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 prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate calculation problems avoid reworking 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 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

Unit context

Window covering calculations

Calculation of the number of drops is based on:

Tools and equipment may include:

Materials may include:

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures