Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

This unit covers work involved in the measuring up and calculations for fabric and lining quantities for all soft furnishings, including:
curtains
austrian
roman
festoon and other blinds
swags and tails
and jabots

Unit context

OH&S 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 measurement and calculation of fabric quantities

Tools and equipment may include:
measuring and calculating equipment
including tapes
rulers
calculators and computers

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

The number of fabric drops per curtain is based on:
useable drapery fabric width
fullness requirements for heading type
size of returns and overlaps
track width identified for customer order

Information and procedures

Manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures

Workplace procedures relating to measuring for soft furnishings

Preparation of client quotation, including drawings, plans and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Identify materials to be used and any special handling requirements for those materials
Apply safe handling practices for equipment, products and materials
Measure up and accurately calculate fabric quantities for at least three different window covering types
Prepare quotation and/or work order and locate and apply relevant information
Identify materials to be used and any special requirements
Follow work instructions to minimise the risk of injury to self or others
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Report process or materials faults, damaged products or equipment

Underpinning Knowledge
Design features of the fabrics and finished curtains in relation to attractive draping requirements
Fabric types, common faults and inspection procedures
Work requirements, including workplace standards

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, plans and safety procedures
Communication. Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, co-ordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Planning. Plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
Teamwork. Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using co-operative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
Mathematical ideas and techniques. Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
Solve problems. Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate measuring and calculation variables
Use of technology. Use workplace technology related to measuring and calculating

Resource Implications
Client quotations, work orders, measuring equipment, fabrics, including linings and interlinings, calculator, other relevant equipment.

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.

Key Competency Levels
NB:These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
There are three levels available:
Level 1 where work is within set conditions and process
Level 2 where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised; and
Level 3 where the design and/or development of conditions or process is required
Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(2)