Produce bed frames

URN: PROUSF57
Business Sectors (Suites): Upholstery & Soft Furnishings
Developed by: Improve
Approved on: 31 Jan 2020

Overview

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare and assemble bed frames using jigs.

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


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   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. position components in sequence and fasten to specification
  7. check frame is square and dimensionally sound following standard operating procedures
  8. correct any faults following standard operating procedures
  9. process completed work to next stage following standard operating procedures

Knowledge and 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. how to position and fasten components
  7. how to check frame is square and dimensionally sound

Scope/range


Scope Performance


Scope Knowledge


Values


Behaviours


Skills


Glossary


Links To Other NOS


External Links


Version Number

3

Indicative Review Date

31 Dec 2025

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Proskills

Original URN

PROUSF57

Relevant Occupations

Furniture Makers and Other Craft Woodworkers, Upholsterers

SOC Code

5411

Keywords

Bed, manufacturing, frames,