Elements and Performance Criteria

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 production of soft furnishing accessories by reading and interpreting patterns, plans and work instructions
Soft furnishings may include:
cushions
tie-backs
bolsters
soft tableware and slip-on covers
Unit context
OHS requirements may include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures or equivalent
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the reading and interpreting of patterns, plans and instructions. This may be demonstrated either individually or in a team environment
Tools and equipment may include:
measuring and calculating equipment, including tapes, rulers, calculators, computers
fabric and general cutting and sewing tools, including scissors, saws, drills, staplers, sewing machines, hemming machines, overlockers, glue guns
Materials may include:
plain and patterned fabric
velvet
vinyl
piping cords
wadding
foam
zips and fasteners
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the production of soft furnishing items
Work instructions, including job sheets, patterns, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
Pattern interpretation is to identify or determine:
type of material specified
required tools and equipment for the task
number and type of soft furnishing accessories to be produced
and quality requirements

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
Identify materials used and any special sewing or handling requirements for those materials
Interpret work order and patterns and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling practices for equipment, products and materials
Produce at least three different types of soft furniture accessories, which are to include a padded, piped and shaped tie back, a piped cushion and a bolster.
Select and use tools and equipment appropriate to the task
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
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Report process or materials faults, damaged products or equipment

Resource implications
Patterns, materials, tools and equipment.

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.