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Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.
- Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.
Establish work requirements and prepare for work
Lay out work to be sewn
- 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
- Fabric is held together and, where required, supported with pins or other workplace approved methods
Stitch seams and form corners
Construct curtain headings
Finish work
Complete work for next process
- Workplace required documentation is completed and stored following appropriate procedures
- Finished work is folded, protected and dispatched to next process following workplace procedures

Required Skills

collect organise and understand information related to work orders 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 equipment and 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 and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements calculate area avoid waste and estimate material requirements

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate construction problems avoid reworking and wastage

use the limited workplace technology related to the construction tasks including tools equipment calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

identification of equipment processes and procedures for the sewing operations

fabric types common faults and inspection procedures

risks to health from repetitive actions and prevention strategies

design features of the heading styles sewn in relation to work requirements

work requirements including workplace standards

Evidence Required

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

Apply safe handling practices for equipment products and materials

Interpret work order to manufacture the required lined curtains

Measure accurately

Identify materials used and any special sewing requirements for those materials

Construct at least four different types of pleated or gathered curtainsdrapes

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection practices to

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

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

Appropriate sewing machine fabrics work order workplace information including work procedures andor equipment instructions

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

Range Statement

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 scope

This unit covers the construction of unlined/coated curtains/drapes. This covers work involving sewing and manipulation requirements for machine sewing a range of curtain heading styles which are to include:

gathered

slotted (rod pocket)

pencil pleat and pinch pleat and may include tab top

knife pleat

goblet pleat and cartridge

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 set up and operation of machines. This may be demonstrated either individually or in a team environment

Machines may include, but are not limited to:

industrial sewing machines and pressing equipment

Tools and equipment may include:

measuring and calculating equipment, including tapes, rulers, calculators, computers

fabric and general cutting and sewing tools, including scissors, sewing machines, hemming machines, overlockers, pleating machines

Materials to be machined may include, but are not limited to:

lining

interlining and curtain fabrics

fasteners

threads

Work order requirements are to cover:

widths and numbers of finished curtain panels, heading style, number and spacing of pleats

finishing and any filling of curtain headings

Marking out

Marking out is to cover returns, overlaps, pleats and spaces

Machine sewing operations must ensure:

straight stitching along marked pleat line from the top of the heading to the lower edge of the stiffening material or vice versa

securing of beginning and end of threads of the stitching with even and appropriate seam stitch type, length, visibility

seams are flat

the inclusion of care labels and fibre content labels where required

finished components match work requirements

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

Machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the setting and operation of machinery

Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

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LMFSF2007B - Construct unlined curtains_drapes

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Evidence Required

Range Statement