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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to fabricate soft top hood
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and workplace procedures are accessed and interpreted
   • Materials required to fabricate soft top hoods are selected and inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Undertake fabrication and installation activities
   • Material is measured, marked out and cut using patterns and templates and according to OEM specifications and workplace instructions
   • Specialist tools and equipment are used according to safety and environmental requirements
   • Soft top hood is fabricated and assembled according to job requirements, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Soft top hood is installed and fastened according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to vehicle or components
   • Installation and fastening are checked for correct operational requirements
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle or vessel is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare to fabricate soft top hood
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and workplace procedures are accessed and interpreted
   • Materials required to fabricate soft top hoods are selected and inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
5. Undertake fabrication and installation activities
   • Material is measured, marked out and cut using patterns and templates and according to OEM specifications and workplace instructions
   • Specialist tools and equipment are used according to safety and environmental requirements
   • Soft top hood is fabricated and assembled according to job requirements, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Soft top hood is installed and fastened according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to vehicle or components
   • Installation and fastening are checked for correct operational requirements
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle or vessel is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Materials must include:	adhesives vinyl fabric clear plastic soft top fasteners.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE using specialist tools and equipment manually handling materials environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

fabricate and install one vehicle or vessel soft top hood to specifications.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to fabricating and installing automotive and marine soft top hoods, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using specialist tools and equipment

manually handling materials

environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials

types of hoods and soft tops, including:

soft top materials

methods of operation

component parts

types of windows

type, use and basic maintenance of trimming tools and equipment

original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications relating to soft top hoods

types of materials and consumables and their applications, including:

fabrics

fasteners

adhesives

methods and techniques for fabricating soft top hoods, including:

selecting material

planning

measuring

marking out

cutting

sewing

using adhesives

making up and assembling

fitting and fastening

quality requirements relating to fabricating and installing vehicle soft top hoods

procedures for protecting vehicle and components when installing soft top hoods

procedures for final inspection of fabricated and installed soft top hoods.

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