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

MSFSF2015 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Cut single layer fabrics

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFSF2015 - Cut single layer fabrics
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to measure, mark out and cut single layer fabrics for the manufacture of curtains and soft furnishing accessories. The unit applies to those in the furnishing industry cutting all types of single layer fabrics, including lining and interlining. It does not apply to cutting from patterns.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.

Assessment must occur in the workplace, or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies.

Access is required to:

single layer fabric required for the performance evidence, including lining or interlining

PPE applicable to job requirements

measuring and calculating equipment:

tapes

rulers

calculator and other workplace calculating equipment

cutting equipment:

scissors

blades

cutting machines

workplace documentation specified in the knowledge evidence.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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: Prepare to cut single layer fabrics
  • Identify job and equipment requirements from work order
       
Element: Select and lay out fabrics according work order and workplace procedures
       
Element: Inspect fabrics for flaws, design features affecting job requirements and required finish
       
Element: Select suitable scissors and blades and check prior to use for required sharpness, set, operation and safe condition
       
Element: Undertake cutting process
  • Mark out measurements for pleat lines, hems, headings and special seam allowances using workplace-approved methods
       
Element: Cut fabric according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, job requirements, workplace procedures and material characteristics
       
Element: Hang fabric using required protective covers and attached care label information
       
Element: Finish and dispatch work
  • Check that completed work complies with quality and work order requirements, and rectify identified deficiencies within scope of own role
       
Element: Dispatch cut lengths according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Collect and store material that can be re-used, and dispose of waste safely and sustainably according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Clean work area and equipment, and tag damaged tools and equipment
       
Element: Complete required workplace records according to workplace procedures
       


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.

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria, and foundation skills of this unit, which must include the ability to:

accurately measure and cut fabric quantities to minimise waste and produce consistent quality items for at least five different work orders; each work order must relate to one of the following types of products:

curtain

cushion

drape

swag

upholstered furniture component.

Each of the above work orders must require a different type of fabric and number of items to be cut. One work order must require lining or interlining, and one hanging cut fabric.

In the course of completing each of the above five work orders, the person must:

interpret work order and locate required materials, tools and equipment

apply safe handling procedures

follow work instructions and safe operating and inspection procedures to:

minimise risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to materials, equipment and products

maintain required production output and quality

use personal protective equipment (PPE)

identify special marking out requirements

use and dispose of waste sustainably

avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions and wastage

identify and resolve routine problems and faults encountered

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) requirements to observe when cutting fabrics:

ergonomic criteria

personal protection requirements

work order requirements, and industry-accepted quality indicators and requirements, relating to the cutting process described in performance evidence:

safety considerations and potential dangers associated with cutting equipment

operation of work systems

environmental requirements of cutting operations

work flow requirements for cutting process

layout and key features of work order requirements relating to cutting single layer fabrics:

required fabrics

number of items to be cut

fabric sizes to be cut

required allowances

required equipment

workplace standards

workplace procedures for:

selecting and laying out fabrics

marking out measurements for pleat lines, hems, headings and special seam allowances

inspecting fabric types for flaws

identifying design features affecting job requirements

identifying and labelling cut-out materials

selecting and using cutting equipment:

blades

cutting machines

scissors

cutting out and labelling materials

hanging fabrics

checking tools and equipment and tagging damaged items

effect of cutting on fabrics

use of material features in realising attractive use of fabric patterns:

face of materials

naps

direction

pattern matches

Submission Requirements

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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.
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
Identify job and equipment requirements from work order 
 
 
 
Mark out measurements for pleat lines, hems, headings and special seam allowances using workplace-approved methods 
 
 
Check that completed work complies with quality and work order requirements, and rectify identified deficiencies within scope of own role 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSFSF2015 - Cut single layer fabrics
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Assessment Record Sheet

MSFSF2015 - Cut single layer fabrics

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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