Construct Roman-style blinds

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 11:12 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MSFSF3015

State Code
OEL12

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

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to construct and sew bonded, cascade, looped, oriental, staggered, straight or relaxed Roman-style blinds using lining, interlining or full block fabric and aluminium or timber battens. It does not include wood-weave style Roman blinds, and it does not include blind installation. Workers with this competency interpret work documentation, identify fabrics and components to be used, and plan and complete construction, resolving routine problems and faults and optimising workflow and productivity. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to construct Roman-style blinds

1.1 Identify task requirements, including fabric to be used and any special sewing requirements, from work documentation and confirm according to workplace procedures.
1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements for task, including personal protective equipment
1.3 Select tools and equipment, including needles, to meet task requirements and check that they are safe and functional
1.4 Select fabric, hardware and other components to meet task requirements and check they meet quality requirements
1.5 Identify inward and outward facing side of fabric, naps, direction of pattern and pattern matches
1.6 Place patterns in relation to blind/blinds and determine pattern repeats, allowing enough fabric to match over multiple drops and/or blinds
1.7 Identify task sequence and quality checks for each stage to optimise workflow and avoid rework

2. Sew Roman-style blinds

2.1 Lay out fabric according to workplace procedures
2.2 Measure and mark out fold and stitching lines for batten placement according to task requirements
2.3 Hold fabric together and support where required according to workplace procedures
2.4 Complete pre-batten machine sewing operations according to workplace procedures
2.5 Measure and check finished length and width of panels against task requirements, and adjust where required
2.6 Insert batten pockets and fix according to workplace procedures
2.7 Complete post-batten hems and corners, and trim threads

3. Assemble Roman-style blinds

3.1 Attach child safety labels and hardware
3.2 Attach care labels
3.3 Attach fabric to the headboard or track
3.4 Attach rings and affix lifting cords

4. Finalise construction of Roman-style blinds

4.1 Check that finished blind complies with quality and other task requirements and rectify and report identified deficiencies within scope of own role
4.2 Protect finished work and dispatch to next process according to workplace procedures
4.3 Clean work area and surfaces and dispose of waste safely and sustainably according to workplace procedures
4.4 Check and store tools and equipment, and tag and report faulty items according to workplace procedures
4.5 Complete and process task documentation according to workplace procedures

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OBP11	MSFSF3014	Construct Roman-style blinds	Unit of competency

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