Unit of competency Outline

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Dress windows

Dress windows

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF2013
State Code
WI628
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
040319 - Furnishing Installation
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency covers decoratively installing and adjusting window finishings.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 window dressing 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 Identify window finishings to be installed
  • 1.1 Type of window finishings to be fitted and work order requirements are identified
  • 1.2 Materials and tools are identified from work instructions and, where necessary, site inspection
  • 1.3 The effect of the fitting process on overall finished window is identified
2 Plan process for dressing window
  • 2.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 2.2 Appropriate equipment is identified to minimise risks of damage to customers’ premises or injuries to self
  • 2.3 Manufacturer information on products used is located and used to plan work
  • 2.4 Decorator's specifications, if any, are used to plan work
  • 2.5 Attachment process is planned to conform to quality requirements, minimise time, economically use materials and maximise appearance of the finished work
  • 2.6 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
3 Complete fitting operations
  • 3.1 Backing is attached, where appropriate, to the curtain using appropriate fittings
  • 3.2 Required number of glides are identified, matched between window finishing, and tracks added or removed as required
  • 3.3 Curtains are attached to tracks and checked for smooth and even operation and hanging
  • 3.4 Curtain height and floor clearance is checked and compared to work order requirement
  • 3.5 Pelmets, valances, swags, pull-backs or tie-back holders are fitted using appropriate hardware and adjusted for fall, neatness and appearance
  • 3.6 Where required, pleats are folded and tied to maintain required pleating
4 Clean work area
  • 4.1 Worksite and any equipment used is cleaned and stored appropriately
  • 4.2 Unserviceable equipment is tagged, faults are identified and appropriate personnel are informed
  • 4.3 Completed work is inspected and compared to workplace quality requirements
  • 4.4 Fittings and curtains which do not meet quality specifications are repaired on-site or returned to the workroom for repair
  • 4.5 Appropriate documentation or reporting is completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8769 LMFSF2013B Dress windows Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
J734 MSF30613 Certificate III in Soft Furnishing Qualification