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Construct Austrian/festoon style blinds

Construct Austrian/festoon style blinds

Unit of competency
National Code
LMFSF3005B
State Code
W8775
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/05/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2008
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
30/09/2008
Nominal Hours
56
Description
This unit identifies the requirements for constructing and sewing Austrian/festoon style blinds.
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. OHS 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 is 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 dispatched following workplace procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Unit context
OHS requirements may include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures or equivalent
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the set up and operation of machines. This may be demonstrated either individually or in a team environment
Blinds to be constructed may include:
Austrian
festoon
London
balloon
cloud and festoon-style curtain types including lace
fabric-lined and unlined blinds
Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:
industrial sewing machines
measuring equipment
stapler
drill and saw
Materials to be machined may include but are not limited to:
lining
interlining and curtain fabrics
fasteners
threads
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Work order requirements include:
widths and numbers of finished blinds
seam allowances and types
number and widths of panels
lining and any interlining
contrasting edging
required fasteners and other materials
mounting style headboard or track requirements
Machine sewing operations
Machine sewing operations are to ensure:
straight stitching along seam lines from the face to the lower edge of the material,
securing of beginning and end of threads
stitching is even and appropriate seam stitch type, length, visibility,
seams are flat
finished components match work requirements
Information and procedures
Machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the setting and operation of machinery
Work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication








EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence
Identify materials used and any special sewing requirements for the style of blinds
Apply safe handling practices for equipment, products and materials
Gather fabrics evenly to meet customer requirements and fabric type
Construct at least two types of Austrian/festoon style blinds which may be Austrian, festoon, London, balloon and cloud
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Report process or materials faults, damaged products or equipment

Resource implications
Appropriate sewing machine, fabrics, work order, workplace information, including work procedures and/or equipment instructions.

Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.


Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W0389 LMFSF3005A Construct austrian/festoon style blinds Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WI634 MSFSF3005 Construct Austrian festoon-style blinds Unit of competency
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