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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish work requirements and prepare for work
  2. Join, lay out, mark and cut fabrics
  3. Construct product
  4. Apply quality checks
  5. Complete work

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 or territory legislation and regulations

organisational safety policies and procedures

the use of personal protective equipment and clothing

firefighting equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including lifting and carrying

Legislative requirements include:

applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

the environment

equal employment opportunity (EEO)

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care and heritage

Workplace practices include:

legal, organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

emergency and evacuation

ethical standards

recording and reporting

access and equity principles and practices

equipment use, maintenance and storage

environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

tolerances

following manufacturer instructions and specifications

Personal protective equipment includes:

safety glasses/goggles

hearing protection

safety footwear

protective clothing

respiratory protection

Work orders include:

quotations for work

job cards

customer orders

worksheets

Material includes:

canvas

acrylic

PVC

clear PVC

mesh

binding

woven fibreglass PVC

Hardware includes:

rollers

battens

running assemblies

spring

rope edge

rivets

tek screws

screws

guide rails head boxes

Tools and equipment include:

drill and bits

hack saw

aluminium bench saw

tape measure

pop rivet gun

tek gun

screwdriver (power, cordless and hand)

cutting bench

shears

knives

cut off saws

sewing machines

needles

staple gun

double sided tape dispenser

file

mallet and hammer

Manufacturer instructions include:

written instruction booklets, instructions on the tools and equipment, or instructions for correct use

Joined includes:

sewing or welding processes

Allowances include:

measurements of textiles to be adjusted to allow for selected hardware, joins and hems

Marking includes:

using suitable medium, such as chalk, pen and pencil

Hemmed includes:

using sewing or welding processes and making allowances for hardware

Work instructions include:

instructions for the construction of roll-up and pull-down style blinds and awnings

Child safety mechanisms include:

those required by legislation or code of practice

Appropriate personnel include:

assessor

trainer

supervisor

team leader

maintenance officer

manager or any other person responsible for the work activity

Waste includes:

textiles

metal

timber

Workplace documentation includes:

time sheets

customer care cards

work orders

reports

Performance Evidence

Interpret work order, locate materials and use information to complete tasks in constructing roll-up and pull-down style blinds and awnings

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 roll-up and pull-down style blinds and awnings

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

Report process for materials faults, damaged products or equipment

Cut textiles accurately according to work orders

Construct a minimum of two (2) roll-up and two (2) pull-down style blinds or awnings. Task is to include identifying and selecting hardware; measuring and joining materials; fitting hardware; and cleaning, packaging and storing completed products

Communicate with site supervisor and others to:

confirm work orders and instructions

identify problems

Report outcomes of constructing textile roll-up and pull-down style awnings

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

Participate in establishing new ideas and work specifications for constructing roll-up and pull-down style blinds and awnings

Plan and organise own work, including preparation and layout of work area and obtaining equipment and materials to avoid backtracking

Accurately plan and organise own work activities

Adapt to new skill requirements

Use workplace technology related to constructing roll-up and pull-down style blinds and awnings, including specified tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for constructing roll-up and pull-down style blinds and awnings

Organisational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for constructing roll-up and pull-down style blinds and awnings

Interpreting workplace documents, including work orders, work instructions and operator instructions

Environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

Established line of communication and protocols

Types of tools and equipment used to construct roll-up or pull-down style blinds and awnings and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Characteristics of textiles and hardware used in the construction of roll-up and pull-down style blinds and awnings

Set up and operation of sewing and welding equipment

Computer programs

Cutting patterns and sequences

Cutting tool condition, including sharpness, straightness and suitability for task

Industry standard textile roll widths

Storage systems and labelling

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

Mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement of materials and hardware