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:
safely and correctly assemble each of the following styles of awnings:
roll-up style
canopy style
folding-arm style, including preparing skin
metal louvre style.
In the course of each of the above assemblies, the person must:
interpret work order, and locate required materials, tools and equipment
select and set up required product and components according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures and quality requirements
apply safe lifting and handling procedures
follow work instructions and safe operating procedures to:
minimise risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to tools, equipment and products
maintain required production output and quality
use hand and power tools safely
use personal protective equipment (PPE)
report material faults, damaged products and equipment
use and dispose of waste sustainably
avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions and wastage.
There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
features of assembly work orders and supplier instructions relating to the awnings in the performance evidence, and how to identify and interpret key information
work order requirements, and industry-accepted quality indicators and requirements, relating to assembly work described in performance evidence:
key requirements of Australian standards and codes of practice for assembly
safety considerations and potential dangers associated with incorrect assembly
cutting patterns and sequences
identifying work process problems and resolving within scope of own role
work health and safety (WHS) legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice, and procedures specific to assembly work described in performance evidence:
legislation and codes of practice relating to child safety mechanisms
controlling hazards and risks
eliminating hazardous materials and substances
using firefighting equipment and first aid equipment
using personal protective equipment:
hearing protection
protective clothing and head wear
respiratory protection
safety footwear
safety glasses and goggles
workplace procedures relating to:
communication channels and protocols
manual handling, including lifting and carrying
safely cutting and assembling awnings
following manufacturer instructions and procedures
cleaning and storing assembled awnings
storing surplus unused items
assessing condition of cutting tools
tagging and reporting faulty tools and equipment
disposing of waste safely and in an environmentally sustainable manner
recycling and re-use guidelines
using, cleaning, maintaining and storing tools and equipment
recording and reporting assembly information
techniques for measuring, cutting, setting up and assembling awnings described in performance evidence that:
conform to quality requirements
comply with supplier instructions and manufacturer specifications
maximise the appearance of the finished work
provide for the most economical use of materials and labour
mathematical methods for estimating and measuring assembly materials and openings, including factoring in required tolerances
types of common problems that occur during assembly, and how to avoid and respond
systems for storing and labelling materials required for assembly work
types, characteristics, terminology, uses, maintenance and limitations of the following items required for the assembly described in performance evidence:
awning components and materials
operating mechanisms required for type of awning being assembled
fittings and attachments, including threads
tools and equipment used to assemble awnings, and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance:
cutting tools
cutting bench
saws
documentation requirements for assembly work described in performance evidence.
Assessment must occur in the workplace, or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies.
Access is required to tools, materials, equipment and specifications for the assembly described in the performance evidence above, including:
awnings requiring assembly as specified in the performance evidence
PPE applicable to job requirements
WHS documentation specific to the assembly
tools and equipment specified in the knowledge evidence
workplace documentation required for assembly work, including:
work orders
workplace procedures specified in the knowledge evidence
supplier instructions and manufacturer specifications.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.