Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.