AIM
Level 3
QN: 600/3506/7
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Curtain Making and Soft Furnishings
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 261 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
10 Units
Guided Hours
261 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Constructing a Roman Blind
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select materials for a Roman Blind construction.
- Be able to measure for a Roman Blind construction.
- Be able to cut fabrics for a Roman blind.
- Be able to insert a contrast panel.
- Be able to apply a machine finish to sections of a Roman blind.
- Be able to apply a hand finish to sections of a Roman blind.
2
Constructing Hand Sewn Buckram Headers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare materials to make a curtain valance using buckram.
- Be able to construct pleats for a range of headings.
- Be able to insert buckram.
- Be able to produce a machine finish to relevant sections of a valance.
- Be able to produce a hand finish to sections of the valance.
- Be able to apply trims and outer finishing touches.
3
Constructing Padded Pelmets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the fire retardant characteristics of fabrics.
- Be able to design a shaped pelmet.
- Be able to construct a shaped pelmet template.
- Be able to construct a shaped pelmet.
- Be able to produce a finish to sections of a pelmet.
- Be able to apply trims and/or outer finishing touches.
4
Constructing Piped Crescent Tiebacks and Cushions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to select materials for piped crescent tiebacks and cushions.
- Be able to construct piped crescent tiebacks and cushions.
- Be able to pattern cut a piped crescent tieback and cushion.
- Be able to select materials and equipment to produce bias strips and piping.
- Be able to construct bias strips and piping.
- Be able to produce a machine finish to sections of tiebacks and cushions.
- Be able to hand finish sections of a tieback.
5
Constructing Swags and Tails
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select materials for curtain swags and tails.
- Be able to construct swags and tails for curtains.
- Be able to pattern cut.
- Be able to fold and pleat swags symmetrically.
- Be able to fold and pleat a tail.
- Be able to machine finish sections of curtain swags and tails.
- Be able to hand finish sections of a curtain’s swags and tails.
- Be able to attach Velcro to curtain swags and tails.
6
Estimation for Soft Furnishings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise the relationship between window/aperture size and curtain dimensions.
- Be able to produce estimates for advanced window treatments.
- Be able to change scale and proportion of a window treatment.
7
Fabric Selection and Colour Theory
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise the use of elements.
- Know how to communicate ideas to a client.
- Know about contemporary and historical contexts when creating soft furnishing colour schemes.
- Know the terminology employed within colour theory.
- Know about psychological associations linked to colour.
8
Lined and Interlined Curtain Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different ways fabrics are treated to make them fire retardant.
- Know how to select fabrics for an interlined curtain with contrast leading edge.
- Be able to construct an interlined curtain with a contrast leading edge.
- Be able to machine finish a curtain.
- Be able to produce a hand finish to sections of an interlined curtain.
- Be able to attach linings.
- Be able to construct the hem.
- Be able to apply heading tape.
9
Setting up a Soft Furnishings Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to create a soft furnishings workroom.
- Understand how to cost a soft furnishings service.
- Understand how to market a soft furnishings service.
- Understand how to work with suppliers.
10
Window Treatments: Mitres, Hand Stitching Techniques and Pattern Matching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about mitred corners.
- Be able to correctly position and secure a covered weight.
- Be able to position and secure interlining.
- Be able to apply hand-stitching techniques.
- Be able to construct a pattern match sample.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/3506/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2011
- Operational End
- Sept 2026