PROUSF56           Produce bed drawers

Overview

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to upholster drawer fronts, prepare and assemble drawers.

This standard is aimed at those working in bed/mattress making.

 

Outcomes

Performance Criteria

You must be able to:      

1.            comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times

2.            obtain specifications and requirements of the items to be produced following standard operating procedures

3.            obtain equipment and materials required to carry out the job following standard operating procedures

4.            check equipment is set up correctly and in good working order following standard operating procedures and any manufacturer’s instructions

5.            check all materials required are to specification and free from faults following standard operating procedures

6.            upholster drawer front to specification following standard operating procedures

7.            position components so that they are correctly aligned and within the required tolerances

8.            secure and assemble drawers using the specified adhesives and fasteners

9.            make adjustments and alignments as necessary to make sure that the drawer is square and true

10.          apply the appropriate level of pressure for drawer construction following standard operating procedures

11.          protect components from damage during assembly

12.          clean drawers of excess glue, debris and foreign objects

13.          check and confirm that drawers fit to within the specified tolerances for alignment and movement

14.          position and attach the drawer runners to produce the required fit

15.          check and confirm that the drawers sit square

16.          process completed work to next stage following standard operating procedures

Knowledge & Understanding

You need to know and understand:

1.            relevant health and safety responsibilities

2.            meaning of terms used in specifications

3.            how to check equipment is set up and is in good working order

4.            how to check materials and the common faults that can occur

5.            common faults that can occur and the process for correcting them

6.            tolerances allowed

7.            how to assemble drawers

8.            how to clean drawers of excess glue