Unit of competency Outline
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Make springs for mattresses and bases
Make springs for mattresses and bases
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFMB3002B
LMFMB3002B
State Code
W8703
W8703
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2008
Field of Education
030115 - Furniture Upholstery And Renovation
Original Release Date
30/09/2008
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the competency to use coiling machines and related tools and materials to produce springs for mattresses and bases.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan work operations
- 1.1. Specifications for springs are confirmed, including:
- 1.1.1. type of spring required
- 1.1.2. spring tension
- 1.1.3. spring positioning
- 1.1.4. wire type and diameter
- 1.1.5. coil count
- 1.2. Workplace health and safety 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 reused is collected and stored
- 3.3. Waste and scrap is 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
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Unit scope
This unit covers work involving the making of springs for mattresses and bases.
Unit context
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the making of springs
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OHS legislation, environmental legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations
Work may be performed in workplaces which are involved in the manufacture or restoration of mattresses and bases
Tools and equipment
Tools and equipment are to include spring coiling machine and related tools
Materials
Materials include but may not be limited to helical wire
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operations of tools
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Unit scope
This unit covers work involving the making of springs for mattresses and bases.
Unit context
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the making of springs
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OHS legislation, environmental legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations
Work may be performed in workplaces which are involved in the manufacture or restoration of mattresses and bases
Tools and equipment
Tools and equipment are to include spring coiling machine and related tools
Materials
Materials include but may not be limited to helical wire
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operations of tools
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Identify and select materials used and any special handling requirements for those materials
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Produce one of the following three types of springs:
coil springs
spiral springs
stabilising springs
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource implications
Appropriate equipment and tools, including a coiling machine, wire, work order; workplace information, including work procedures and equipment instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Identify and select materials used and any special handling requirements for those materials
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Produce one of the following three types of springs:
coil springs
spiral springs
stabilising springs
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource implications
Appropriate equipment and tools, including a coiling machine, wire, work order; workplace information, including work procedures and equipment instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W0347 | LMFMB3002A | Make springs for mattresses and bases | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI576 | MSFMB2005 | Make springs for mattresses and bases | Unit of competency |
