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Major Group
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Craft and Related Trades Workers
Sub-Major Group
76
Other Craft Workers
Minor Group
762
Garment and Related Workers
Unit Group
7624
Upholsterers and Related Workers
Minor Unit Group
MASCO Code
7624-01
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Upholsterer (Furniture) designs, constructs, installs, and repairs upholstery for a variety of furniture, bedding, vehicles, and specialised equipment. They work with materials such as fabric, leather, foam, and padding to enhance comfort, support, and appearance, ensuring products meet quality, durability, and safety standards. The role encompasses measuring, cutting, sewing, assembling, and maintaining upholstered items.
Tasks
Measure and cut upholstery and bedding materials accurately to fit furniture, vehicles, aircraft, railway carriages, mattresses, or orthopaedic devices.
Sew, assemble, and attach fabrics, leather, or other materials to frames or layered components.
Install and arrange padding, springs, cushioning, and insulation for comfort, support, and durability.
Repair or refurbish damaged upholstery, mattresses, or soft furnishings to restore functionality and appearance.
Apply decorative finishes or coverings to assembled upholstery and soft furnishings to enhance appearance.
Conduct inspections and final quality checks to ensure products meet specifications, safety, and hygiene standards.
Maintain, clean, and safely operate tools and equipment used in upholstery, bedding, and soft furnishing tasks.
Skills
Basic
Ability to operate hand and power tools safely and follow client requirements or technical specifications.
Attention to detail to ensure accurate measurements, high-quality finishes, and correct assembly.
Basic sewing proficiency for stitching, assembling, and repairing upholstery or soft furnishings.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for precise cutting, sewing, and assembly tasks.
Measuring and cutting skills for accurate fitting of materials.
Specific
Ability to operate sewing machines, industrial equipment, and hand tools safely and efficiently.
Application of quality control practices to ensure products meet industry, safety, and hygiene standards.
Competency in repairing and restoring damaged upholstery, mattresses, and soft furnishings to meet functional and aesthetic standards.
Knowledge of fabrics, foams, springs, and their properties to ensure comfort, support, and durability in furniture, vehicles, aircraft, railway carriages, and orthopaedic devices.
Proficiency in cutting, sewing, and assembling various upholstery and bedding materials using appropriate tools and equipment.
Proficiency in specialised sewing techniques, patterns, and templates for upholstery and soft furnishings.
Understanding construction principles of furniture, vehicles, aircraft, railway carriages, and orthopaedic devices for proper fitting and durability.
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QUALIFICATION
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Equivalent
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