Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSFBA3006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Construct pleated-style blinds

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFBA3006 - Construct pleated-style blinds
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or it successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

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

Access is required a location relevant to constructing pleated-style blinds; and workplace practices, including standard operating procedures and work instructions for constructing pleated-style blinds.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Establish work requirements and prepare for work
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, legislative requirements and workplace practices are observed throughout the work
  • Personal protective equipment is selected and checked
  • Work order requirements are checked and confirmed
  • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for safe operation
  • Fabric is selected from stock and checked against work order and for any flaws
  • Hardware is selected and checked against work order
       
Element: Lay out, mark and cut fabrics
  • Correct side of fabric, naps, direction of pattern and pattern matches are identified
  • Allowances for hardware, joins and hems are calculated and recorded
  • 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
       
Element: Construct blind
  • Fabric is joined or trimmed to required width
  • Pleats are formed in fabric according to workplace practices
  • Cord holes are punched in fabric
  • Bottom of blind is finished according to work order
  • Head and bottom rail are cut to required length
  • Blind is assembled according to work instructions
  • Cords are cut and attached following work instructions
  • Child safety mechanisms as required by legislation or code of practice are selected and attached
       
Element: Make quality checks
  • Finished blinds are checked to ensure end finishing and final length of finished blinds match work requirements
  • 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
       
Element: Complete work
  • Finished work is cleaned, packaged and stored following workplace practices
  • Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored
  • Faulty tools and equipment are reported to appropriate personnel
  • Work area is cleaned and waste is disposed of in accordance with workplace practices and environmental legislation covering disposal of industrial waste
  • Workplace documentation is completed
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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

Interpret work order, locate materials and use information to complete tasks in constructing pleated-style blinds

Apply safe handling practices and safe operating procedures for equipment, products and materials to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

Identify materials and equipment used in constructing pleated-style blinds

Select, set up and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace practices

Report material faults, damaged products or equipment

Cut fabrics accurately according to work order and construct a minimum of two (2) pleated-style blinds

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for constructing pleated-style blinds

Organisational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for constructing pleated-style blinds

Environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

Established communication channels and workplace/worksite protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Types of tools and equipment used in the construction of pleated-style blinds and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Characteristics of fabrics used to construct pleated-style blinds

Cutting patterns and sequences

Cutting tool condition, including sharpness, straightness and suitability for task

Industry standards for fabric widths

Terms used to describe components of pleated-style blinds

Storage systems and labelling

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

WHS requirements include:

Commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations

organisational safety policies and procedures

the use of personal protective equipment and clothing

firefighting equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including lifting and carrying

Legislative requirements include:

applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

the environment

equal employment opportunity (EEO)

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care and heritage

Workplace practices include:

legal, organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

emergency and evacuation

ethical standards

recording and reporting

access and equity principles and practices

equipment use, maintenance and storage

environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

tolerances

following manufacturer instructions

Personal protective equipment includes:

safety glasses/goggles

hearing protection

safety footwear

protective clothing and head wear

respiratory protection

Work orders include:

quotations for work

job cards

customer orders

specifications, including design, size, colour and quantity

Tools and equipment include:

cutting bench

shears

knives

cut off saws

sewing machines

needles

welding equipment

glue guns

heat set machines

Fabric includes:

polyester blend

metalisized

dim out

flame retardant

solar protected

Hardware includes:

guide wires

operation mechanisms (crank and motor)

cord

trumpets

remote control

Joining includes:

sewing, welding or gluing

Work instructions include:

instructions for the construction of pleated-style blinds

Appropriate personnel include:

assessors

trainer

supervisor

team leader

maintenance officer

manager or any other person responsible for the work activity

Waste includes:

textiles

hardware

Workplace documentation includes:

time sheets

customer care cards

work orders

reports

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, legislative requirements and workplace practices are observed throughout the work 
Personal protective equipment is selected and checked 
Work order requirements are checked and confirmed 
Tools and equipment are selected and checked for safe operation 
Fabric is selected from stock and checked against work order and for any flaws 
Hardware is selected and checked against work order 
Correct side of fabric, naps, direction of pattern and pattern matches are identified 
Allowances for hardware, joins and hems are calculated and recorded 
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 
Fabric is joined or trimmed to required width 
Pleats are formed in fabric according to workplace practices 
Cord holes are punched in fabric 
Bottom of blind is finished according to work order 
Head and bottom rail are cut to required length 
Blind is assembled according to work instructions 
Cords are cut and attached following work instructions 
Child safety mechanisms as required by legislation or code of practice are selected and attached 
Finished blinds are checked to ensure end finishing and final length of finished blinds match work requirements 
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 
Finished work is cleaned, packaged and stored following workplace practices 
Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored 
Faulty tools and equipment are reported to appropriate personnel 
Work area is cleaned and waste is disposed of in accordance with workplace practices and environmental legislation covering disposal of industrial waste 
Workplace documentation is completed 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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