This unit identifies the requirements for constructing and sewing Austrian/festoon style blinds.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting
X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Nil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners
Student Learning Resources
Handouts Activities
Slides PPT
Assessment 1
Assessment 2
Assessment 3
Assessment 4
Elements of Competency
Performance Criteria
Element: Establish work requirements and prepare for work
Work order requirements are checked and confirmed
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
Correct side of fabric, naps, direction of pattern and pattern matches are identified
Fabric is checked for flaws
Appropriate needle types for the fabric are selected and threaded
Element: Lay out work to be sewn
OHS requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
Linings and any interlining materials are laid out and folded ready for sewing
Lining materials are matched and secured
Face fabric is folded, bringing edges to be seamed together to match any pattern and to maintain an appropriate finished length
Pattern matches are kept uniform within drops and across matching sets of blinds
Fabric is held together and, where required, supported with pins or other workplace approved methods
Element: Stitch seams and form corners
Curtain fabrics are held to allow for the personal right-hand or left-hand preference of the sewer, and manipulation requirements for the bulk and slipperiness of the materials
Machine sewing operations are completed correctly
Finished length and width of each panel is measured and checked against work order and adjusted where required
Linings and interlinings are attached to back of blind
Corners are folded and formed to match work order or workplace requirements
Hems are completed using the appropriate stitch type and sewing method
Corners are stitched and finished and threads trimmed
Ring placement positions are measured and marked
Element: Sew gathering materials
Headings and any stitching or slit along vertical gather lines are completed according to the work order
Ends of stitching are secured and any required weights are attached
Element: Finish work
Finished blinds are checked ensuring stitch length, end finishing and size blinds match work requirements
Work is pressed
Parts of the work which do not comply with work order are repaired
Rings are attached
Gather tapes and gathering lines are pulled up maintaining even fullness in gather and even tension in gathering lines
Headboard is painted, stained or covered with fabric fixed along the board length, corners are mitred and fixed, reducing bulk and ensuring a neat finish
Blinds are fitted to headboard or track and threading completed
Element: Complete work for next process
Workplace required documentation or reporting is completed
Finished work is folded, protected and dispatched following workplace procedures
Evidence Required
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 sewing requirements for the style of blinds
Apply safe handling practices for equipment, products and materials
Gather fabrics evenly to meet customer requirements and fabric type
Construct at least two types of Austrian/festoon style blinds which may be Austrian, festoon, London, balloon and cloud
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 and/or 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.
Submission Requirements
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)
Assessment Tasks
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.
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, and estimate material requirements
use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate construction problems, avoid re-working and wastage
use workplace technology related to the construction of Austrian/festoon style blinds, including tools, equipment, materials and measuring devices
Required knowledge
types, characteristics, uses and limitations of Austrian/festoon style blinds
design features of the Austrian/festoon style blinds
fabric types, common faults and inspection procedures
identification of equipment, processes and procedures for making the particular blind style
work requirements, including workplace standards
risks to health from repetitive actions and prevention strategies
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 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
Blinds to be constructed may include:
Austrian
festoon
London
balloon
cloud and festoon-style curtain types including lace
fabric-lined and unlined blinds
Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:
industrial sewing machines
measuring equipment
stapler
drill and saw
Materials to be machined may include but are not limited to:
lining
interlining and curtain fabrics
fasteners
threads
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Work order requirements include:
widths and numbers of finished blinds
seam allowances and types
number and widths of panels
lining and any interlining
contrasting edging
required fasteners and other materials
mounting style headboard or track requirements
Machine sewing operations
Machine sewing operations are to ensure:
straight stitching along seam lines from the face to the lower edge of the material,
securing of beginning and end of threads
stitching is even and appropriate seam stitch type, length, visibility,
seams are flat
finished components match work requirements
Information and procedures
Machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the setting and operation of machinery
Work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, 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.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
Yes
No
Comments/feedback
Work order requirements are checked and confirmed
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
Correct side of fabric, naps, direction of pattern and pattern matches are identified
Fabric is checked for flaws
Appropriate needle types for the fabric are selected and threaded
OHS requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
Linings and any interlining materials are laid out and folded ready for sewing
Lining materials are matched and secured
Face fabric is folded, bringing edges to be seamed together to match any pattern and to maintain an appropriate finished length
Pattern matches are kept uniform within drops and across matching sets of blinds
Fabric is held together and, where required, supported with pins or other workplace approved methods
Curtain fabrics are held to allow for the personal right-hand or left-hand preference of the sewer, and manipulation requirements for the bulk and slipperiness of the materials
Machine sewing operations are completed correctly
Finished length and width of each panel is measured and checked against work order and adjusted where required
Linings and interlinings are attached to back of blind
Corners are folded and formed to match work order or workplace requirements
Hems are completed using the appropriate stitch type and sewing method
Corners are stitched and finished and threads trimmed
Ring placement positions are measured and marked
Headings and any stitching or slit along vertical gather lines are completed according to the work order
Ends of stitching are secured and any required weights are attached
Finished blinds are checked ensuring stitch length, end finishing and size blinds match work requirements
Work is pressed
Parts of the work which do not comply with work order are repaired
Rings are attached
Gather tapes and gathering lines are pulled up maintaining even fullness in gather and even tension in gathering lines
Headboard is painted, stained or covered with fabric fixed along the board length, corners are mitred and fixed, reducing bulk and ensuring a neat finish
Blinds are fitted to headboard or track and threading completed
Workplace required documentation or reporting is completed
Finished work is folded, protected and dispatched following workplace procedures