Re-upholster furniture

URN: profrr16
Business Sectors (Suites): Furniture Restoration and Service Repair
Developed by: Proskills
Approved on: 01 Jan 2019

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:

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

    times

    1. obtain specifications and requirements following standard

    operating procedures

    1. obtain equipment and materials required to meet specifications

    2. check equipment is set up correctly and in good working order

    following standard operating procedures and any manufacturer's

    instructions

    1. check materials required meet specifications and are free from

    faults

    1. prepare seats for re-upholstery following standard operating

    procedures

    1. select, position and fit required fillings to meet specifications

    2. fit and finish top covers to meet specifications

    3. check completed work meets specifications


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. relevant health and safety responsibilities

    1. meaning of terms used in specifications

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

    3. how to check materials and common faults that occur

    4. different materials used

    5. different techniques used

    6. how to prepare seats for re-upholstery

    7. how to select, position and fit required fillings

    8. how to fit and finish top covers

    9. how to check completed work meets specifications


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Scope Performance


Scope Knowledge


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Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

01 Jan 2023

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Proskills

Original URN

profrr16

Relevant Occupations

Furniture Makers and Other Craft Woodworkers

SOC Code

5442

Keywords

Proskills