Prepare and assemble upholstery frames

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to construct upholstery foundations.

This involves:

1. selecting and applying suspensions that suit load bearing requirements
2. applying fillings and forming the shape of the items to be upholstered
3. working in ways which maintain your own and others' safety

This standard is aimed at people working in the upholstery and soft furnishings industry.

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 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. use templates and jigs following standard operating procedures
7. use tools and equipment to assemble frames following standard operating procedures
8. assemble components to make frame using appropriate methods in correct sequence to meet specifications
9. use appropriate fasteners following standard operating procedures
10. attach fixtures and fitting to meet specifications
11. check conformity is square and level following standard operating procedures
12. prepare frames for storage and transport following standard operating procedures

1. relevant health and safety responsibilities
2. meaning of terms used in specifications
3. check equipment is set up and is in good working order
4. how to check materials and the common faults that can occur
5. how to use templates and jigs
6. different fasteners and their uses
7. wood composites used
8. different techniques used for assembly