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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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. Measure windows and calculate drape fabric requirements

2.1. Fabric repeats are noted from samples of customer selected fabrics and recorded

2.2. Fabric width and pattern repeat are noted for work order

2.3. Finished length of window covering is identified for order

2.4. Heading type is identified for order and fullness ratio is identified

2.5. Loose or attached lining preference is noted on work order

2.6. Finished width of tracking and window covering is measured and noted

2.7. Number of fabric drops per curtain is calculated

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

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

3. Calculate lining and interlining quantities

3.1. Width of lining and interlining fabrics is noted

3.2. Number of lining/interlining widths or quantity of continuous lining is calculated based on required number of drape drops or continuous fabric

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

3.4. Amount of lining/interlining fabric is calculated and noted for work order

3.5. Procedures for minimising waste fabric are identified

4. Complete documentation

4.1. Quotation is prepared for client according to workplace procedures

4.2. Documentation is forwarded to appropriate work area

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 co-operative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

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

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate measuring and calculation variables

use workplace technology related to measuring and calculating

Required knowledge

design features of the fabrics and finished curtains in relation to attractive draping requirements

fabric types, common faults and inspection procedures

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 to be used and any special handling requirements for those materials

Apply safe handling practices for equipment, products and materials

Measure up and accurately calculate fabric quantities for at least three different window covering types

Prepare quotation and/or work order and locate and apply relevant information

Identify materials to be used and any special requirements

Follow work instructions to 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

Client quotations, work orders, measuring equipment, fabrics, including linings and interlinings, calculator, other relevant equipment.

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.

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 work involved in measuring up and calculations for fabric and lining quantities for all soft furnishings, including:

curtains

Austrian

Roman

festoon and other blinds

swags, tails and jabots

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 measurement and calculation of fabric quantities

Tools and equipment may include:

measuring and calculating equipment

including tapes

rulers

calculators and computers

Personal protective equipment

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

The number of fabric drops per curtain is based on:

useable drapery fabric width

fullness requirements for heading type

size of returns and overlaps

track width identified for customer order

Information and procedures

Manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Workplace procedures relating to measuring for soft furnishings

Preparation of client quotation, including drawings, plans and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Unit sector

Soft Furnishing

This unit contains employability skills.