Construct lined curtains and drapes

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MSFSF2008, 'Construct lined curtains and drapes'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Construct lined curtains and drapes' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

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

1.2

Work order requirements are checked and confirmed

1.3

Heading type is recognised to identify personal work requirements for measuring, calculating, sewing, folding and finishing

1.4

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

1.5

Lining attachment method is recognised to identify any attachments and fasteners, trims and sewing requirements

1.6

Drapery panels are checked for faults

1.7

Appropriate needle types for the fabric are selected and threaded

2

Lay out work to be sewn

2.1

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

2.2

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

2.3

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

3.2

Linings to be bagged are sewn in place

3.3

Machine sewing operations are completed correctly

3.4

Corners are folded and formed to match work order requirements, inserting any required weight bags

3.5

Hems are completed using any required weights, stitch type and appropriate sewing method

3.6

Corners are stitched and finished, and any loose threads trimmed

4

Construct curtain headings

4.1

Curtain heading tape is attached according to workplace approved method and job instructions

4.2

Attached lining and interlinings are sewn into heading

4.3

Sewn pleat spaces are kept uniform within drops

4.4

Linings and interlinings are attached to curtain backs by sewing or using appropriate fasteners

4.5

Care labels are fixed to heading or hem of curtain according to workplace standards

4.6

Separate linings are sewn using appropriate heading tape and attached to curtain

5

Finish work

5.1

Finished curtain panels, including stitch length, end finishing and final length of finished curtain panels are checked against work requirements

5.2

Work is pressed for the next work stage

5.3

Any parts of the work which do not comply with work order are repaired

6

Complete work for next process

6.1

Workplace required documentation is completed and stored following appropriate procedures

6.2

Finished work is folded, protected and despatched to next process following workplace procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSFSF2008 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSF30613 - Certificate III in Soft Furnishing
  • MSF20113 - Certificate II in Furnishing