Re-upholster furniture
Overview
This standard covers the skills and knowledge needed to reupholster structural and decorative elements of furniture. It also covers ensuring
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all
times
- obtain specifications and requirements following standard
operating procedures
obtain equipment and materials required to meet specifications
check equipment is set up correctly and in good working order
following standard operating procedures and any manufacturer's
instructions
- check materials required meet specifications and are free from
faults
- prepare seats for re-upholstery following standard operating
procedures
select, position and fit required fillings to meet specifications
fit and finish top covers to meet specifications
check completed work meets specifications
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
relevant health and safety responsibilities
meaning of terms used in specifications
how to check equipment is set up and is in good working order
how to check materials and common faults that occur
different materials used
different techniques used
how to prepare seats for re-upholstery
how to select, position and fit required fillings
how to fit and finish top covers
how to check completed work meets specifications