This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to cut, prepare and assemble pelmet components for interior blind installations according to job requirements. The unit involves planning job requirements, identifying required pelmets and components to be used, and applying workplace procedures to ensure safe and correct assembly. The unit does not involve installing pelmets.

The unit applies to those assembling pelmets for any interior residential or commercial environment. The pelmets may be for a range of interior blinds, including aluminium, plastic or timber Venetian blinds; and Roman, roller or vertical blinds.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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.

Blinds and awnings.