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

MSFSF3005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Construct Austrian festoon-style blinds

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFSF3005 - Construct Austrian festoon-style blinds
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers constructing and sewing Austrian festoon-style 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 appropriate sewing machine, fabrics, work procedures and/or equipment instructions.
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: 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
  • Work health and safety (WHS) 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 are 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 despatched 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.

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 order requirements are checked and confirmed

1.2

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

1.3

Correct side of fabric, naps, direction of pattern and pattern matches are identified

1.4

Fabric is checked for flaws

1.5

Appropriate needle types for the fabric are selected and threaded

2

Lay out work to be sewn

2.1

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

2.2

Linings and any interlining materials are laid out and folded ready for sewing

2.3

Lining materials are matched and secured

2.4

Face fabric is folded, bringing edges to be seamed together to match any pattern and to maintain an appropriate finished length

2.5

Pattern matches are kept uniform within drops and across matching sets of blinds

2.6

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 the personal right-hand or left-hand preference of the sewer, and manipulation requirements for the bulk and slipperiness of the materials

3.2

Machine sewing operations are completed correctly

3.3

Finished length and width of each panel are measured and checked against work order and adjusted, where required

3.4

Linings and interlinings are attached to back of blind

3.5

Corners are folded and formed to match work order or workplace requirements

3.6

Hems are completed using the appropriate stitch type and sewing method

3.7

Corners are stitched and finished and threads trimmed

3.8

Ring placement positions are measured and marked

4

Sew gathering materials

4.1

Headings and any stitching or slit along vertical gather lines are completed according to the work order

4.2

Ends of stitching are secured and any required weights are attached

5

Finish work

5.1

Finished blinds are checked ensuring stitch length, end finishing and size blinds match work requirements

5.2

Work is pressed

5.3

Parts of the work which do not comply with work order are repaired

5.4

Rings are attached

5.5

Gather tapes and gathering lines are pulled up maintaining even fullness in gather and even tension in gathering lines

5.6

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

5.7

Blinds are fitted to headboard or track and threading completed

6

Complete work for next process

6.1

Workplace required documentation or reporting is completed

6.2

Finished work is folded, protected and despatched 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

Identify materials used and any special sewing requirements measure accurately and construct at least two (2) Austrian festoon-style blinds to required size and accuracy

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

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 Austrian festoon-style blinds

Work requirements, including workplace standards

Risks to health from repetitive actions and prevention strategies

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

Establish work requirements and prepare for work

1.1

Work order requirements are checked and confirmed

1.2

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

1.3

Correct side of fabric, naps, direction of pattern and pattern matches are identified

1.4

Fabric is checked for flaws

1.5

Appropriate needle types for the fabric are selected and threaded

2

Lay out work to be sewn

2.1

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

2.2

Linings and any interlining materials are laid out and folded ready for sewing

2.3

Lining materials are matched and secured

2.4

Face fabric is folded, bringing edges to be seamed together to match any pattern and to maintain an appropriate finished length

2.5

Pattern matches are kept uniform within drops and across matching sets of blinds

2.6

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 the personal right-hand or left-hand preference of the sewer, and manipulation requirements for the bulk and slipperiness of the materials

3.2

Machine sewing operations are completed correctly

3.3

Finished length and width of each panel are measured and checked against work order and adjusted, where required

3.4

Linings and interlinings are attached to back of blind

3.5

Corners are folded and formed to match work order or workplace requirements

3.6

Hems are completed using the appropriate stitch type and sewing method

3.7

Corners are stitched and finished and threads trimmed

3.8

Ring placement positions are measured and marked

4

Sew gathering materials

4.1

Headings and any stitching or slit along vertical gather lines are completed according to the work order

4.2

Ends of stitching are secured and any required weights are attached

5

Finish work

5.1

Finished blinds are checked ensuring stitch length, end finishing and size blinds match work requirements

5.2

Work is pressed

5.3

Parts of the work which do not comply with work order are repaired

5.4

Rings are attached

5.5

Gather tapes and gathering lines are pulled up maintaining even fullness in gather and even tension in gathering lines

5.6

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

5.7

Blinds are fitted to headboard or track and threading completed

6

Complete work for next process

6.1

Workplace required documentation or reporting is completed

6.2

Finished work is folded, protected and despatched following workplace procedures

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

Austrian festoon-style blinds include:

Austrian

festoon

London

balloon

cloud

Tools and equipment include:

industrial sewing machines

measuring equipment

stapler

drill

saw

Materials include:

lining

interlining and curtain fabrics, including lace

fabric-lined and unlined blinds

fasteners

threads

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 include:

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 and visibility

seams are flat

finished components match work requirements

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
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 
Work health and safety (WHS) 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 are 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 despatched following workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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