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Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings

Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF3008
State Code
WI637
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
56
Description
This unit of competency covers measuring up and calculating fabric and tracking quantities for window coverings during a site visit for subsequent use in job specifications and quotes/tenders.Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking windows coverings work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Notes
Elements and 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 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 2.2 Fabric repeats are noted from samples of customer selected fabrics and recorded
  • 2.3 Fabric width and pattern repeat are noted for work order
  • 2.4 Finished length of window covering is identified for order
  • 2.5 Heading type is identified for order and fullness ratio is identified
  • 2.6 Loose or attached lining preference is noted on work order
  • 2.7 Finished width of tracking and window covering is measured and noted
  • 2.8 Number of fabric drops per curtain is calculated
  • 2.9 Length of each fabric drop is calculated based on finished length plus hem and heading allowances and pattern repeats
  • 2.10 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8778 LMFSF3008B Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ76 MSFSF3017 Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings Unit of competency