Curriculum of Competency Unit (Cocu)

CURRICULUM of COMPETENCY UNIT (CoCU)
Sub Sector FURNITURE INDUSTRY

Job Area UPHOLSTERY
NOSS Title UPHOLSTERY PRODUCTION LEVEL 3
Competency Unit Title UPHOLSTERY IN-LINE PRODUCTION
The outcomes of this competency unit are to ensure production time targeted, wastage reduced, productivity increased,
equipment sustained. In particular the trainees will be able to:
 Prepare in-line production manpower requirement
 Prepare upholstery in-line production tools, machines, fixtures and equipment
 Prepare upholstery production materials
Learning Outcomes
 Carry out frame fabrication
 Perform upholstery parts sewing
 Perform upholstery parts foaming and final assembly
 Perform upholstery workplace housekeeping
 Coordinate waste materials disposal
Compe
RB-052- tency Training
Competency Unit Code Core Level 3 320 Hours Credit Hours 32.0
3:2014-C02 Type Duration
Attitude / Safety / Training Delivery Assessment

Work Activities Related Knowledge Related Skills
Environment Hours Mode Criteria
1. Prepare in-line i. In-line production work 15 hours Lecture i. In-line
production process. Production flow
manpower interpreted and
 machine preparation
requirement produced.
 material preparation
ii. In-line
 schedule production skill
preparation workers
identified.
ii. In-line production iii. Man power

process manpower planning
requirement schedule
drafted.
 Competency
iv. In-line
 Availability production
 Suitability work task
carried out.
iii. In-line production
manpower work
schedule
 Time study
 Production plan
 Date of completion
 Job delegation/
responsibilities
i. Identify In-line 24 hours Demonstration

production work and Observation
process
ii. Check In-line
production
manpower
requirements
iii. Draft up In-line
production
manpower work
schedule
iv. Assign in-line
production
manpower
designation
Attitude:
i. Follow
company’s
Standard
Operating
Procedures
(SOP)
ii. Analytical mind
in assessing
manpower data
iii. Accuracy in
work function
operation
procedures
Safety:
i. Adhere to
DOSH
requirement
2. Prepare i. Types and function of 14 hours Lecture i. Types of in-line

upholstery in- upholstery machines production tools,
line production and equipment: machines,
tools, machines, fixtures and
 Upholstery
fixtures and equipment are
equipment
equipment located and
 List of equipment availability
confirmed.
 Upholstery
machine which ii. Upholstery in-
include: line production
tools, machines,
o Frame - Table fixtures and
saw, Jig saw, equipment
Nail gun, radial suitability
arm saw, mitre compliance
saw
with job
o Fabric - specification is
Fabric Cutter, confirmed.
Sewing iii. Upholstery in-
machine line production
o Sponge and tools, machines,
Foam - Foam
cutter
ii. Upholstery machine
and equipment fixtures and
serviceability check equipment
 Mechanical parts functionality
with
 Electrical and manufacturer’s
electronic parts requirements
 Manufacturer’s are confirmed.
manual specification iv. Upholstery in-
iii. Usage of upholstery in line production
line tools and fixtures tools, machines,
which include: fixtures and
equipment are
 Making joints selected and
 Fixing joints made ready for
production.
 Cutting
v. Standard
 Stripping Operating
 Webbing Procedure
applied and
 Padding safety
 Finishing requirement
adhered
iv. Method of preparing
upholstery in-line
production tools,
machinery and
equipment
v. Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP) and
safety requirement
i. Identify upholstery 25 hours Demonstration
in-line production
On Job
tools, machines,
Training
fixtures and
equipment Observation
availability
ii. Check upholstery
in-line production
tools, machines,
fixtures and
equipment
suitability and
function
iii. Set up upholstery
in-line production
tools, machines,
fixtures and
equipment
iv. Follow safety
requirement and
Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP)
Attitude:
i. Precise in
selection of
tools, machines
and equipment
Safety:
i. Handle cutting
tool with care in
accordance with
safety
procedures
Environment:
i. Adhere to
environmental
regulation
3. Prepare i. Usage and type of 14 hours Lecture i. Upholstery in-

upholstery upholstery materials line production
production materials
ii. Grade & size of
materials identified.
upholstery materials
ii. Upholstery in-
iii. Physical properties
line production
iv. Chemical Data Sheet materials
(CDS) measured and
v. Types of upholstery cut.
product effects iii. Parts of
vi. Upholstery material upholstery
measurement and components
cutting. categorized.
 Method iv. Parts of

upholstery
 Dimension
components
 Cutting techniques
assemble
 Cushion components tested.
 Assembling v. BOM listed out.
components
vii. Method of testing
assembled
components
viii. Bill of Materials (BOM)
 Materials
consumption
 Materials types
 Design requirement

materials
On Job
requirements
Training
ii. Check upholstery
Observation
materials
availability
iii. Estimate
upholstery
materials
consumption
usage
iv. Measure
upholstery
materials usage
v. Cut upholstery
materials
vi. Segregate parts of
upholstery
components
vii. Produce Bill of
Materials (BOM)
Attitude:
i. Meticulous in
preparing
upholstery
materials
Safety:
i. Handle cutting
tool with care in
accordance with
safety procedure
Environmental:
i. Clean work
area and well
organised
ii. Clean and well
ventilated work
area
4. Carry out i. Upholstery frame 18 hours Lecture i. Size, type and

frame material: grade of frame
fabrication materials
 Types
required for
 Physical properties number of
 Usage products are
selected.
 Strength
ii. Specified
ii. Upholstery frame dimension of
design frame materials
 Design shapes in meters and
yard calculated
 Application and every piece
 Ergonomic of fabric on
every part of
iii. Upholstery frame sofa measured.
cutting
iii. Size of frame
 Types of frame materials and
product which stretchers are
include: cut and mark
o Banquet pieces are
determined.
o Sofa
iv. Product
o Bench components
 Method and comprises of
technique frame
 Frame measurement
fabrication
iv. Frame components
construction
assembling
are
 Frame components determined.
which include:
v. Types of
o Arm rest fasteners which
o Back rest include screws
and dowels are
o Seat rest used, pros and
o Multiple cons of drilling
holes before
o Single inserting screws
o Back/Seat Spring are evaluated.
 Structure vi. Completed
frame
 Functions fabrication
v. Frame fabrication BOM produced
 Method and vii. Safety
technique procedures
followed and
 Drawing PPE attire
specification worn
 Structures
vi. Bill of Materials (BOM)
 Material usage
 Material types
vii. Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) such
as
 Safety
glasses/goggles
 Gloves
 Apron
 Safety boots
 Ear plug.
i. Select frame 38 hours Demonstration

materials and Observation
ii. Measure frame
materials
iii. Cut frame
materials
iv. Segregate frame
materials
v. Fabricate
upholstery frame
components
vi. Assemble
upholstery frame
components
vii. Produce Bill of
Materials (BOM)
Attitude:
i. Meticulous in
sewing
upholstery cut
pieces
ii. Handle cutting
dimension of
frame materials
in meters and
yard calculated
and every piece
of fabric with
care.
Safety:
i. Handle tools
with care
ii. Wear appropriate
PPE
iii. Follow safety
procedures
Environment:
i. Maintain
cleanliness work
area
ii. Ensure work
area free from
dust, humidity
and pest/insect
5. Perform i. Sewing materials 18 hours Lecture i. Upholstery in-

upholstery line production
 Types
parts sewing sewing
 Usage materials
identified.
 Size
ii. Upholstery
 Grade sewing tool
ii. Types of sewing determined.
machine with LED iii. Sewing method
lighting attached selected.
 Overlock iv. Sewing
 Embroidery process
implemented.
 Zig zag
v. BOM listed out
 Single stitching
vi. Safety
 Double stitching procedures
iii. Types of sewing followed and
attachment LED lighting
attached to
 Single welt foot machine used
functioned.
 Combination foot
 Zipper foot
 Upholstery Single
needle
 Upholstery Double
needle
iv. Fixing sewing tools
attachment
v. Function of sewing
tools attachment
vi. Upholstery sewing
process
 Single welt to the
covering sewn
 Pin material in place
and tacked
 Blind tacking
vii. Sewn product
checking
 Sew quality
 Sew specification
 Sew compliance
viii. Bill of Materials (BOM)
 Material
consumption
 Material types
ix. Safety procedures and
Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP)
i. Prepare sewing 35 hours Demonstration

materials and Observation
ii. Set up sewing
machine
iii. Select sewing
method
iv. Sew upholstery
parts.
v. Check sewn parts
vi. Produce Bill of
Materials BOM
vii. Follow Safety
procedure and
Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP)
Attitude:
i. Meticulous in
sewing
upholstery cut
pieces
Safety:
i. Handle sewing
tool with care
ii. Always keep
finger away
from needle
while sewing
Environment:
i. Clean and
conducive work
area and free
from dust and
homicide.
6. Perform i. Upholstery final 14 hours Lecture i. Final assembly

upholstery assembly parts parts joints in
parts foaming upholstery
 Frame
and final products built
assembly  Sponge are listed,
advantages and
 Fabric disadvantages of
 Accessories joinery are
stated.
ii. Assembly process
ii. Tack button
 Stuffing materials
 Measurement installed and
spring-filled
 Cutting cushion
 Fixing
padded.
 Decorating
iii. Padding job for
iii. Types of density of
inside back of
foam
product
iv. Type of accessories planned, steps
and materials
 Rope
used listed.
 Button iv. Quality and
 Leg density of foam
identified and
 Bottom cover padding suited
v. Bill of Materials for job
(BOM) completion are
determined and
 Material assembled frame
consumption are fitted.
 Material types v. Completion of
 Design sewn cushion
requirement cover completed
with accessories
vi. Personal Protective and different
Equipment (PPE) types of knots
such as are determined.
 Safety Boots vi. Completed
 Apron work recorded
and BOM
preparations
i. Arrange upholstery 36 hours Demonstration are produced.
final assembly parts. and Observation
ii. Assemble vii. Safety
upholstery final procedures
assembly parts. followed and
PPE attire
iii. Decorate
worn.
upholstery final
product
iv. Check upholstery
final product
quality
v. Produce
assembling BOM
vi. Follow safety
procedure and
adhere to Standard
Operating
Procedures (SOP)
Attitude:
i. Ensure
assembling
process take
place in
according with
product
specification
Safety:
i. Handle
equipment with
care
ii. Use proper PPE
7. Perform i. Cleaning tools and 12 hours Lecture i. Cleaning tools

upholstery materials and materials
workplace are listed and
 Types
housekeeping presented.
 Usage ii. Used
ii. Importance of work upholstery
place housekeeping materials are
procedures and stack and
requirements recorded.
 Safety and iii. Upholstery
environmental tools free from
requirement stain, rust and
residue are
 Optimization of tools restored to its
and materials original
 Identification condition.
 5S Implementation iv. Tools and
equipment
iii. Production cleaning stock card
recording recorded and
 Format completed.
 Content v. Housekeeping
checklist filled
iv. Personal Protective
and presented.
as vi. Safety
procedures
 Safety Boots
followed and
 Apron : PPE attire
worn
i. Obtain cleaning 14 hours Demonstration

tools and and Observation
materials
ii. Gather used
materials
iii. Clean workplace and
used upholstery tools
iv. Store tools and
equipment
v. Complete
workplace
housekeeping
checklist
vi. Follow safety
procedure and
adhere to Standard
Operating
Procedures (SOP)
Attitude:
i. Strict in
conducting
work process
ii. Efficient in
quality control
Safety:
i. Wear
appropriate
Personal
Protection
Equipment
(PPE)
ii. Adhere to
safety
procedures
iii. Ensure work
area free from
dust, humidity
and pest/insect
8. Coordinate i. Types of waste 10 hours Lecture i. Upholstery

waste material waste
materials materials are
 Paper listed.
disposal
 Metal ii. Upholstery
 Plastic waste
materials are
 Wood
packed and
 Liquid wrap in
designated
ii. Method of waste
area.
materials disposal:
iii. Disposal
 Sell authorities are
 Buried contacted and
informed.
 Burn
iv. Waste
 Treatment materials
iii. Location of waste disposal are
materials disposal observed and
record
iv. Waste materials updated.
disposal regulation
and requirement v. Safety
procedures
 Authorities followed and
involved PPE attired
 Related by laws worn
 Environmental
compliances
v. Recording waste
materials disposal
 Format
 Content
vi. Personal Protective
as
 Safety Boots
 Apron

waste materials and Observation
ii. Segregate waste
materials
iii. Determine method
of waste materials
disposal
iv. Liaise with
disposal authorities
v. Monitor waste
materials disposal
vi. Record waste
materials disposal
checklist
Attitude:
i. Adhere to
Standard
Operating
Procedure
(SOP) &
DOSH
Safety:
i. Wear
appropriate
PPE
Environment:
i. Adhere to
environmental
regulation
Employability Skills
Core Abilities Social Skills
01.01 Identify and gather information 1. Communication skills
01.02 Document information, procedures or processes. 2. Conceptual skills
01.03 Utilize basic IT applications 3. Interpersonal skills
01.04 Analyze information 4. Learning skills
01.05 Utilize the internet to locate and gather information 5. Leadership skills
01.06 Utilize word processor to process information 6. Multitasking and prioritizing
01.11 Apply thinking skills and creativity 7. Self-discipline
02.01 Interpret and follow manuals, instructions and SOP’s 8. Teamwork
02.03 Communicate clearly

02.04 Prepare brief reports and checklists using standard forms
02.05 Read / interpret flowcharts and pictorial information
02.06 Write memos and letters
02.07 Utilize local area network (LAN) Internet to exchange information
02.08 Prepare pictorial and graphic information.
02.09 Prepare flowcharts
02.10 Prepare reports and instructions
02.11 Convey information and ideas to people
03.01 Apply cultural requirements to the workplace.
03.02 Demonstrate integrity and apply ethical practices.
03.03 Accept responsibility for own work and work area.
03.04 Seek and act constructively upon feedback about performance
03.05 Demonstrate safety skills
03.08 Develop and maintain a cooperation within work group
03.09 Manage and improve performance of individuals
03.12 Provide coaching/on-the job training
03.13 Develop and maintain team harmony and resolve conflicts
03.14 Facilitate and coordinate teams and ideas
03.15 Liaise to achieve identified outcomes
03.16 Identify and assess client / customer needs
03.17 Identify staff training needs and facilitate access to training
04.01 Organize own work activities
04.02 Set and revise own objectives and goals
04.03 Organize and maintain own workplace
04.04 Apply problem solving strategies
04.05 Demonstrate initiative and flexibility
04.06 Allocate work
04.07 Negotiate acceptance and support for objectives and strategies
05.01 Implement project / work plans
05.02 Inspect and monitor work done and / or in progress
06.03 Identify and highlight problem
06.04 Adapt competencies to new situations / systems
06.05 Analyze technical systems
06.06 Monitor and correct performance of systems
06.07 Develop and maintain networks
Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM)

ITEMS RATIO (TEM: Trainees)
1. Upholstery sewing machine 1:1

2. Clamping Tools 1:10
3. Connector tools 1:1
4. Tacking tools 1:1
5. Stripping tools 1:10
6. Marking tool 1:10
7. Hand tools 1:10
8. Measuring tools 1:10
9. Cutting tools 1:1
10. Foam Cutter 1:1
11. Compressor (Pressure suitability allowed by DOSH requirement) 1:25
12. Spray gun 1:5
13. Adhesive/Glue/Lacquer 1:1
14. Air glue gum 1:1

15. Stain chart 1:1
16. Job Description 1:1
17. Product Design Drawing 1:1
18. Carpentry text book 1:1
19. Paint As per required
20. Spray As per required
21. Thinner As per required
22. Brush 1:1
23. Padding 1:1
24. Foam 1:1
25. Sponge 1:1
26. Fabric As per required
27. Wood As per required
28. Leather / PVC / PU As per required
29. Air stapler/hand stapler As per required
30. Webbing 1:1
31. Welting As per required
32. Spring As per required
33. Frame As per required
34. Stretchers As per required

35. Fastener (Screws and dowels) As per required
36. Covering material As per required
37. Jig/Template As per required
38. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - (Safety boots, face mask, ear plug, 1:1
apron, safety glasses or Goggles)
References
REFERENCES
1. Cherry Dobson (2009), The Complete Guide to Upholstery, St. Martin’s Press, ISBN: 0-312-570670-8
2. Robert J. Mcdonald (1987), Techniques of Upholstery, Batsford Ltd, ISBN: 0-7134-5356-7
3. Sharun Bartaram & Brenda Gibson (1997), Training Needs Analysis, (2nd Edition), Gower Publishing, ISBN: 0-566-07916-X
4. Ibrahim Mamat (1996), Rekabentuk Dan Pengurusan Latihan, ISBN: 903-62-5224-X
5. John S. Oakland, Leslie J. Porter (1994), Cases In The Total Quality Management, Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN: 0-7506-1565-6,
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CURRICULUM of COMPETENCY UNIT (CoCU)

Sub Sector FURNITURE INDUSTRY

Attitude / Safety / Training Delivery Assessment

ii. In-line production iii. Man power

i. Identify In-line 24 hours Demonstration

2. Prepare i. Types and function of 14 hours Lecture i. Types of in-line

3. Prepare i. Usage and type of 14 hours Lecture i. Upholstery in-

 Method iv. Parts of

i. Identify upholstery 25 hours Demonstration

4. Carry out i. Upholstery frame 18 hours Lecture i. Size, type and

i. Select frame 38 hours Demonstration

5. Perform i. Sewing materials 18 hours Lecture i. Upholstery in-

i. Prepare sewing 35 hours Demonstration

6. Perform i. Upholstery final 14 hours Lecture i. Final assembly

7. Perform i. Cleaning tools and 12 hours Lecture i. Cleaning tools

i. Obtain cleaning 14 hours Demonstration

8. Coordinate i. Types of waste 10 hours Lecture i. Upholstery

i. Identify upholstery 10 hours Demonstration

01.01 Identify and gather information 1. Communication skills

01.02 Document information, procedures or processes. 2. Conceptual skills

01.03 Utilize basic IT applications 3. Interpersonal skills

01.04 Analyze information 4. Learning skills

01.06 Utilize word processor to process information 6. Multitasking and prioritizing

01.11 Apply thinking skills and creativity 7. Self-discipline

02.01 Interpret and follow manuals, instructions and SOP’s 8. Teamwork

02.03 Communicate clearly

Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM)

1. Upholstery sewing machine 1:1

14. Air glue gum 1:1

34. Stretchers As per required

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