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Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings

Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF3017
State Code
OEJ76
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
56
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to measure up and calculate fabric and tracking quantities for window coverings during a site visit for subsequent use in job specifications and quotes/tenders.Workers with this competency established procedures, using discretion, judgement and problem-solving to identify and resolve potential issues. Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking windows coverings work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training, as specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for site measure
  • 1.1 Review work order and identify drape requirements, fabric types and lining/interlining requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and obtain required measuring tools and equipment
  • 1.3 Follow workplace procedures to organise site access
2. Complete and document drape measurements
  • 2.1 Document fabric width and repeat features based on customer selection
  • 2.2 Document finished length of window covering
  • 2.3 Identify heading and required fullness ratio
  • 2.4 Identify and record loose or attached lining preference
  • 2.5 Measure and document finished width of tracking and window covering
  • 2.6 Calculate number of fabric drops per curtain
  • 2.7 Calculate length of each fabric drop based on finished length plus hem and heading allowances and pattern repeats
  • 2.8 Calculate and record fabric requirements, with allowances for seams, hems, headings, drape fullness or heading type
3. Calculate and document lining and interlining quantities
  • 3.1 Document width of lining and interlining fabrics based on customer selection
  • 3.2 Calculate number of lining/interlining widths or quantity of continuous lining based on required number of drape drops or continuous fabric
  • 3.3 Calculate length of lining/interlining including hem allowances
  • 3.4 Calculate and record amount of lining/interlining taking account of need to minimise waste
4. Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Review and check all measurements on documentation for completeness
  • 4.2 Finalise documentation and process in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI637 MSFSF3008 Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings Unit of competency