Construct Roman-style blinds

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 MSFSF3004, 'Construct Roman-style blinds'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Construct Roman-style blinds' 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 are confirmed

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

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

2.2

Lining materials patterns are matched and secured

2.3

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

2.4

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

2.5

Measuring and marking out of fold or stitching lines for batten placement is even and matches the work order or workplace requirements

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

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

Linings and interlinings are attached to the back of blind

3.4

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

3.5

Batten pockets are inserted and fixed following workplace procedures

3.6

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

3.7

Corners are stitched and finished and threads trimmed

4

Apply quality checks

4.1

Finished blinds are checked ensuring stitch length, end finishing and final length of finished blinds match work requirements

4.2

Work is pressed for the next work stage

4.3

Rings are attached correctly

4.4

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

5

Install blinds

5.1

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

5.2

Blinds are fitted to headboard or track, threading completed and blind folded using appropriate methods

6

Complete work

6.1

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

6.2

Workplace documentation or reporting is completed


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSFSF3004 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSF30613 - Certificate III in Soft Furnishing
  • MSF30913 - Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles