This unit covers the competency to calculate fabric quantities for window coverings.
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This unit contains employability skills.
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Critical aspects of evidence | Identify materials used and any special handling requirements for those materials Apply safe handling practices for equipment, products and materials Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information Measure and accurately calculate fabric quantities to minimise waste and produce consistent quality drapes for at least five different types of window coverings Identify materials used and any special marking out requirements Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to: prevent damage to goods, equipment or products maintain required production output and product quality minimise the risk of injury to self or others Work effectively with others Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment Report process or materials faults, damaged products or equipment |
Resource implications | Work orders, fabrics, including linings and interlinings, calculator and, where available, workplace pleat calculating charts. |
Method of assessment | Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts. Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge. Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency. |
Context of assessment | Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines. |
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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Required skills |
collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans and safety procedures communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate material requirements use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate calculation problems, avoid re-working and wastage use workplace technology related to the task, including calculators and measuring devices |
Required knowledge |
fabric types, common faults and inspection procedures design features of the fabrics and finished curtains in relation to attractive draping requirements work requirements, including workplace standards |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Unit context | OHS requirements may include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures or equivalent Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the measurement and calculation of fabric quantities |
Window covering calculations | Window covering calculations cover work involved in the calculations for fabric and lining quantities for all curtains, Austrians, Romans and festoon blinds |
Calculation of the number of drops is based on: | useable drapery fabric width fullness requirements for heading type size of returns and overlaps track width identified in customer order |
Tools and equipment may include: | measuring and calculating equipment including tapes rulers calculators and computers |
Materials may include: | all forms of curtaining and other window covering material |
Personal protective equipment | Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures | Manufacturer specifications and operational procedures Workplace procedures relating to measuring and cutting of fabric Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
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| Measuring and calculating equipment are collected | |||
| Mathematical processes and guide charts required are identified | |||
| Drape requirements, fabric types and lining/interlining requirements are noted from work order | |||
| OHS requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work | |||
| Fabric repeats are measured for customer selected fabrics and recorded | |||
| Fabric width is checked taking note of any wider than usual selvages | |||
| Finished length of window covering is identified from order | |||
| Heading type is identified from order and fullness ratio is identified | |||
| Number of fabric drops per curtain is calculated | |||
| Length of each fabric drop is calculated based on finished length plus hem and heading allowances and pattern repeats | |||
| Allowances for seams, hems, headings, drape fullness or heading type are noted on the work order | |||
| Width of lining (and, where required, interlining fabrics) is noted | |||
| Number of lining/interlining widths is calculated based on required number of drape drops | |||
| Length of lining/interlining drops is calculated, including hem allowances | |||
| Amount of lining/interlining fabric is calculated and marked on work order | |||
| Procedures for minimising waste fabric are identified and used | |||
| Work orders for cutting and machining are completed following workplace procedures | |||
| Documentation is forwarded to appropriate work areas and filed as required |
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