Produce roman and London blinds

The standard covers the skills and knowledge required to produce roman and London blinds. 

This includes:

1. selecting materials

measuring

3. cutting fabrics

finishing

The standard is aimed at those working in soft furnishings.

1. comply with health, safety and environmental requirements, relevant statutory regulations and industry standards/codes of practice at all times
2. identify and confirm specifications for work being undertaken
3. work with colleagues to achieve specifications
4. select materials suitable for roman and London blind construction
5. check suitability of materials for roman and London blind construction
6. select fabric types for roman and London blind linings to meet specifications
7. select fabric suitable for contrast panels to meet specifications
8. calculate blind features, measurements and dimensions and window/aperture style/size to meet specifications
9. measure fabrics for roman and London blind construction to meet specifications
10. estimate allowances for rod pockets and pleats to meet specifications
11. calculate folds for both standard and cascade roman blinds to meet specifications
12. cut fabrics to specified measurements for width/drops to meet specifications
13. measure contrast panels to meet specifications
14. insert contrast panels to meet specifications
15. machine finish applying the appropriate stitch, tension and method
16. check there is no visible disturbance to blind fronts to meet specifications
17. finish stitching to meet specifications
18. position and secure linings to meet specifications
19. position and secure rod pockets and pleats to meet specifications
20. hand finish sections applying the appropriate stitch, tension and method
21. hand stitch to specified measurements
22. attach rings and Velcro to meet specifications
23. secure all edges following standard operating procedures
24. carry out your work to the required quality and output to meet production schedules and targets
25. identify any problems and deal with them according to standard operating procedures
26. record information in the appropriate information systems
27. comply with all relevant legal requirements

1. relevant health, safety and environmental requirements, statutory regulations and industry standards/codes of practice that have to be complied with
2. how to confirm specifications for work being undertaken
3. level of detail required in specifications
4. materials suitable for roman and London blind construction
5. fabric types used for roman and London blind lining
6. fabric types used for contrast panels
7. cascade and standard roman blinds
8. application of cascade and standard roman blinds
9. calculations which show the relationship between blind features, measurements and dimensions and window/aperture style/size
10. how to measure fabrics for roman and London blind construction
11. allowances required for rod pockets and pleats
12. how to calculate folds for both standard and cascade roman blinds
13. how to cut fabrics to specified measurements for width/drop
14. measurements for contrast panels
15. how to insert contrast panels evenly
16. machine and hand stitching
17. finishing stitching
18. positioning and securing lining, rod pockets and pleats
19. how to attach rings and Velcro
20. how to secure edges of a blind
21. type of problems that can occur and the standard operating procedures for dealing with them
22. information systems used and why it is important to record information
23. legal and safety requirements for blinds