PROFM45 Set up and operate machinery, tools and equipment (Import)
Overview
This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare components and produce standard scatter, box and bolster cushions. This involves:
• measuring and cutting fabrics
• sewing components
• trimming and finishing
• working in ways which maintain your own and others' safety
This standard is aimed at people working in the soft furnishings industry.
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. protect fabric from damage following standard operating procedures
7. mark components following standard operating procedures
8. place materials and components in position following standard operating procedures
9. align and orientate components to meet fabric, pattern and design requirements following standard operating procedures
10. attach components in sequence following standard operating procedures
11. use sewing methods which are suitable for type of components following standard operating procedures
12. fit closure components following standard operating procedures
13. check there are no loose threads on the finished cushions following standard operating procedures
14. check visual appearance of cushions meet specifications
15. assemble components following standard operating procedures
16. attach components following standard operating procedures
17. position closures, trimmings and decorative finishes to give required visual appearance following standard operating procedures
18. attach closures, trimmings and decorative finishes using methods which will give required durability and appearance following standard operating procedures
19. apply closures, trimmings and decorative finishes following standard operating procedures
20. process completed work to next stage following standard operating procedures
Knowledge & Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1. handling characteristics of different types of materials used
2. implications of not properly placing and aligning fabric before cutting it
3. relevant health and safety responsibilities
4. the meaning of terms used in specifications and requirements list
5. how to check equipment is set up and is in good working order
6. how to check materials and the common faults that can occur
7. steps taken to protect fabric from damage
8. handling characteristics of different fabrics and how this can affect their behaviour during positioning and sewing
9. composition of various fabrics
10. why the sequence in which components are attached is important to efficiency of process and quality of outcome achieved
11. how different trimmings and decorative finishes are applied
12. sewing methods used
13. methods of closures used
14. how to confirm the outcome quality matches specifications
15. trimmings and decorative finishes used and why
16. closures used for producing scatter, box and bolster cushions
PROFM45 Set up and operate machinery, tools and equipment (Import)
Overview
This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare components and produce standard scatter, box and bolster cushions. This involves:
• measuring and cutting fabrics
• sewing components
• trimming and finishing
• working in ways which maintain your own and others' safety
This standard is aimed at people working in the soft furnishings industry.
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. protect fabric from damage following standard operating procedures
7. mark components following standard operating procedures
8. place materials and components in position following standard operating procedures
9. align and orientate components to meet fabric, pattern and design requirements following standard operating procedures
10. attach components in sequence following standard operating procedures
11. use sewing methods which are suitable for type of components following standard operating procedures
12. fit closure components following standard operating procedures
13. check there are no loose threads on the finished cushions following standard operating procedures
14. check visual appearance of cushions meet specifications
15. assemble components following standard operating procedures
16. attach components following standard operating procedures
17. position closures, trimmings and decorative finishes to give required visual appearance following standard operating procedures
18. attach closures, trimmings and decorative finishes using methods which will give required durability and appearance following standard operating procedures
19. apply closures, trimmings and decorative finishes following standard operating procedures
20. process completed work to next stage following standard operating procedures
Knowledge & Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1. handling characteristics of different types of materials used
2. implications of not properly placing and aligning fabric before cutting it
3. relevant health and safety responsibilities
4. the meaning of terms used in specifications and requirements list
5. how to check equipment is set up and is in good working order
6. how to check materials and the common faults that can occur
7. steps taken to protect fabric from damage
8. handling characteristics of different fabrics and how this can affect their behaviour during positioning and sewing
9. composition of various fabrics
10. why the sequence in which components are attached is important to efficiency of process and quality of outcome achieved
11. how different trimmings and decorative finishes are applied
12. sewing methods used
13. methods of closures used
14. how to confirm the outcome quality matches specifications
15. trimmings and decorative finishes used and why
16. closures used for producing scatter, box and bolster cushions