Upholstery 10, 20, 30: Curriculum Guidelines

Module 25: Marine (Optional)

Suggested time: 12 - 20 hours
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Modules 2, 3, 5, and 20

Foundational Objectives

To demonstrate safe working practices and techniques for the upholstery industry.
To demonstrate proper use of hand and power tools, equipment, and supplies utilized in the upholstery industry.
To demonstrate an understanding of business and entrepreneurial practices used in society.
To develop independent decision-making skills pertaining to the upholstery industry.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To promote the ability to organize tasks to be done to complete an assigned upholstery job. (CCT)
To provide opportunities for students' active involvement in the use of technology as a learning tool. (TL)
To grow as independent learners within a classroom environment that promotes self-esteem, curiosity, competence, and trust. (IL)

	Learning Objective	Notes
25.1	To inspect the seat to be removed./td>	Make a journal entry to use as a guide when the seat is replaced.
25.2	To detach the seat.	Mark location of the seat and the way in which it is attached to the boat.
25.3	To disassemble the seat. (TL)	Strip the material from the seat. Caution must be exercised as the material may be quite rotten from exposure to weather and water. The material may also be stretched. Use preserved wood (PWF) for base replacement. Remove old screws and rust. Replace with stainless steel screws and fittings if necessary.
25.4	To replace any damaged frame or hardware. (CCT)	A close inspection of the frame for rot or splitting of the plywood is essential. If the wood has to be replaced, use preserved wood (PWF). This new material will outlast the boat. A close inspection of the aluminum hinge is also important. Replace the hinge if necessary.
25.5	To mark and seam rip the material.	The material may be rotten. Carefully mark the old pattern before ripping the seam.
25.6	To lay out and cut the material. (TL)	Examine the fabric pattern before cutting, to determine if it has stretched. Make allowances if it has.
25.7	To sew and reattach the material. (TL)	Use a nylon based thread to prevent thread rot over time.
25.8	To reattach the seat to the boat. (CCT)	Replace any rusted screws when reattaching the seat to the boat.
25.9	To calculate the cost of materials. (NUM)	Have students itemize the cost of materials and prepare a bill.
		Projects: The following seasonal jobs are available for outside work: boat seats, restaurant seating, snowmobile seats, motorcycle seats, outdoor/patio furniture, tents, tarps, awnings, and weight room equipment.