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:
cut pelmet component materials according to work orders to within +/- 1 mm and safely and correctly assemble pelmets for at least four of the following different styles of internal blinds:
aluminium Venetian blinds
plastic or timber Venetian blinds
roller blinds
Roman blinds
vertical blinds.
One of the above four assemblies must be for a bay window, box bay window or corner window.
In the course of the four assemblies, the following pelmets must be assembled:
metal
timber
wood weave.
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, 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)
use and dispose of waste sustainably
avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions and wastage
identify and resolve routine problems and faults encountered.
There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
features of assembly work orders and supplier instructions relating to the pelmets 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
typical work process problems and ways of resolving within scope of own role
work health and safety (WHS) regulations, standards, procedures and practices specific to assembly work described in performance evidence:
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 pelmets
following manufacturer instructions and procedures
responding to emergencies and evacuations
cleaning, packaging and storing completed assembled pelmets
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 blinds described in performance evidence that:
conform to quality requirements
comply with supplier instructions and manufacturer specifications
maximise the appearance of finished work
provide for 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 and assembled pelmets
types, characteristics, terminology, uses, maintenance and limitations of the following items required for the assembly described in performance evidence:
pelmet components and materials
operating mechanisms
fittings and attachments
tools and equipment:
cutting tools
drills
glue guns
hammers
pop rivet guns
saws
screwdrivers
hardware:
screws
nails
pop rivets
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:
pelmets for blinds specified in the performance evidence
PPE applicable to job requirements:
hearing protection
protective clothing and head wear
respiratory protection
safety footwear
safety glasses or goggles
WHS documentation specific to the assembly
tools and equipment specified in the knowledge evidence
workplace documentation required for each assembly process, including:
work orders
workplace procedures
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.