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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Set up and plan job sequence
  3. Carry out fabrication process
  4. Fit or install fabricated product

Range Statement

This field allows for 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.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

work instructions

PPE

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

WHS requirements

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Outdoor textile structures include one or more of the following:

vehicles coverings

shade sails

awnings

marine canopies

blinds

Materials, hardware and attachments include one or more of the following:

textiles

canvas

turnbuckles

poles

posts

wire

metal or aluminium frames

tensioning hardware


Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material

applying relevant standards

interpreting drawings, diagrams, sketches and specifications

constructing new or replacement textile structure with required materials, hardware and attachments according to relevant standards, on at least two (2) occasions

complying with all relevant safety requirements in using tools and equipment for handling materials, laying out and marking out

calculating material quantities, clarifying and checking measurements and task-related information, and measuring lay out and marking out accurately

sequencing operations to meet specifications and using sewing, welding or gluing techniques, as required, to fabricate product

fitting required hardware and attachments according to specifications

fitting and installing product to meet design specifications and quality standards

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

applying workplace procedures

maintaining accurate records.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

textile characteristics

production process and types of structures, such as:

vehicles coverings

shade sails

awnings

marine canopies

blinds

measuring instruments and techniques

material, hardware and attachments, such as:

textiles

canvas

turnbuckles

poles

posts

wire

metal or aluminium frames

tensioning hardware

mathematical processes, geometry and geometrical shapes

engineering drawing principles and practices

safe use of tools and equipment used in handling materials, laying out and marking out

lay out and mark out principles and practices

factors affecting fabrication and product construction processes, including sewing, welding or gluing techniques

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements of relevant industry and workplace procedures

general industry housekeeping policies and procedures

WHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

manufacturer specifications of tools and equipment

fault identification in materials and textile products, and methods of repair

identification of equipment faults and methods of repair

safety and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise activities

quality practices

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.