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Construct pleated-style blinds

Construct pleated-style blinds

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFBA3006
State Code
WI267
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (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
56
Description
This unit of competency covers constructing pleated-style blinds. It applies in a workplace environment and may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises.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, legislative requirements and workplace practices are observed throughout the work
  • 1.2 Personal protective equipment is selected and checked
  • 1.3 Work order requirements are checked and confirmed
  • 1.4 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for safe operation
  • 1.5 Fabric is selected from stock and checked against work order and for any flaws
  • 1.6 Hardware is selected and checked against work order
2 Lay out, mark and cut fabrics
  • 2.1 Correct side of fabric, naps, direction of pattern and pattern matches are identified
  • 2.2 Allowances for hardware, joins and hems are calculated and recorded
  • 2.3 Fabric is laid out laid out flat and square on a cutting bench large enough to take the full width of the fabric, marked using chalk, markers or pencil and cut following workplace practices
3 Construct blind
  • 3.1 Fabric is joined or trimmed to required width
  • 3.2 Pleats are formed in fabric according to workplace practices
  • 3.3 Cord holes are punched in fabric
  • 3.4 Bottom of blind is finished according to work order
  • 3.5 Head and bottom rail are cut to required length
  • 3.6 Blind is assembled according to work instructions
  • 3.7 Cords are cut and attached following work instructions
  • 3.8 Child safety mechanisms as required by legislation or code of practice are selected and attached
4 Make quality checks
  • 4.1 Finished blinds are checked to ensure end finishing and final length of finished blinds match work requirements
  • 4.2 Finished blind is tested within limits of normal operation for correct operation and parts of the work that do not comply with work order are repaired or re-worked
5 Complete work
  • 5.1 Finished work is cleaned, packaged and stored following workplace practices
  • 5.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored
  • 5.3 Faulty tools and equipment are reported to appropriate personnel
  • 5.4 Work area is cleaned and waste is disposed of in accordance with workplace practices and environmental legislation covering disposal of industrial waste
  • 5.5 Workplace documentation is completed
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State Code National Code Title Type
J737 MSF30913 Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles Qualification