitting and filling loose and fitted cushions for upholstered furniture.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 concerning design, fabrics, accessories and finish for the cushions are confirmed with designer/customer/client, as required
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Fabrics, filling medium, work method and sequence are determined
  • 1.4 Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants
  • 1.5 Appropriate equipment and tools are selected and checked for safe operation
  • 1.6 Material and filling medium is selected and checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Cut and sew cushion covers
  • 2.1 Material is laid out on cutting table and nap/pile, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of fabric are identified
  • 2.2 Patterns are laid out using registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required fabric pattern, ensuring maximum use of the fabric
  • 2.3 Fabric is cut and work inspected to ensure accuracy/tolerance in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Sewing machine set-up requirements and adjustments are identified and followed
  • 2.5 Machine maintains required product quality and output
  • 2.6 Finished cushion covers are checked for required quality and reprocessed, if required
3 Fit and fill cushions
  • 3.1 Cushion covers are checked for fit and amount of filling determined for each application
  • 3.2 Cushions are filled to the appropriate size using appropriate methods
  • 3.3 Final sewing of cushion is performed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 procedures
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with procedures
  • 4.2 Waste and scrap are collected for disposal/recycling in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Machines and tools used are cleaned, inspected for serviceability and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Equipment is maintained and work area is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8821 LMFUP3011B Cut, sew and fit or fill cushions Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEK36 MSFUP3025 Cut, sew, fit or fill cushions Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J735 MSF30713 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification