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.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Establish work requirements and prepare for work | 1.1 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work |
| | 1.2 | Work order requirements are checked and confirmed |
| | 1.3 | Heading type is recognised to identify personal work requirements for measuring, calculating, sewing, folding and finishing |
| | 1.4 | Correct side of fabric, naps, direction of pattern and pattern matches are identified |
| | 1.5 | Lining attachment method is recognised to identify any attachments and fasteners, trims and sewing requirements |
| | 1.6 | Drapery panels are checked for faults |
| | 1.7 | Appropriate needle types for the fabric are selected and threaded |
2 | Lay out work to be sewn | 2.1 | Top fabric is folded bringing edges to be seamed together to match any pattern and to maintain an appropriate finished length following workplace quality requirements |
| | 2.2 | Linings and any interlining materials are laid out and folded ready for sewing |
| | 2.3 | Fabric is held together and, where required, supported with pins or other workplace approved methods |
3 | Stitch seams and form corners | 3.1 | Curtain fabrics are held to allow for personal right-hand or left-hand preference of the sewer, and manipulation requirements for the bulk and slipperiness of the materials |
| | 3.2 | Linings to be bagged are sewn in place |
| | 3.3 | Machine sewing operations are completed correctly |
| | 3.4 | Corners are folded and formed to match work order requirements, inserting any required weight bags |
| | 3.5 | Hems are completed using any required weights, stitch type and appropriate sewing method |
| | 3.6 | Corners are stitched and finished, and any loose threads trimmed |
4 | Construct curtain headings | 4.1 | Curtain heading tape is attached according to workplace approved method and job instructions |
| | 4.2 | Attached lining and interlinings are sewn into heading |
| | 4.3 | Sewn pleat spaces are kept uniform within drops |
| | 4.4 | Linings and interlinings are attached to curtain backs by sewing or using appropriate fasteners |
| | 4.5 | Care labels are fixed to heading or hem of curtain according to workplace standards |
| | 4.6 | Separate linings are sewn using appropriate heading tape and attached to curtain |
5 | Finish work | 5.1 | Finished curtain panels, including stitch length, end finishing and final length of finished curtain panels are checked against work requirements |
| | 5.2 | Work is pressed for the next work stage |
| | 5.3 | Any parts of the work which do not comply with work order are repaired |
6 | Complete work for next process | 6.1 | Workplace required documentation is completed and stored following appropriate procedures |
| | 6.2 | Finished work is folded, protected and despatched to next process following workplace procedures |
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Identify materials used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Interpret work order to manufacture the required lined curtains and identify materials used and any special sewing requirements for those materials
Measure accurately and construct at least two (2) different types of lined curtains/drapes
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures
Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity
Identification of workplace standards, equipment and procedures for the sewing operations
Fabric types, lining and interlining materials, including common faults and inspection procedures
Prevention strategies for risks to health from lifting, stretching and repetitive actions
How the design features of the curtains effect constructing the lined curtains
Assessors must:
hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors
have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Access is required to appropriate sewing machine, fabrics, work