8303 Make, Fit, and Repair Underlay and Carpet in the Motor Trimming Industry

Explanatory notes

1 The following legislation and regulations (and subsequent amendments) are relevant to this unit standard and must be followed where applicable:

– Health and Safety in Employment Act, 1992.

2 When the evidence requirements state company policy, it is assumed that it is in line with the vehicle manufacturer's repair standards.

Outcomes and evidence requirements

Outcome 1

Demonstrate knowledge of floor coverings.

Evidence requirements

1.1 Purpose of floor coverings is identified according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications and company policy.

Range comfort, insulation, visual.

1.2 Principles of floor coverings are identified according to material and vehicle manufacturers' specifications and company policy.

Range types of carpet, types of fasteners, types of underlay, non-slip heel matting.

1.3 Method of overlocking carpet, and types and styles of bindings are identified according to material and vehicle manufacturers' specifications and company policy.

Range thread, set up carpet overlocker.

1.4 Purpose of underlay materials is identified according to the material and vehicle manufacturers' specifications and company policy.

Range comfort, sound deadening, visual.

1.5 Types of underlay materials are identified according to material and vehicle manufacturers' specifications.

Range underfelt, foam, rubber.

Outcome 2

Make and fit underlay and carpet.

Evidence requirements

2.1 Tools and equipment are identified and used according to the tool and equipment manufacturers' specifications.

Range sewing machine, thread, shears, tape, screwdrivers, spanners, chalk, tape, drill.

2.2 Customer requirements and specification are identified, and are verified according to company policy.

Range type of carpet, type of fastening.

2.3 Materials that enable the carpet to be made according to specification are identified, and are used according to material and vehicle manufacturers' specifications and company policy.

Range carpet, brown paper, fasteners, binding, underlay, matting, adhesives, heel mat.

2.4 Seat, accessories, old carpet, and underlay are removed to enable the carpet to be made and fitted according to specification and company policy, and the area is clean.

2.5 Carpet area is measured and a template is made to enable the carpet to be made according to specification.

2.6 Carpet is marked out and cut to template size, and is sewn according to material and vehicle specification and company policy.

Range joins sewn, binding; cut pile, loop pile, polypropylene, rubber, plastic, felt.

2.7 Underlay is cut to size and fitted according to template specification and company policy.

Range attached to carpet, loose fitting.

2.8 Accessories are fitted to carpet according to specification and company policy.

Range heel mat, gear and brake sock.

2.9 Fasteners are fitted according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications and company policy.

Range screws, velcro, buttons, veltex, adhesive.

2.10 Carpet fits according to vehicle manufacturer's specification.

Range no wrinkles or gaps, binding is neat and tidy.

2.11 Carpet is clean, and seats and accessories are fitted according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications and company policy.

Range no dust, dirt, chalk marks, adhesive, surplus screws or bolts; seats secure, adjusters working, bolts and screws tight.

2.12 Tools and equipment are clean and put away in their place according to company policy.

2.13 Safe working practices are carried out throughout the task.

Range personal safety, safety to other people, environmental safety; vehicle safety; tool, equipment, and machine safety.

Outcome 3

Repair a damaged carpet.

Evidence requirements

3.1 Tools and equipment are identified, and are used according to the tool and equipment manufacturers' specifications and company policy.

Range sewing machine, thread, shears, tape, screwdrivers, spanners, chalk, tape.

3.2 Materials that enable the carpet to be repaired are identified and used according to material and vehicle manufacturers' specification and company policy.

Range carpet, fasteners, binding, underlay, matting, adhesives, glue gun.

3.3 Seats, accessories, and carpet are removed to enable the carpet to be repaired according to material and vehicle manufacturers' specification and company policy, and the area is clean.

3.4 Damaged area is identified and removed, and carpet of the same colour and pattern is attached according to material and vehicle manufacturers' specification and company policy, and the repair is not visible.

Range adhesive, stitched; pile matching.

3.5 Carpet, seats, and accessories are fitted according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications and company policy, and the carpet is clean.

Range no dust, dirt, chalk marks, adhesive; seats secure, adjusters working.

3.6 Tools and equipment are clean and put away in their place according to company policy.

3.7 Safe working practices are carried out throughout the task.

Range personal safety, safety to other people, environmental safety; vehicle safety; tool, equipment, and machine safety.

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