Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to use automated pleating equipment to construct curtain headings. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify automated curtain pleating equipment controls and work procedures |
1.1. Location and function of the equipment, including, equipment condition, components and controls are identified 1.2. Work procedures and documentation are checked to identify that settings are within approved operating range 1.3. Inspection procedure for quality requirements for hemmed and seamed curtain drops is identified 1.4. Heading type is recognised to identify personal work requirements for measuring, calculating, folding and finishing 1.5. The process for obtaining materials and moving products to the next process is identified |
2. Prepare for work |
2.1. Work order requirements are identified 2.2. OHS requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 2.3. Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition 2.4. Work sequence is planned to suit job 2.5. Equipment on/off switches and guards are identified 2.6. Pleated width for the curtain order is calculated 2.7. Adjustments to equipment settings to match work order heading requirements and finished curtain width are made following workplace approved procedures 2.8. Any required supplementary equipment is identified for routine cleaning, lubrication and adjustments |
3. Operate automated curtain pleating equipment |
3.1. Lubrications and adjustments are made to the machine 3.2. Curtains are spread on work area and clamped in the automated equipment ensuring a smooth and square alignment with the machine guides 3.3. Curtain pleating is completed, monitoring equipment conditions and drape quality 3.4. Finished width of each curtain drop is measured and checked against work order and pleat size is adjusted where required 3.5. Curtain headings are stapled or clipped within required heading area 3.6. Problems are identified and reported following workplace procedures 3.7. Finished work is dispatched to next process following workplace procedures 3.8. Equipment and work area clean up are completed following workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Critical aspects of evidence |
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Resource implications |
Automated pleating equipment, operating procedures, unpleated curtains. |
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. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Unit scope |
This unit covers work involving the set up and use of automated curtain pleating equipment following workplace operating procedures |
Unit context |
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Personal protective equipment |
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Soft Furnishing |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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