Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSFSF2006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Calculate fabric quantities for window coverings

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFSF2006 - Calculate fabric quantities for window coverings
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers calculating and documenting fabric quantities for a variety of window coverings, including curtains and blinds.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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 work orders, fabrics, including linings and interlinings, calculator and, where available, workplace pleat calculating charts.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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: Prepare for calculations
  • 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
       
Element: Calculate drape fabric requirements
  • Work health and safety (WHS) 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
       
Element: Calculate lining and interlining quantities
  • 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
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Work orders for cutting and machining are completed following workplace procedures
  • Documentation is forwarded to appropriate work areas and filed as required
       


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for calculations

1.1

Measuring and calculating equipment are collected

1.2

Mathematical processes and guide charts required are identified

1.3

Drape requirements, fabric types and lining/interlining requirements are noted from work order

2

Calculate drape fabric requirements

2.1

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

2.2

Fabric repeats are measured for customer selected fabrics and recorded

2.3

Fabric width is checked taking note of any wider than usual selvages

2.4

Finished length of window covering is identified from order

2.5

Heading type is identified from order and fullness ratio is identified

2.6

Number of fabric drops per curtain is calculated

2.7

Length of each fabric drop is calculated based on finished length plus hem and heading allowances and pattern repeats

2.8

Allowances for seams, hems, headings, drape fullness or heading type are noted on the work order

3

Calculate lining and interlining quantities

3.1

Width of lining and, where required, interlining fabrics, is noted

3.2

Number of lining/interlining widths is calculated based on required number of drape drops

3.3

Length of lining/interlining drops is calculated, including hem allowances

3.4

Amount of lining/interlining fabric is calculated and marked on work order

3.5

Procedures for minimising waste fabric are identified and used

4

Complete documentation

4.1

Work orders for cutting and machining are completed following workplace procedures

4.2

Documentation is forwarded to appropriate work areas and filed as required

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 and locate and apply relevant information and measure and accurately calculate fabric quantities to minimise waste and produce consistent quality drapes for at least five (5) different types of window coverings

Identify materials used and any special marking out requirements and document calculations accurately

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

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

Measurement and calculation techniques for soft furnishing materials

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:

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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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for calculations

1.1

Measuring and calculating equipment are collected

1.2

Mathematical processes and guide charts required are identified

1.3

Drape requirements, fabric types and lining/interlining requirements are noted from work order

2

Calculate drape fabric requirements

2.1

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

2.2

Fabric repeats are measured for customer selected fabrics and recorded

2.3

Fabric width is checked taking note of any wider than usual selvages

2.4

Finished length of window covering is identified from order

2.5

Heading type is identified from order and fullness ratio is identified

2.6

Number of fabric drops per curtain is calculated

2.7

Length of each fabric drop is calculated based on finished length plus hem and heading allowances and pattern repeats

2.8

Allowances for seams, hems, headings, drape fullness or heading type are noted on the work order

3

Calculate lining and interlining quantities

3.1

Width of lining and, where required, interlining fabrics, is noted

3.2

Number of lining/interlining widths is calculated based on required number of drape drops

3.3

Length of lining/interlining drops is calculated, including hem allowances

3.4

Amount of lining/interlining fabric is calculated and marked on work order

3.5

Procedures for minimising waste fabric are identified and used

4

Complete documentation

4.1

Work orders for cutting and machining are completed following workplace procedures

4.2

Documentation is forwarded to appropriate work areas and filed as required

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including 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

Window covering calculations include:

calculations for fabric and lining quantities for all:

curtains

Austrian, Roman 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 include:

measuring and calculating equipment

including tapes

rulers

calculators and computers

Materials include:

all forms of curtaining and other window covering material

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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
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 
Work health and safety (WHS) 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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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