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Use automated curtain pleating equipment

Use automated curtain pleating equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF3002
State Code
WI631
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency covers using automated pleating equipment to construct curtain headings.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify automated curtain pleating equipment controls and work procedures
  • 1.1 Location and function of the equipment, including, equipment condition, components and controls, are identified
  • 1.2 Work procedures and documentation are checked to identify that settings are within approved operating range
  • 1.3 Inspection procedure for quality requirements for hemmed and seamed curtain drops is identified
  • 1.4 Heading type is recognised to identify personal work requirements for measuring, calculating, folding and finishing
  • 1.5 The process for obtaining materials and moving products to the next process is identified
2 Prepare for work
  • 2.1 Work order requirements are identified
  • 2.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 2.3 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • 2.4 Work sequence is planned to suit job
  • 2.5 Equipment on/off switches and guards are identified
  • 2.6 Pleated width for the curtain order is calculated
  • 2.7 Adjustments to equipment settings to match work order heading requirements and finished curtain width are made following workplace approved procedures
  • 2.8 Any required supplementary equipment is identified for routine cleaning, lubrication and adjustments
3 Operate automated curtain pleating equipment
  • 3.1 Lubrications and adjustments are made to the machine
  • 3.2 Curtains are spread on work area and clamped in the automated equipment ensuring a smooth and square alignment with the machine guides
  • 3.3 Curtain pleating is completed, monitoring equipment conditions and drape quality
  • 3.4 Finished width of each curtain drop is measured and checked against work order and pleat size is adjusted, where required
  • 3.5 Curtain headings are stapled or clipped within required heading area
  • 3.6 Problems are identified and reported following workplace procedures
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Finished work is despatched to next process following workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Equipment and work area clean up are completed following workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8772 LMFSF3002B Use automated curtain pleating equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J734 MSF30613 Certificate III in Soft Furnishing Qualification