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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Complete construction
  3. Apply quality checks
  4. Finalise operation and maintain equipment

Range Statement

Specifies different 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. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

WHS requirements include:

Commonwealth, state/territory legislation and regulations

organisational safety policies and procedures

the use of personal protective equipment

firefighting equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including lifting and carrying

Personal protection needs include:

safety glasses/goggles

hearing protection

safety footwear

protective clothing and head wear

respiratory protection

Work orders include:

quotations for work, job cards and customer orders

specifications, including design, size, colour and quantity

Appropriate personnel include:

assessor

trainer

supervisor

manager or any other person responsible for the work activity

Tools and equipment include:

cutting bench

shears

knives

cut off saws

sewing machines

needles

staple gun

double sided tape dispenser

file

mallet and hammer

Materials include:

polyester blend

metalised

PVC coated fibreglass

twill weave

flock coated

Hardware includes:

roller

lath

control mechanism

pin end

pull ring

cassette head boxes

side guides

side channels

motors and chains (plastic and stainless steel)

Work instructions include:

instructions for constructing a basic roll-up blind

Child safety mechanisms include:

those required by legislation or codes of practice

Waste includes:

textiles, metal and timber

waste removal should be in accordance with workplace practices and environmental legislation covering disposal of industrial waste

Workplace documentation includes:

time sheets

customer care cards

work orders

reports

Performance Evidence

Apply safe handling practices and safe operating procedures for equipment, products and materials to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

Identify materials and equipment used in constructing a basic roll-up blind

Select, set up and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace practices

Communicate with workplace supervisor to:

confirm work orders and instructions

report work outcomes

Report process for materials faults, damaged products or equipment

Cut fabrics accurately according to work orders

Construct at least one (1) basic roll-up blind

Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate production problems, avoid re-working and wastage

Adapt to new situations

Collect and organise information

Plan tasks and identify task outcomes

Use tools and equipment

Set up and start equipment

Knowledge Evidence

Types, characteristics, uses and limitations of roll-up blind materials

Identification of equipment, processes and procedures

Workflow in relation to constructing a basic roll-up blind

State/territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to constructing a basic roll-up blind

Reading and interpreting workplace documents, including work orders, work instructions and operator instructions

Environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

Established lines of communication and protocols

Terms used to describe components of a roll-up blind

Storage systems and labelling

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Mathematical techniques for estimation and measurement of materials