Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 2:00 AM AWST
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Construct lined curtains/drapes
Construct lined curtains/drapes
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFSF2008B
LMFSF2008B
State Code
W8764
W8764
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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
40
Description
This unit covers the competency to construct and machine sew lined curtains/drapes.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish work requirements and prepare for work
- 1.1. OHS requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- 1.2. Work order requirements are checked and confirmed
- 1.3. Heading type is recognised to identify personal work requirements for measuring, calculating, sewing, folding and finishing
- 1.4. Correct side of fabric, naps, direction of pattern and pattern matches are identified
- 1.5. Lining attachment method is recognised to identify any attachments and fasteners, trims and sewing requirements
- 1.6. Drapery panels are checked for faults
- 1.7. Appropriate needle types for the fabric are selected and threaded
2. Lay out work to be sewn
- 2.1. Top fabric is folded bringing edges to be seamed together to match any pattern and to maintain an appropriate finished length following workplace quality requirements
- 2.2. Linings and any interlining materials are laid out and folded ready for sewing
- 2.3. 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 personal right-hand or left-hand preference of the sewer, and manipulation requirements for the bulk and slipperiness of the materials
- 3.2. Linings to be bagged are sewn in place
- 3.3. Machine sewing operations are completed correctly
- 3.4. Corners are folded and formed to match work order requirements, inserting any required weight bags
- 3.5. Hems are completed using any required weights, stitch type and appropriate sewing method
- 3.6. Corners are stitched and finished, trimming any threads
4. Construct curtain headings
- 4.1. Curtain heading tape is attached according to workplace approved method and job instructions
- 4.2. Attached lining and interlinings are sewn into heading
- 4.3. Sewn pleat spaces are kept uniform within drops
- 4.4. Linings and interlinings are attached to curtain backs by sewing or using appropriate fasteners
- 4.5. Care labels are fixed to heading or hem of curtain according to workplace standards
- 4.6. Separate linings are sewn using appropriate heading tape and attached to curtain
5. Finish work
- 5.1. Finished curtain panels, including stitch length, end finishing and final length of finished curtain panels are checked against work requirements
- 5.2. Work is pressed for the next work stage
- 5.3. Any parts of the work which do not comply with work order are repaired
6. Complete work for next process
- 6.1. Workplace required documentation is completed and stored following appropriate procedures
- 6.2. Finished work is folded, protected and dispatched to next process 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 scope
This unit addresses the construction of lined curtains and drapes. It covers work involving sewing and manipulation requirements for machine sewing a range of linings which are to include:
detached and sewn-in linings and may include interlined
loose-lined and bag-lined products
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 some 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
Machines may include, but are not limited to:
industrial sewing machines and pressing equipment
Tools and equipment may include:
measuring and calculating equipment, including tapes, rulers, calculators, computers
fabric and general cutting and sewing tools, including scissors, sewing machines, hemming machines, overlockers, pleating machines
Materials to be machined may include but are not limited to:
lining
interlining and curtain fabrics
fasteners
threads
Work order requirements are to cover:
widths and numbers of finished curtain panels, heading style, number and spacing of pleats
finishing and any filling of curtain headings
Marking out
Marking out is to cover returns, overlaps, pleats and spaces
Machine sewing operations must ensure:
straight stitching along seam lines from the top to the lower edge of the material or vice versa
securing of beginning and end of threads of the stitching with even and appropriate seam stitch type, length, visibility
seams are flat
the inclusion of care labels and fibre content labels where required
finished components match work requirements
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures
Machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the setting and operation of machinery
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
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 scope
This unit addresses the construction of lined curtains and drapes. It covers work involving sewing and manipulation requirements for machine sewing a range of linings which are to include:
detached and sewn-in linings and may include interlined
loose-lined and bag-lined products
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 some 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
Machines may include, but are not limited to:
industrial sewing machines and pressing equipment
Tools and equipment may include:
measuring and calculating equipment, including tapes, rulers, calculators, computers
fabric and general cutting and sewing tools, including scissors, sewing machines, hemming machines, overlockers, pleating machines
Materials to be machined may include but are not limited to:
lining
interlining and curtain fabrics
fasteners
threads
Work order requirements are to cover:
widths and numbers of finished curtain panels, heading style, number and spacing of pleats
finishing and any filling of curtain headings
Marking out
Marking out is to cover returns, overlaps, pleats and spaces
Machine sewing operations must ensure:
straight stitching along seam lines from the top to the lower edge of the material or vice versa
securing of beginning and end of threads of the stitching with even and appropriate seam stitch type, length, visibility
seams are flat
the inclusion of care labels and fibre content labels where required
finished components match work requirements
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures
Machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the setting and operation of machinery
Work instructions, including job sheets, 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
Apply safe handling practices for equipment, products and materials
Interpret work order to manufacture the required lined curtains
Identify materials used and any special sewing requirements for those materials
Measure accurately
Construct at least two different types of lined curtains/drapes
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.
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
Apply safe handling practices for equipment, products and materials
Interpret work order to manufacture the required lined curtains
Identify materials used and any special sewing requirements for those materials
Measure accurately
Construct at least two different types of lined curtains/drapes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W0378 | LMFSF2008A | Construct lined curtains/drapes | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI623 | MSFSF2008 | Construct lined curtains and drapes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W027 | LMF20702 | Certificate II in Soft Furnishing | Qualification |
| W037 | LMF30902 | Certificate III in Soft Furnishing | Qualification |