Construct Austrian festoon-style blinds

Unit of competency Outline

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23/07/2026 12:22 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MSFSF3005

State Code
WI634

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

030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.

Original Release Date

19/06/2014

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency covers constructing and sewing Austrian festoon-style blinds.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Establish work requirements and prepare for work

1.1 Work order requirements are checked and confirmed
1.2 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
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 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
2.2 Linings and any interlining materials are laid out and folded ready for sewing
2.3 Lining materials are matched and secured
2.4 Face fabric is folded, bringing edges to be seamed together to match any pattern and to maintain an appropriate finished length
2.5 Pattern matches are kept uniform within drops and across matching sets of blinds
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 Curtain 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 Finished length and width of each panel are measured and checked against work order and adjusted, where required
3.4 Linings and interlinings are attached to back of blind
3.5 Corners are folded and formed to match work order or workplace requirements
3.6 Hems are completed using the appropriate stitch type and sewing method
3.7 Corners are stitched and finished and threads trimmed
3.8 Ring placement positions are measured and marked

4 Sew gathering materials

4.1 Headings and any stitching or slit along vertical gather lines are completed according to the work order
4.2 Ends of stitching are secured and any required weights are attached

5 Finish work

5.1 Finished blinds are checked ensuring stitch length, end finishing and size blinds match work requirements
5.2 Work is pressed
5.3 Parts of the work which do not comply with work order are repaired
5.4 Rings are attached
5.5 Gather tapes and gathering lines are pulled up maintaining even fullness in gather and even tension in gathering lines
5.6 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
5.7 Blinds are fitted to headboard or track and threading completed

6 Complete work for next process

6.1 Workplace required documentation or reporting is completed
6.2 Finished work is folded, protected and despatched following workplace procedures

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
W8775	LMFSF3005B	Construct Austrian/festoon style blinds	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
J734	MSF30613	Certificate III in Soft Furnishing	Qualification