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Construct Roman-style blinds

Construct Roman-style blinds

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF3004
State Code
WI633
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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 constructing and sewing Roman-style blinds to workplace requirements. 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 health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.2 Work order requirements are checked are confirmed
  • 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 Linings and interlining materials are laid out and folded ready for sewing
  • 2.2 Lining materials patterns are matched and secured
  • 2.3 Face fabric is folded bringing edges to be seamed together to check any pattern matching and to maintain an appropriate finished length
  • 2.4 Pattern matches are kept uniform within drops and across matching sets of blinds
  • 2.5 Measuring and marking out of fold or stitching lines for batten placement is even and matches the work order or workplace requirements
  • 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 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 Linings and interlinings are attached to the back of blind
  • 3.4 Finished length and width of each panel are measured and checked against work order and adjusted where required
  • 3.5 Batten pockets are inserted and fixed following workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Hems are completed using any required weights, stitch type and appropriate sewing method
  • 3.7 Corners are stitched and finished and threads trimmed
4 Apply quality checks
  • 4.1 Finished blinds are checked ensuring stitch length, end finishing and final length of finished blinds match work requirements
  • 4.2 Work is pressed for the next work stage
  • 4.3 Rings are attached correctly
  • 4.4 Parts of the work which do not comply with work order are repaired
5 Install blinds
  • 5.1 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
  • 5.2 Blinds are fitted to headboard or track, threading completed and blind folded using appropriate methods
6 Complete work
  • 6.1 Finished work is protected and despatched to next process following workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Workplace documentation or reporting is completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8774 LMFSF3004B Construct roman style blinds Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBP11 MSFSF3014 Construct Roman-style blinds Unit of competency